Borek (Armenian Spinach and Cheese Turnovers)

These crispy hand pies are a must for any mezze spread.

Borek - Spiced lamb filo pastry

Borek is the famous pastry made with filo pastry. This one has a spiced lamb filling with currants and pine nuts. Stunning - and straightforward!

Armenian Macaroni and Cheese (Cheesy Egg Noodles)

Armenian macaroni and cheese is sometimes called mock sou boreg or poohree macaron. This easy egg noodle mac and cheese with feta freezes beautifully.

Cheese Bourekas Recipe | Cook the Book

In Israel, bourekas are the quick breakfast or lunch of choice. These savory pastries made their way to the Middle East by way of the Balkans and can be filled with all sorts of cheeses and veggies. Janna Gur, author of The Book of New Israeli Food, includes several boureka recipes representing many of the filling combinations and doughs that make this pastry so popular.

Homemade Armenian Manti Recipe (Sini Manti)

These homemade baked Manti (Sini Manti) are traditional Armenian dumplings. They feature a savory beef filling, and a luscious yogurt-garlic sauce.

Armenian Gata

Gata is easily one of the most beloved Armenian desserts. It's a pastry with similarities to both croissants and rugelach, but with a personality of its own. Crisp on the outside, flaky within, with spirals of vanilla-laced sweetness throughout, it's a divine dessert any time of year.

Chorek / Choreg (Armenian Sweet Bread)

Chorek (choreg) is a very traditional Armenian sweet bread that is typically made around Easter and even Christmas. It is enriched with eggs, butter, milk, and sugar to make it slightly sweet, rich, and tender-crumbed.

Matzoon Cookies (Armenian Yogurt Cookies)

These Armenian Yogurt Cookies are a bit reminiscent of muffin tops! They have a cakey, muffin-like interior with crunchy walnuts and sugary, crisp edges.

Gozleme!

Gozleme! Turkish flatbread recipe stuffed with Spinach and Feta, OR a Spiced Lamb or Beef filling. Crispy on the outside, juicy inside, outrageously good!

Gata (Armenian Coffee Cake)

Gata is a buttery Armenian pastry that comes in many shapes and sizes. This version has a tender yeasted crust and a filling of walnuts, butter, sugar, and vanilla.