Central asian recipes

Amazing Afghan Chicken

This recipe, known as Murgh in India, is amazingly flavorful and a real crowd pleaser. I served two BBQ chicken recipes for July 4th, my…

Dimlama

Dimlama is an Uzbek stew made with various combinations of meat, potatoes, onions, vegetables, and sometimes fruits. Meat and vegetables are cut…

Fantastic Chile-Coriander Chicken

This is another amazing recipe that I adapted from the Barbecue Bilble by Steven Raichlen. He got it from a…

Coriander Sauce

This is a common feature on Afghan tables and also similar to the coriander sauce you frequently find in north Indian restaurants. It's also common…

Armenian Red Lentil Balls - Vospov Kheyma

Traditionally, Kheyma is a made with meat (raw beef patty). However, during Lent many Armenians prefer Vospov…

CHAPLI KABAB (AFGHANI BURGER)

Subscribe to my YouTube Channel (Lipardo's Global Kitchen) for more recipes and future raffle draws for giveaway prizes. I first time tasted this…

Gatnabour; Rice Pudding

What is Gatnabour you ask, it's warm Armenian Rice Pudding that's embedded in my childhood memories.

ARPA SEHRIYE SALATASI

AUSHAK - AFGHAN RAVIOLI

I first tasted Aushak at the Salang Pass restaurant in Fremont, a city where a lot of Afghan immigrants have settled. Aushak is proof that Marco…

Sou Barag (cheese filling)

An Armenian delicacy, these cheese and phyllo turnovers are certain to be a big hit at your next cocktail party. My sister and I grew up with our…

Lagman

Lagman is a traditional Uzbek food. In this variation I use noodle instead of special dough and sauce.

ÇİĞ BÖREK (TRADİTİONAL TURKİSH PASTRY)

CEVIZLI PATLICAN SALATA

Spicy Beef Kababs

This yummy dish can be served as an appetizer or a main dish with rice.

TURKISH PIZZA

TURKISH PIZZA