We learned how to make this recipe from Nara Davtian, who in turn learned how to make it from her mother-in-law. Think of this dish as the French en papiotte style, wrapped in parchment paper,
Homemade Armenian philo pastry stuffed with walnut and cinnamon, this dessert is typically given from mother to daughter from an old Armenian recipe made from a base of baklava dough, but thicker.
This unique and flavorful salad is often referred to as the Musalertsi Shepherd’s Dinner (dinner for a shepherd of Musa Ler). The salad offered a convenient, filling, and nutritious meal for those working the land.
Mountain sorrel is grown aplenty in Armenia and collected in the spring, woven into long braids and dried for use in the fall and winter. This salad is a perfect opportunity to start your cooking adventures with this delicious green.