Armenian Grilled Vegetable Salad (Khorovats Salad)

This easy Grilled Vegetable Salad (khorovats salad) is a summer staple on any Armenian picnic or cookout menu. It's the perfect side dish for grilled meats, and an ideal addition to a vegetarian meze platter.

Tomato Bulgur Pilaf

It's easy to capture the flavor of summer in a simple side dish with this Tomato Bulgur Pilaf. Similar to a traditional Armenian rice pilaf, swap out the rice for coarse bulgur and add tons of fresh tomato!

Tourshi (Armenian Pickled Vegetables)

These tangy, lightly-spiced pickled vegetables are an essential part of the Armenian table, and can be made with just about any crisp, edible-when-raw vegetable you can think of.

Sālād-é-Shirāzi (Persian Cucumber and Tomato Salad)

Sālād-é-Shirāzi (Persian Cucumber and Tomato Salad) is a popular Iranian salad featuring a combination of cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions that is refreshing, simple, and quick to make.

Tabbouleh Salad

Tabbouleh is a Middle Eastern vegetarian salad made with chopped parsley, tomatoes, mint, bulgur wheat, and lemon juice.

Lentil and Roasted Eggplant Salad

This eggplant salad is just downright delicious - lentils cooked in a seasoned broth topped with plump caramelised eggplant with a zesty lemon dressing.

Salata Falahiyeh (Palestinian or Farmers Salad)

If all you have at home are tomatoes, onion, and mint, you can enjoy a very delicious salad.

Lahmajun (Armenian Flatbread With Spiced Lamb)

These thin, chewy-crisp flatbreads—often called “Armenian pizza” by non-Armenians—are easy to make at home and best when eaten hot from the oven.

Sexy Lentil Salad

Secret to a great lentil salad - cook lentils in a simple flavoured broth or marinate canned lentils. Sprinkle with feta, drizzle with lemon salad dressing!

Chi Kofte / Cig Kofte (Armenian Steak Tartare)

Chi Kofte (Armenian Steak Tartare) also has a Lebanese cousin called Kibbeh Nayyeh. They are nearly identical, featuring raw meat and bulgur wheat, but are shaped and served differently. With this recipe you can easily make both variations!