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Armenian Dolma (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

Armenian Dolma (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

To roll the leaves up, place 1 teaspoon of mixture in the bottom center of the grape leaf. fold the bottom edge over the stuffing, then fold the sides in and roll up. If there are longer leaves hanging out there, fold them in as you roll so the resulting dolmas are...
Spaghetti all’Aglio, Olio, and Pepperoncini

Spaghetti all’Aglio, Olio, and Pepperoncini

This is one of our standard go-to pasta recipes when we are short on time. Usually, we have all the ingredients on hand, and it can be ready in 15 minutes, depending on how fast your stove can boil water. You can make this pasta with linguine or penne as well. For...
Olive Oil Cake

Olive Oil Cake

For this cake, it is important to have the best quality olive oil you can find. If you have access to fresh pressed oil, use it, although you may want to wait a bit after pressing so it’s not as tangy. You can substitute sweet wine or Triple Sec for the Grand...
Rosemary-Garlic Roasted Lamb

Rosemary-Garlic Roasted Lamb

Although any white wine will work, your best bet is to use something you like and would drink. Although each rack is about 1 lb, there are a lot of bones and for people who like lamb, eating 4 chops is not too much. But use your best judgement based on your guests and...
Zucchini Crudo with Lemon, Almonds, and Parmesan

Zucchini Crudo with Lemon, Almonds, and Parmesan

We don’t intentionally choose recipes with just a few ingredients, but this one has just five and they make for a lovely, refreshing salad. It’s definitely a change of pace for preparing zucchini and works so well! Looking for a green salad, but not this...
Wild Mushroom Crostini

Wild Mushroom Crostini

By using plant-based butter and plant-based mayonnaise, we made this delicious appetizer suitable for our guests who are dairy-free or plant-based without sacrificing any flavor. I chose a wild mushroom selection when I made it, but other mushrooms should work equally...