Traditional Armenian Recipes

Dessert Hard

Pakhlava: Armenian Diamond Baklava

Armenian pakhlava features layers of buttery phyllo filled with spiced walnuts and soaked in fragrant honey syrup. The distinctive diamond shape sets it apart from other regional versions.

105 min 24 servings

Vegetarian

Soup Easy

Spas: Creamy Armenian Yogurt Soup

Spas is a comforting Armenian soup made with tangy yogurt, wheat, and fresh herbs. It can be served hot in winter or cold in summer.

45 min 6 servings

Vegetarian

Main Course Easy

Harissa: Sacred Armenian Wheat Porridge

Harissa is a traditional Armenian porridge made from wheat and meat, slow-cooked for hours until creamy. It holds deep cultural and religious significance, especially on feast days.

390 min 10 servings

Dessert Hard

Gata: Traditional Armenian Sweet Bread

Gata is a beloved Armenian sweet bread with a flaky pastry exterior and sweet khoriz filling. Different regions have their own styles, from round Yerevan gata to the elaborate Karabakh version.

135 min 12 servings

Vegetarian

Main Course Medium

Lahmajoun: Armenian Flatbread Pizza

Lahmajoun is a thin, crispy flatbread topped with spiced minced meat, vegetables, and herbs—often called Armenian pizza. It's rolled up with fresh vegetables and eaten by hand.

60 min 8 servings

Main Course Medium

Dolma: Armenian Stuffed Grape Leaves

Dolma is one of the most beloved Armenian dishes—tender grape leaves wrapped around a savory filling of meat, rice, and aromatic herbs. This traditional recipe has been passed down through generations.

150 min 6 servings

Gluten-Free

Preserve Medium

Ghavurma (Preserved Meat in Fat)

Ghavurma is an ancient Armenian method of preserving meat by cooking it slowly in its own fat. The cooked meat is then stored submerged in the rendered fat, which acts as a seal against spoilage. It was traditionally made in autumn to last through winter.

210 min 20 servings

Gluten-Free

Soup Medium

Kyufta Bozbash (Meatball Soup)

Kyufta Bozbash is a hearty Armenian soup featuring large, tender meatballs made with lamb and rice, cooked in a flavorful broth with chickpeas, potatoes, and dried fruits. The combination of savory meat with sweet prunes or apricots is distinctly Armenian.

90 min 6 servings

Gluten-Free

Bread Medium

Jingalov Hats (Herb-Filled Flatbread)

Jingalov Hats is a traditional flatbread from Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) filled with a mixture of wild herbs and greens. Authentic versions use dozens of different herbs, creating a uniquely aromatic and healthy bread that celebrates the region's biodiversity.

75 min 8 servings

Vegetarian Vegan

Salad Easy

Eetch (Armenian Bulgur Salad)

Eetch is a refreshing Armenian bulgur salad similar to tabbouleh but with a distinctive Armenian character. Made with fine bulgur, tomatoes, parsley, and a generous amount of tomato paste, it is a staple at Armenian gatherings and is completely vegan.

20 min 6 servings

Vegetarian Vegan

Soup Medium

Khash (Traditional Cow Feet Soup)

Khash is an ancient Armenian dish made by slowly simmering cow feet overnight until the collagen turns into a rich, gelatinous broth. Traditionally eaten in early morning during cold months, it is served unsalted with crushed garlic, dried lavash, and accompanied by vodka.

510 min 8 servings

Gluten-Free

Main Course Hard

Ishli Kufta (Stuffed Bulgur Shells)

Ishli Kufta features torpedo-shaped shells made from fine bulgur and lean beef, stuffed with a savory mixture of ground meat, onions, and pine nuts. They can be served fried until crispy or boiled in broth, and represent the sophisticated culinary traditions of Cilician Armenians.

90 min 6 servings