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  • Pilaf of Bulgur and Vegetables (Bulgur Abour)


    The Armenian name of this dish is Bulgur Abour. Bulgur is wheat which is boiled then dried and cracked. Therefore, when soaked, the bulgur does not need to be cooked to be soft. One cup of dry bulgur makes about 2 cups of soaked or cooked bulgur. For this pilaf you need the coarse grain […]

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  • The Benefits of Turmeric


    Turmeric has been used in Asia for thousands of years and is a major part of traditional medicine. It was first used as a dye, and then later for its medicinal properties. In the Indian continent, this spice, known as the golden goddess, plays also a big part in food (curries, desserts, beverages…) The benefits […]

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  • Orange salad


    Summer is on it’s way and fruit salads are perfect for dessert! They are lighter in calories than puddings and, most of all, loaded with nutrients and refreshing… And oranges are still in season! For decoration, I use a red berry preserve that has whole fruits in it (blackberry, cherry, strawberry…) or do a quick […]

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  • Sun Dried Fig Jam (Lebanese Style)


    When I was a young girl living in Lebanon, I would see our neighbours, at the end of summer, drying whole fresh figs in the sun on big straw mats, covered with muslin. Dehydrated figs are easy to store and they make wonderful snacks and delicious jams. One can make jam from fresh figs but […]

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  • Paprika and Lemon Chicken Thighs


    This dish is different from the authentic Hungarian recipe as it is oven baked and the sour cream is replaced by a whole diced lemon. It is a simpler and lighter version but still quite tasty. It’s also easy and quick to prepare. I would suggest you use (if possible) Hungarian sweet paprika which has […]

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