"Pilaf"

There’s a good amount of bulgur in Armenian food; one of my favorite dishes would be reduced to practically nothing without cracked wheat. When I was growing up, one of my favorite meals to come home to was a very simple bulgur pilaf. Comprised exclu...

This is just so good eaten by itself with a glass of chilled white wine. A real evening comfort supper.

A vegetarian dish with lots of flavor, but not too much weird.

A tasty side dish, or good for stuffing squashes/pumpkins for a gorgeous, edible centerpiece at the table. I recommend Long Island Cheese pumpkins for this.

This recipe was invented by my mother, who would often serve this with my dad's grilled chicken on Sunday afternoons.

A healthy, quick and delicious twist on plain old rice.

I love one-pot dishes. This is one of them. If you don't like savory dishes that are also a bit sweet, you may not like this one, as it is sweetened with the dry fruit. I love salty-sweet food, so this dish is one of my favorites.

This earthy side goes great with a whole roasted chicken and makes for a nice and easy meal. To prep the quinoa, soak for 15-30 minutes in water, then rinse under running water in a mesh strainer, while stirring with your hand. Drain the quinoa well ...

A deliciously light and nutty whole grain dish that can be eaten on its own or as a side dish to any grilled meat. Lasts for days in the fridge and gets better with time. Great for picnics and pot luck dinners. Your imagination is all that holds you ...

Deliciously tender orzo and salty parmesan cheese - a perfect side for just about anything!