Articles related to "Chaimen"

Chaimen is the traditional spice blend that gives Armenian meat and vegetable dishes their signature flavor.

Armenian cuisine is not so much a static set of recipes, as a style of cooking and a Middle Eastern, Mediterranean pantry.

Sick of the usual lamb chops and want a fresh - and slightly "exotic" way to prepare them? Love Shish Kebab, but don't really want to go to all that bother, especially on

While Shish Kebab is grilled over a fire or BBQ grate, this steamed version is slowly baked in an oven, until it is so tender it cuts easily with a fork.

Armenian Shish Kebab is a classic lamb dish, served hot off the barbecue or grill.

This soup takes some time to make - mainly because of its stock - but it' s worth the effort and has an amazing, rich flavor. Very nice with a salad and some crusty bread

Baba Ganoush and Mouhamara ( a Sweet Red Pepper and Walnut Dip), make a Great Additions to the Holiday or Party Table

With a meat and bulgur Shell enrobing a zesty filling, these "stuffed" meatballs are delicious with yogurt.

Mezes are small dishes of tasty Middle Eastern foods, traditionally served before a meal or in cafes over drinks. Try them with cocktails or on a hot day as a light meal

Bean dishes, like Fasoula and Ful Medames, are typical of the way beans are used in Middle Eastern Cooking.

This is a terrific dish to serve on a frigid winter's night. The best part is that it "gets better," if it sits for a day and ends up as leftovers!

Dolmas are a Perfect Way to Use the Summer Harvest.

A Classic Middle Eastern Accompaniment for Shish Kebab, Chicken or Other Roasted Meats

Pasta-like dishes are as common in the Middle East as they are in the Mediterranean. But in Middle eastern food, they are more often referred to as forms of "beoreg.'

This basic broth forms the basis for two great Middle Eastern soups: Armenian Yogurt Soup and Greek Avgolemono, plus a recipe for kufta meatballs for the soup.