Armenian food like
Medz Mama used to make

Learn how to cook traditional dishes in your own kitchen

Tahini Molasses with Lena Tashjian

‘This is what I like to call the Armenian version of peanut butter and jam.’ Lena Tashjian tells our producer

Olive Walnut Salad with Lena Tashjian

Long ago, high in the mountains and surrounded by olives and walnuts, shepherds often found themselves looking for lunch.

Chi Kofte with Rita Chemilian

I would say to my uncle ‘I’m making Chi Kofte,’ and he would say ‘wonderful Rita! I’m coming over right now!’

Gatnabour with Vartouhie Zaroukian

Vartouhie invited us in to show us how to make her classic Gatnabour, an arborio rice pudding. Her grandsons were close behind...

Khachapuri with Nathan Kibarian

While Nathan Kibarian may not know the definition of “just a little cheese” he sure does know how to make khachapuri.

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