Recipes by Lisa Cooks
SimitSimitSimit are delicate, crumbly and slightly sweet. They’re a little like an English tea biscuit. I like mine with coffee or tea and my Grandma… |
Jan 2010
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2 votes
1227 views
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BoormaBoorma is Armenian paklava that is rolled instead of layered. When you bite into it, you will initially get a crunch from the layers of phyllo dough… |
Dec 2009
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4 votes
1752 views
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Armenian HalvaArmenian HalvaDon’t confuse Armenian Halva (made with cream of wheat) with Jewish Halva which is more like a candy. We eat halva for dessert or… |
Feb 2010
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1 vote
600 views
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DolmaDolmaDolma is just like Sarma, only you stuff veggies instead of grape leaves. This time, my Grandma and I used tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini and… |
Feb 2010
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1 vote
520 views
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TabouleThis recipe is adapted from a recipe for Kessab Style Taboule in one of my grandmother’s Armenian recipe books. I’ve added red wine vinegar, more… |
Feb 2010
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1 vote
414 views
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Italian Butter CookiesItalian Butter CookiesEvery year, my Grandma makes these cookies to put on the cookie plates she gives out for Christmas. This year, she taught me… |
Dec 2009
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2 votes
1508 views
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Butternut Squash RisottoThis is a recipe I thought I’d never share. But I’m feeling generous today, so here it is. This is the best risotto I’ve ever had. If you don’t make… |
Dec 2009
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2 votes
747 views
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French Onion RisottoToday is my husband’s birthday, but we celebrated with his birthday dinner last night. One of his favorite things that I make is risotto. I was… |
Mar 2012
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1 vote
410 views
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Crescent CookiesCrescent CookiesHere’s another cookie that I made with my Grandma. These go on the infamous cookie plates she gives out every year along with… |
Dec 2009
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1 vote
623 views
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Cheese BoeregSometimes, cheese boereg is eaten as part of mezza (appetizers), but my family usually makes a meal out of them. They are crispy and cheesy and… |
Feb 2010
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2 votes
1366 views
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