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Armenian Family Recipes and Easy Weeknight Dinners

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.

  • Steam rising from a freshly baked ghapama filled with rice and dried fruit
    Ghapama Recipe (Armenian Stuffed Pumpkin with Rice and Dried Fruit)
  • Jar of tourshi, Armenian pickled vegetables with cauliflower, red pepper, cucumber, and celery in a golden brine
    Tourshi (Armenian Pickled Vegetables)
  • Plate of pumpkin spice cinnamon rolls made with puff pastry and coated in cinnamon sugar
    Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls with Puff Pastry
  • 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)
  • A plate piled high with golden baked cheese boreg triangles by a kitchen window
    Cheese Boreg Triangles (Armenian Cheese Borek)
  • Armenian sheet cheese boreg baked golden and cut into squares in a red baking dish
    Armenian Sheet Cheese Boreg (Phyllo Dough with Cheese)
  • Armenian bulgur pilaf in a bowl, seen from above
    Armenian Bulgur Pilaf (My Grandmother's Recipe)

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Latest Recipes

  • White bowl piled with puff pastry croutons, with a bowl of stew in the background
    Puff Pastry Croutons (Oven Baked)
  • 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
  • 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)

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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.

  • Shish barak dumplings in Armenian yogurt soup, topped with pine nuts, garlic, and mint
    Shish Barak: A Syrian Recipe, My Armenian Family's Yogurt Soup
  • Pouring fattoush dressing over a bowl of fresh vegetables and toasted pita
    Authentic Lebanese Fattoush Salad
  • Close-up of sumac onion salad with parsley and olive oil in a white bowl
    Sumac Salad (The One That Goes with Everything)
  • Close up of a chicken shawarma wrap in parchment paper being held over a plate with seasoned fries and cucumber salad
    Chicken Shawarma on a Vertical Spit (Oven Baked)
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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.

  • Overhead view of Armenian eech red tabouli in a white bowl surrounded by romaine lettuce leaves on a marble countertop
    Grandma's Red Tabouli: An Armenian Eech Recipe
  • Hands holding a sliced chicken doner kabob wrap showing layers of spiced ground chicken hummus and fresh cucumber salad inside golden toasted flatbread
    Viral Chicken Doner Kabob Recipe (Oven Method)
  • Golden baked Armenian Manti dumplings on a tray made with wonton wrappers and seasoned ground sirloin.
    Armenian Manti Recipe with Wonton Wrappers
  • crispy ground beef tacos on sheet pan easy oven baked taco recipe
    Crispy Oven Baked Beef Tacos with Cilantro Lime Crema (Easy Family Dinner)
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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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Copycat Recipes

  • 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
  • Soft homemade sweet flatbread, perfect for wraps, dips, or as a side, cooked until golden brown
    Homemade Flatbread Recipe
  • Homemade baked chicken nuggets served with homemade ranch dressing.
    Easy Homemade Chicken Nuggets (Crispy and Kid-Approved!)
  • A beautifully styled Shamrock Shake in a tall glass, topped with whipped cream, and a cherry.
    Homemade Shamrock Shake

Busy Night Recipes

  • 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
  • Overhead view of Armenian eech red tabouli in a white bowl surrounded by romaine lettuce leaves on a marble countertop
    Grandma's Red Tabouli: An Armenian Eech Recipe
  • Spinach salad with pomegranate dressing ingredients displayed in a wooden bowl, photographed overhead.
    Feta and Pomegranate Salad with Pomegranate Molasses Dressing
  • Pouring fattoush dressing over a bowl of fresh vegetables and toasted pita
    Authentic Lebanese Fattoush Salad
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