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Armenian Family Recipes and Easy Weeknight Dinners

Lindsay Lehrer cooking in her home kitchen, using the mixer. The warm and inviting space reflects a cozy, family friendly atmosphere, perfect for sharing homemade meals.

Hi, I'm Lindsay! I'm a Michigan mom sharing the Armenian recipes I grew up with, plus the quick dinners and restaurant copycats my family asks for every week. Every recipe is tested in my own kitchen, so you can get dinner on the table without the guesswork.

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Ghapama, Armenian stuffed pumpkinArmenian Pumpkin spice cinnamon rollsHoliday Cheese boreg trianglesPhyllo and Puff Pastry Chicken shawarma wrapDinner Puff pastry croutons30 Minutes Mediterranean chopped saladSoups and Salads Muhammara dipAppetizers Baklava nestsDesserts

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Host the Perfect Holiday

Appetizers, sides, mains and desserts that travel well and feed a crowd, from Thanksgiving to Armenian Christmas.

New: 12 Armenian Recipes for Your Thanksgiving Table →

  • Platter of vegan stuffed grape leaves stacked high and ready to serve
    12 Armenian Recipes to Bring to Your Thanksgiving Table
  • Plate of pumpkin spice cinnamon rolls made with puff pastry and coated in cinnamon sugar
    Christmas Breakfast Ideas for a Cozy Christmas Morning
  • A plate piled high with golden baked cheese boreg triangles by a kitchen window
    Easy Holiday Appetizers (With a Few Armenian Favorites)
  • Baked spanakopita dip with a golden phyllo spiral, served with crackers, carrots, cucumbers, and toasted baguette
    Spanakopita Dip (The Shortcut Version, No Phyllo Rolling Required)
  • Overhead view of a wooden spoon scooping fluffy Armenian rice pilaf with toasted vermicelli from a pot
    Armenian Rice Pilaf (Easy, Fluffy Near East Style)
  • Close-up top angle of spinach pie tray with triangle-cut portions
    Spinach Pie (Family Recipe with Phyllo Dough)
  • Spinach salad with pomegranate dressing ingredients displayed in a wooden bowl, photographed overhead.
    Feta and Pomegranate Salad with Pomegranate Molasses Dressing
  • Overhead flat lay of multiple crispy Armenian lahmajoun arranged on a serving tray showing the golden baked meat topping and thin crust.
    Grandma's Armenian Lahmajoun (Armenian Pizza) — A Recipe That Survived Everything

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    Cozy Winter Soups (Including My Family's Armenian Favorites)
  • Cast iron skillet filled with steak and vegetable stir-fry shot from above at an angle
    Easy One Pan Dinners for Busy Weeknights
  • Steam rising from a freshly baked ghapama filled with rice and dried fruit
    Ghapama Recipe (Armenian Stuffed Pumpkin with Rice and Dried Fruit)
  • White bowl piled with puff pastry croutons, with a bowl of stew in the background
    Puff Pastry Croutons (Oven Baked)

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Armenian Family Recipes

Explore our cherished Armenian Family Recipes, passed down through generations. From Kessab to Smyrna, some recipes are over 100 years old, while others may be 20 years old. Either way, the recipes are full of beautiful memories and love.

  • Jar of tourshi, Armenian pickled vegetables with cauliflower, red pepper, cucumber, and celery in a golden brine
    Tourshi (Armenian Pickled Vegetables)
  • Close-up of a hummus quesadilla pulled apart to show melted Armenian string cheese, with Toufayan lavash in the background.
    Hummus Quesadilla with Lavash and Armenian String Cheese
  • Overhead view of muhammara swirled with pomegranate molasses and topped with pomegranate seeds, surrounded by cucumbers, pita, and naan.
    Muhammara (Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Dip)
  • Close angled view of crispy golden phyllo baklava nests topped with crushed pistachios and rose petals.
    Easy Pistachio Baklava Nests (Baklava Bites)
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One Pot Recipes

Discover our collection of one pot recipes that make family dinners simple, delicious, and easy to clean up, perfect for busy nights. Most can be made as dutch oven one pot recipes, making them ideal for Mom's Dinner Bell - Busy Night Recipes.

  • Overhead view of Greek chicken meatballs with rice pilaf in a skillet, garnished with fresh parsley
    Greek Chicken Meatballs with Rice Pilaf (One Pot)
  • Overhead view of Aleppo pepper chicken breasts and potatoes in a dark skillet garnished with lemon slices and fresh parsley
    Aleppo Pepper Chicken and Potatoes (One Pot Oven Meal)
  • Overhead view of sujakaki soutzoukakia Smyrna meatballs in tomato sauce served over rice pilaf on a white plate with serving bowl on white marble surface
    Sujakaki: Our Family's Armenian Take on Soutzoukakia Smyrna Meatballs
  • Overhead view of one pan chicken thighs and veggies with baby potatoes, rainbow carrots, red onion, lemon, thyme, and feta
    One Pan Chicken Thighs and Veggies
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Busy Night Recipes

Here are perfect last-minute dinner recipes. No need to answer the everyday question "What's for dinner?". I have you covered as many are 20-minute recipes, ideal for when you need dinner recipes for a family.

  • Mediterranean chopped salad with sumac topped with pomegranate seeds and toasted pita
    Mediterranean Chopped Salad with Sumac
  • Top down view of a bowl of mujadara with lentils, rice, and browned onions
    Mujadara Recipe (Lentils, Rice, and Fried Onions)
  • Armenian bulgur pilaf in a bowl, seen from above
    Armenian Bulgur Pilaf (My Grandmother's Recipe)
  • Pouring fattoush dressing over a bowl of fresh vegetables and toasted pita
    Authentic Lebanese Fattoush Salad
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Cooking in the Kitchen

Hi! I'm Lindsay!

I'm the creator behind Mom's Dinner Bell, and I have been creating recipe and meal planning content since 2020. I focus on easy-to-follow recipes that cater to busy families and individuals looking for healthier alternatives.

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When I'm not spending my evenings driving my kids to all their activities, you can find me snuggling with our rescue pup, Wonder, meal planning, or creating new recipes.

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    Easy Homemade Chicken Nuggets (Crispy and Kid-Approved!)
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    Copycat Chick-fil-A Nugget Sauce
  • Homemade strawberry and raspberry Tru Fru frozen fruit bites
    Homemade Strawberry and Raspberry Tru Fru
  • A Dutch oven filled with creamy, homemade mac and cheese, with a rich cheese sauce coating every pasta shell.
    Homemade Boxed-Style Mac and Cheese

Busy Night Recipes

  • Cast iron skillet filled with steak and vegetable stir-fry shot from above at an angle
    Easy One Pan Dinners for Busy Weeknights
  • Greek cucumber tomato salad with feta, olives, and homemade croutons, fully mixed
    Authentic Greek Cucumber Tomato Salad with Homemade Croutons
  • Gyro sandwiches with ground beef gyro meat, tzatziki, tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers on a wooden board
    Easy Gyro Meat Recipe with Ground Beef (Viral Döner Kebab–Style)
  • Chicken gyro sandwich made with loaf pan chicken gyro meat, homemade flatbread, tzatziki sauce, pickled cucumbers, red onions, tomato, and avocado
    Loaf Pan Chicken Gyro
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