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Orange Blossom Water Description: Water distilled with the essence of flowers from bitter orange treesFlavor profile: Fruity, floral, sweet, slightly bitterRelated cuisines: Middle Eastern, North African, and FrenchStorage: Lasts about a year when stored in a tightly sealed bottle in a cool, dark place  Open any bottle of orange blossom water and you’re likely to first think “that’s nice! Aromatherapy!” or “oh, wow. Perfume?” But make no mistake—this ingredient and its fruity, floral scent brings to life some of the sweetest, most beloved desserts.  Serious Eats / Nader Nehravari A cousin to rose water but not as widely known, orange…

Robyn in her Home Economics classroom It’s never too early to spark a child’s interest in food – or food preparation, for that matter. I have to admit, as a child I never spent much time in the kitchen cooking with my parents or grandmother. In fact, I was usually shooed out of their way. I had a tendency to make a mess of things when it came to ingredients – and using a knife or other ‘grown-up” utensils was absolutely forbidden. How I ever became a Home Economics teacher with a focus in food preparation, I’ll never know! Actually,…

How to make bulgur pilaf. See www.TheArmenianKitchen.com for this recipe and many more. source

159 Comments This month, farmers’ markets are exploding with goodness. Fortunately, much of the produce growing now doesn’t need much cooking, if at all. I’m enjoying as many Caprese salads as I can right now—even better when they’re made with burrata. We’ve been traveling quite a bit and I’m excited to share more summer recipes with you soon. You’ll find an abundance of fresh seasonal recipes below. Avocado Erin’s Peach & Avocado Green Salad Gluten free “I made this salad exactly as written last night and it was good I dreamed about it! We are suffering a severe heat wave…

Now that you know how to grill safely (see June 29th post), I’ll share some food safety tips with you.Believe it or not, food safety begins in the grocery store. When you shop for food, pick up the perishable items last – meats, dairy, and frozen foods.Living in Florida for the past 30-some-odd years has taught me to place a cooler – with ice packs – in the trunk before heading to the store, and to drive directly home. The trunk of your car gets hotter than hell, and the inside of the car doesn’t get cool enough, even with…

A healthier way to make Kufteh, Armenian stuffed meatballs, a dish traditionally made with lamb. This recipe uses lean ground … source

We show how to add a beaten egg to hot soup by tempering the mixture so the egg blends smoothly to give the soup a creamy … source

This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. Learn how to make the perfect homemade Graham Cracker Crust! It comes together in just 10 minutes with 3 simple ingredients for the right amount of buttery sweetness and crunch! You’ll never buy one from the store again! Reasons to Love This Recipe No Baking Required: It doesn’t get any easier than a no-bake pie! This pie crust recipe comes together quickly with no fuss. Best Taste and Texture: This crust is perfectly sweet and buttery tasting, plus it’s just the right amount…

While my sister Dawn was visiting several of her Armenian friends at the Jersey Shore this summer, their beach-side discussion turned to food and recipes. (Two of my favorite topics!)Someone wanted to know the difference between dry and liquid measures, and why it was necessary to use different measuring tools for each. Eva, the biology teacher in the group, offered a scientific response, which apparently didn’t satisfy some of them.Eva said, “If you don’t believe me, ask Robyn. She should know!”Folks, here’s the culinary explanation:Ingredients are measured by weight and volume. Weight refers to how heavy something is, whereas, volume…

Did I ever tell you about the time I started a fire while attempting to light my sister’s hibachi grill?I was visiting Dawn and her husband Ara in Arlington, Mass. one summer weekend. They were renting the first floor in a lovely 2-family house.My sister asked me to start the fire while she prepped some of the grilling ingredients inside. So, like a dummy, I set the hibachi on the outside wooden staircase. I wasn’t much of fire-builder, since I always had trouble lighting matches!After many tries, I lit the match. However, instead of tossing the lit match in the…