If your everyday efforts in baking and cooking have not gotten you the raves you would like to hear, perhaps this book will be of help to you. In Come Into My Kitchen, this first-time writer, Dorothy Ajdaharian-Arakelian includes her all-time favorite Armenian and International recipes, inspired by her families' needs and her gastronomic taste buds. The author's Armenian upbringing and pride in her heritage enables her to write about old-world Armenian recipes that were handed down from her Mother, along with International favorite recipes she has accumulated over the years. An interesting feature that makes this book different from a standard cookbook is that the writer has strived to separate the Armenian recipes from the International, thus, enabling the reader to conveniently choose from a variety of cuisines at a glance. The author's introduction and step-by-step methods for preparing dough from scratch and various labor-intensive appetizers and entrees should prove to be fun and accessible, even for the non-expert. From suggested guides for an elegant dinner party for four or forty, to simple short-cuts for make-ahead and one-pot meals for the busy homemaker who has to balance a career. Dorothy has shared that it took many years to transform her second nature knowledge of recipes, ingredients and processes into easy-to-follow instructions for others to understand. As with all good processes, nothing is exact and Dorothy encourages her readers to experiment with seasonings and flavors to extend the recipes in her book to each individuals' personal preference. Come Into My Kitchen will allow the novice cook or seasoned homemaker to have a wealth of information at his or her fingertips. "Enjoy"
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Dorothy Ajdaharian-Arakelian is a first generation Armenian-American born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. As a wife, mother and grandmother, she has spent her life unselfishly and is devoted to her family, friends, her church and community.
When asked about how her project began, Dorothy recalls that many years ago one of her sons, who lives out-of-state, would often request recipes from her. More than just rough descriptions, he was insistent on her being as detailed as possible, and through his enjoyment of cooking he eventually suggested that she write a cookbook, which prompted her to start her manuscript. Slowly a concept took shape and it took years of time-consuming work and attention to detail to convert what was second nature to her into very specific and detailed measurements and processes. Eventually, Come Into My Kitchen evolved.
Over the years Dorothy has generously shared her most popular and favorite recipes with family and friends, and now, in simple-to-understand English, she is offering them to the reader to enjoy. Her added anecdotes about the recipes, people, events and customs reminiscent of years gone by gives them special meaning and an added charm to her book.
Dorothy is well known for entertaining family and friends with a table full of special surprises and delicacies. As one who always preferred to work in the kitchen alone, hence, the book's title, she now welcomes all to come into her kitchen and enjoy the favorite recipes of today and yesteryear.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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A welcome invitation,
This review is from: Come Into My Kitchen: Old-World Armenian Recipes and International Favorite Cuisines (Paperback)
For many years I enjoyed lunch and some dinners at a wonderful Armenian Restaurant. The restaurant went out of business because the proprietor, due to health issues, could no longer sustain the business.
I always wondered how I could obtain some of the terrific dishes that were served there.....cheese beoreg, lamb shank, tulumba and so many more. Now I know. The mystery is solved with this marvelous book filled with easy-to-read directions for assembling delicious dinners. And not just Armenian dishes. This book provides many international recipes for dishes that will surely delight both you and your guests. Try it...you will really like it!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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This cookbook is FABULOUS!,
By Maureen (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Come Into My Kitchen: Old-World Armenian Recipes and International Favorite Cuisines (Paperback)
What a terrific cookbook! I have made over two dozen recipes, and ever single one of them are unique, easy and delicious. This author writes with such a warm and welcoming style. You really feel as if she and her mom, and her mom's mom are right there in the kitchen with you. Just delightful. I am so very glad that these ancient, wonderful recipes have been preserved and not lost to future generations and cooks.
Specifics: there are many excellent one-pot meals; the helpful hints are really terrific; try any eggplant recipe; ditto for any lamb dish, but DO NOT miss the turnip stew with lamb and this incredible ancient recipe called "Keshgeg". The breads and desserts are simple and so very tasty. Best baklava recipe I've ever tried. Highly recommended cookbook!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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Delicious armenian recipes,
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This review is from: Come Into My Kitchen: Old-World Armenian Recipes and International Favorite Cuisines (Paperback)
I came across this book online because I was looking to make choreg and a few other armenian dishes that a friend had introduced me to. While I am not Armenian, I wanted a recipe that was easy to follow and understand AND delicious. My mother is Polish and I grew up watching her bake Polish bread and pastries and always thought her cooking was the best. Well, the choreg recipe and kamish bread were the most amazing desserts I have ever made. They were very easy to follow and came out just as the recipes suggested. I look forward to making more dishes from this book and who knows.. I just might try making a traditional armenian meal! Love this book!!!
Ali
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