Nazook or Choreg (Armenian Sweet Pastry)

Over coffee with my Armenian/Chaldean/Lebanese/Iraqi/ “brothers” this is perfect. Rich and not overly sweet. Note: Mahleb is a spice made from ground cherry pits. Sev gundeegs are tiny black seeds that have a faint anise flavor. Both are available in grocery stores that sell Middle Eastern or Greek foods. T.J.

Armenian Basterma (Dried Cured Beef)

This is Armenian cured spiced beef. It is a wonderful, spicy beef jerky. Serve with Pita bread and Armenian string cheese. Heaven. You must serve this very thinly sliced as humanly possible. It is a rare delicacy.

Armenian Pizza – Lahmajoun

This is an individual size ‘pizza’ made with a ground meat mixture. After baking you can roll it up and eat it plain, or with a squeeze of lemon. I love it with melted grated jack and chedder cheese,lettuce and tomato taco style! They are delicious! Also, when cool, stack with wax paper in between, bag and freeze. Heat in microwave. Normally my family doubles this recipe and we have a marathon with my Dad manning the oven and my Mom and I preparing the pizzas. The kids love to grab one or two out of the freezer after school. Feel free to adjust seasonings to taste and definitely use the tortillas rather than pita bread!

Armenian Potato Salad

Posting here for safekeeping. Looks simple but good. Please do not omit the mint, as it is a key ingredient:)

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