Recipes

  • Uzbek Plov

    Uzbek Plov

    Plov, Uzbekistan’s national dish, is a hearty rice pilaf made with carrots, onions, and tender meat. It’s traditionally made with lamb, though I prefer using beef, and can also include a variety of additions like chickpeas or raisins. Another unique aspect of this dish are the whole garlic heads, which are slowly simmered in the

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  • Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup

    I don’t think this dish needs much explanation. What I love about it is it’s quick and uses ingredients most people already have on hand, and of course, it tastes great. Also. A moment for the cheese pull: The soup portion of the recipe makes about 6 servings, and the grilled cheese portion makes one

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  • Armenian Breakfast

    Armenian Breakfast

    A typical Armenian breakfast is a very fresh and flavorful spread. Coffee or tea are essential, along with a spread of cheeses, bread, vegetables, eggs, herbs, and cured meats. For some sweeter options, you’ll also commonly find jam, honey, butter, and walnuts. This spread includes some of my favorite foods, and I often just eat

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  • Spicy Salmon Bowl

    Spicy Salmon Bowl

    This is probably one of the easiest recipes I’ve ever made. All you really have to do is marinate the salmon and prepare your toppings, and if you serve it with those microwavable rice packets, it is literally no work. The salmon comes out super flavorful from the ponzu, sesame oil, and sriracha marinade, and

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  • Spicy Italian Sausage Pasta

    This pasta is essentially an elevated spaghetti and meat sauce dish, but uses spicy Italian sausage, red wine, and parmesan rinds to develop more depth of flavor in the sauce. The ingredient list is simple and it doesn’t take much active effort, and it’s quick besides letting the sauce simmer. A few notes: some canned

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  • Jingalov Hats

    Jingalov Hats

    Jingalov hats are Armenian flatbreads filled with a variety of herbs and greens, which are particularly popular in the Republic of Artsakh. Spinach, mint, dill, parsley, cilantro, green onion, tarragon, and others are all fantastic greens to use for this recipe, and the more variety you have, the tastier this dish is. It’s pretty simple

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  • Mango Mousse

    Mango Mousse

    For me, the best desserts are 1) fruit-based, 2) not overly sweet, and 3) easy to make, and this mango mousse meets all those criteria. The main ingredients are heavy cream and mangoes, along with some flavorings and gelatin to help the mousse keep its shape. It takes maybe 5 minutes of effort, and honestly,

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  • Turkey Chili

    Turkey Chili

    Chili is one of my favorite comfort foods in the colder months, and this turkey chili is perfect for when I want something hearty and delicious but a bit lighter than a traditional beef chili. The majority of the ingredients for this are also pantry staples, and it comes together super quickly. I like to

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  • Uzbek Samsa

    Uzbek Samsa

    Samsa are flaky Uzbek pastries filled with meat and onions, though potatoes and pumpkin are common vegetarian alternatives. They are traditionally baked, resulting in a crisp and flaky dough and that maintains a juicy and delicious filling. Just look at that beauty. There are a few techniques needed to make the perfect samsa. First, to

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  • Sun-dried Tomato Pasta Salad

    I’m usually not one for pasta salads, but this one is so summery and fresh it may have converted me. It’s full of wonderful Italian ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes (obviously), roasted peppers, basil, parmesan, and arugula and is all coated in a delicious pesto. I love how colorful and vibrant it is, even before mixing.

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