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Summary: The gold standard when it comes to Armenian cookbooks
Review: About a year ago I purchased this classic as well as Uvezian's "Recipes and Remembrances from an Eastern Mediterranean Kitchen," and I am simply hooked! Everything I have tried has been first-rate, and I use both books all the time. "The Cuisine of Armenia" is a truly outstanding volume, full of exciting and easy-to-follow recipes that rely on readily available ingredients and simplified cooking techniques. Like "Recipes and Remembrances," it is one of the few cookbooks that will tempt you to test every recipe on every page. Not only is it a must for every Armenian household, it belongs in the library of every serious cook. It is hard to think of a book more warmly to be recommended to anyone with the slightest interest in Armenian food and culture.This definitive guide is packed with authentic recipes for dishes that range from earthy peasant fare to elegant banquet creations. Here are some of my favorites: Lamb Soup with Potatoes, Apricots, Walnuts, and Cinnamon; Fish Kebabs Served with Grilled Peppers, Tomatoes, and Onions and Lemon Sauce; Chicken and Mushrooms with Wine, Tarragon, and Walnuts; Roast Rabbit with Sautéed Apples and Quinces; Artichokes Stuffed with Ground Lamb and Pine Nuts Served over Saffron Rice Pilaf; Melon Dolma (Cantaloupe Stuffed with Ground Meat, Rice, Pine Nuts, and Currants; Lentil and Bulghur Keufteh with Green Peppers, Scallions, and Herbs; Baked Noodles, Spinach, and Cheese with Garlic Yogurt Sauce; Braised Leeks with Tomatoes and Dill; Cinnamon-Glazed Pumpkin with Rice, Dried Fruits, and Toasted Almonds; Eggplant with Pomegranate Sauce and Pistachios; Phyllo Pastry Triangles with Apple and Nut Filling; Spiced Date- and Nut-Filled Cookies; and Armenian Cherry Brandy. I should also add that this book has some of the best vegetarian recipes I have ever seen!
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Summary: The gold standard when it comes to Armenian cookbooks
Review: About a year ago I purchased this classic as well as Uvezian's "Recipes and Remembrances from an Eastern Mediterranean Kitchen," and I am simply hooked! Everything I have tried has been first-rate, and I use both books all the time. "The Cuisine of Armenia" is a truly outstanding volume, full of exciting and easy-to-follow recipes that rely on readily available ingredients and simplified cooking techniques. Like "Recipes and Remembrances," it is one of the few cookbooks that will tempt you to test every recipe on every page. Not only is it a must for every Armenian household, it belongs in the library of every serious cook. It is hard to think of a book more warmly to be recommended to anyone with the slightest interest in Armenian food and culture. This definitive guide is packed with authentic recipes for dishes that range from earthy peasant fare to elegant banquet creations. Here are some of my favorites: Lamb Soup with Potatoes, Apricots, Walnuts, and Cinnamon; Fish Kebabs Served with Grilled Peppers, Tomatoes, and Onions and Lemon Sauce; Chicken and Mushrooms with Wine, Tarragon, and Walnuts; Roast Rabbit with Sautéed Apples and Quinces; Artichokes Stuffed with Ground Lamb and Pine Nuts Served over Saffron Rice Pilaf; Melon Dolma (Cantaloupe Stuffed with Ground Meat, Rice, Pine Nuts, and Currants; Lentil and Bulghur Keufteh with Green Peppers, Scallions, and Herbs; Baked Noodles, Spinach, and Cheese with Garlic Yogurt Sauce; Braised Leeks with Tomatoes and Dill; Cinnamon-Glazed Pumpkin with Rice, Dried Fruits, and Toasted Almonds; Eggplant with Pomegranate Sauce and Pistachios; Phyllo Pastry Triangles with Apple and Nut Filling; Spiced Date- and Nut-Filled Cookies; and Armenian Cherry Brandy. I should also add that this book has some of the best vegetarian recipes I have ever seen!
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Summary: A seminal work. Highly recommended.
Review: I am a great admirer of Sonia Uvezian and have been cooking happily from all of her books for some time. Like its companion volume, Cooking from the Caucasus, The Cuisine of Armenia is truly a groundbreaking work and one of the best-kept secrets in the field of cookery. Not only is it the definitive guide to Armenian cooking, it is one of the finest and most original ethnic cookbooks I have ever seen. A major contribution to culinary literature, it is filled with splendid and utterly dependable recipes as well as essential information not found elsewhere. No serious food lover should be without this tried and true classic written by one of the most gifted cookbook authors of our time. Of the large number of cookbooks I own, the six by Sonia Uvezian deserve the most credit for the considerable success I have achieved as a cook
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Summary: dissapointing and dull
Review: I have been trying to use this book for several weeks. I find the recipes dull and uninteresting. Written in a one sided view of Armenian cooking I keep trying to find a recipe that is usable in TODAYS Armenian kitchen and find that this book stays on my shelf collecting dust. It is like the washed out colors on the cover "dull!"
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Summary: The bible of Armenian cooking. Unique and exceptional.
Review: I have long been a fan of Sonia Uvezian. Although all of her books are so original and outstanding that it is difficult to single out any one of them, I cannot bestow enough praise on this landmark classic, which documents the extraordinary diversity of Armenian cuisine with hundreds of authentic recipes, extensive background information, splendid menus, an excellent glossary, and handsome illustrations. Spectacular combinations like rice pilaf with flaming apples and quinces, nuts, and dried fruits (Ararat Pilaf) sit alongside earthy peasant bulghur-based dishes and soul-satisfying soups. And what pastries and confections! The dessert chapter alone is worth twice the purchase price! The same can be said for the author's own Armenian-inspired creations. A born teacher, Uvezian gives clear and easy-to-follow directions that produce superlative results. All of the recipes I have tried have earned raves from family and friends. There are so many wonderful ones that I cannot possibly begin to list them bulghur stuffing (not your usual stuffed grape leaves; there's a great recipe for those, too) -Phyllo pastry boeregs with cheese, spinach-cheese, or meat filling (you'll dream about these!) -Lamb soup with potatoes, apples, quinces, and fresh herbs (poetry in a bowl!) -Fried fish with oranges, black olives, and mint (as appealing to the eye as it is to the palate) -Chicken in wine sauce with mushrooms, tarragon, and walnuts (a hands-down winner!) -Baked pork and bulghur keufteh with beef filling, served with dried apricot soup (another shining example of this book's originality) -Stuffed eggplants, green peppers, tomatoes, apples, and quinces (Echmiadzin Dolma) (a truly inspired creation) -Fried eggplant with pomegranate sauce (a brilliant combination that created a sensation when it appeared in the first edition) -From the breads and the coffeecakes, don't miss out on the lavash, pideh, choereg, and tahinov gatah -From the pastries, cakes, and cookies, the baklava, bourma, kadayif, and kurabia are absolutely the best I have ever tasted! The original hardcover edition of this book, published in the early 1970s, established Uvezian as THE authority on Armenian cooking. Although I am pleased to see the 25th anniversary paperback edition, I hope that this standard work will again become available in hardcover. I also treasure Uvezian's Cooking from the Caucasus as well as her books on appetizers and sandwiches, all of which should be reprinted. I have given copies of several of her books, including The Cuisine of Armenia, as gifts to friends. If you can find any titles by this fine author, grab them
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Summary: The best has gotten better!
Review: I have used various editions of this classic cookbook over the years, and it remains one of my all-time favorites. Unlike the 1998 edition, which fell apart after only a couple of weeks, this new one is much better made and is holding up very well. Also, the quality of the illustrations is far superior. Uvezian has done an admirable job of presenting hundreds of mouthwatering and healthful recipes in her characteristically clear and concise style. The dishes described are rich and varied, the simple-to-follow instructions explain exactly what to do, and the ingredients called for are easy to find. The recipes from the Caucasus, which were unknown in America before the original hardcover edition of this book came out, are in themselves worth the purchase price. "The Cuisine of Armenia" is a real treasure. Not only is it a must have for every Armenian household, it belongs in the library of every enthusiastic cook.
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Summary: Fantastic
Review: I like it a lot. I tried several things. They were all great. Especially Chicken with dried fruits.
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Summary: A landmark classic and a national treasure
Review: If you want to discover the heart and soul of Armenian cuisine, this is the book for you. Its text is highly informative and its recipes are clear and precise, producing utterly delectable results. My family is constantly requesting that I make dishes from this book. In fact, "The Cuisine of Armenia" has gotten so much use in my kitchen that I have had to purhase a second copy. I heartily recommend that you buy two copies as well, for you will want to cook from this indispensable guide for many years to come.
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Summary: A truly great and important cookbook
Review: Of the dozen or so Armenian cookbooks I own, this one definitely stands out and is unquestionably the single indispensable volume on the subject. I am deeply indebted to Sonia Uvezian for writing this wonderful book, which has greatly enhanced my reputation as a cook!
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Summary: Terrific: Middle Eastern with a Twist
Review: Similar to other 'Middle East' cookbooks, but with a definite twist. The vegetable recipes are in a class by themselves. Quite clear and direct - I have no trouble following her. I have used a dozen or more recipies, and all have worked out wonderfully well! It helps to have a well-stocked pantry, but there is little call for 'exotic' ingredients
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