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Caucasus cuisine is the delicious result of mountains, trade routes, vineyards, and a very serious love of hospitality. Expect walnuts, herbs, eggplant, pomegranate, lamb, cheese, grilled meats, filled breads, and sauces that somehow make vegetables feel like the star of the party.

Georgian khachapuri and khinkali, Armenian lavash and grilled meats, and Azerbaijani rice and lamb dishes each have their own charm. Meals are abundant and social, with fresh herbs, nuts, sour fruits, and warm bread making the whole table feel wonderfully festive.

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Chirbuli (Georgian Scrambled Eggs with Tomatoes)

10 minutes · 2 servings

Achma (Layered Adjaran Cheese Pastry)

40 minutes · 5 servings

Ojakhuri (Family-Style Fried Pork and Potatoes)

20 minutes · 4 servings

Chakhokhbili (Chicken Stewed with Tomatoes and Herbs)

20 minutes · 6 servings

Pkhali (Spinach and Walnut Pâté)

20 minutes · 5 servings

Badrijani Nigvzit (Eggplant Rolls with Walnut Paste)

35 minutes · 2 servings

Kharcho (Spicy Beef and Rice Soup)

20 minutes · 7 servings

Chikhirtma (Chicken and Egg-Lemon Soup)

15 minutes · 6 servings

Georgian Fresh Herb Platter Salad

Charkhlis Salata (Beetroot and Walnut Salad)

15 minutes · 1 servings

Ajapsandali (Vegetable Stew)

30 minutes · 1 servings

Khinkali (Georgian Soup Dumplings)

60 minutes · 4 servings

Chakapuli (Lamb Stew with Tarragon and Green Plums)

20 minutes · 4 servings

Holidays & Special Occasions

Khachapuri Acharuli (Adjaran Boat-Shaped Cheese Bread)

90 minutes (incl. proofing) · 4 servings

Churchkhela (Walnut and Grape Juice Candy)

30 minutes (plus 5-7 days drying) · 16 servings

Lobio (Kidney Bean Stew with Walnuts)

20 minutes (plus overnight soak) · 4 servings

Holidays & Special Occasions

Satsivi (Poultry in Walnut Sauce)

30 minutes (plus chilling) · 8 servings

Lobiani (Bean-Filled Bread)

90 minutes (incl. proofing) · 5 servings

Kubdari (Svanetian Spiced Meat Bread)

90 minutes (incl. proofing) · 5 servings

Kompoto (Dried Fruit Compote Drink)

Tarkhuna (Georgian Tarragon Soda)

Mchadi (Georgian Cornbread)

15 minutes · 6 servings

Khachapuri (Imeretian Cheese Bread)

90 minutes (incl. proofing) · 13 servings

Gozinaki (Honey Walnut Brittle)

10 minutes · 5 servings

Fresh Tomato, Cucumber and Herb Salad

15 min · 4 servings

Tandir Choreyi Tandoor-Baked Flatbread

1 hr 15 min · 9 servings

Holidays & Special Occasions

Samani Nowruz Sprouted Wheat Pudding

40 min (plus 12-15 days sprouting) · 8 servings

Qutab with Greens and Sumac

35 min · 4 servings

Sigara Boreyi Fried Cheese Pastry Rolls

30 min · 3 servings

Lula Kabab Grilled Minced Lamb Skewers

45 min · 3 servings

Holidays & Special Occasions

Shor Gogal Savoury Spiced Nowruz Pastry

1 hr 30 min · 3 servings

Lavangi Walnut-Stuffed Fish

25 min · 4 servings

Motal Cheese and Herb Platter

15 min · 4 servings

Badimjan Ezmesi Smoky Eggplant Relish

10 min · 4 servings

Shah Plov Saffron Rice with Chicken and Dried Fruit

1 hr 30 min · 6 servings

Shekerbura Nut-Filled Crescent Pastries

1 hr 20 min · 10 servings

Yarpaq Dolmasi Stuffed Grape Leaves

50 min · 6 servings

Armudu Black Tea

Ayran Chilled Yogurt Drink

Badimjan Qovurmasi Fried Eggplant with Tomato and Garlic

30 min · 4 servings

Qovurma Sauteed Lamb with Onions

20 min · 4 servings

Shirin Chorek Sweet Milk Bread

1 hr 45 min · 9 servings

Azerbaijani Paxlava Baklava

40 min · 11 servings

Tursu Azerbaijani Mixed Pickles

25 min (plus 5 days pickling) · 8 servings

Dovga Yogurt and Herb Soup

15 min · 6 servings

Piti Lamb and Chickpea Clay-Pot Stew

20 min (plus overnight soak) · 4 servings

Manqal Salati Grilled Vegetable Salad

15 min · 4 servings

Kuku Herb Omelet

15 min · 6 servings

Armenian Baklava with Walnuts

40 min · 24 servings

Kaymak with Honey and Warm Lavash

5 min · 1 servings

Spas (Armenian Yogurt and Wheat Soup)

10 min · 4 servings

Armenian Dolma (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

40 min · 7 servings

Lahmajun (Armenian Flatbread with Spiced Meat)

30 min (+45 min proving) · 8 servings

Aveluk Soup (Dried Sorrel and Walnut Soup)

70 min (incl. soaking) · 4 servings

Ttvi Tapak with Sujukh

5 min · 2 servings

Sini Kofte (Baked Kofta Casserole)

30 min · 6 servings

Holidays & Special Occasions

Harissa (Wheat and Meat Porridge)

20 min (+overnight soak) · 6 servings

Tan (Chilled Armenian Yogurt Drink)

5 min · 4 servings

Topik (Chickpea and Tahini Dumplings)

40 min · 6 servings

Soorj (Armenian Coffee)

Eetch (Armenian Bulgur Salad)

15 min · 4 servings

Khorovats (Armenian Barbecue Skewers)

20 min (+4h marinating) · 6 servings

Armenian Manti with Garlic Yogurt

45 min · 4 servings

Khashlama (Lamb and Vegetable Stew)

20 min · 6 servings

Matnakash (Armenian Yeast Bread)

25 min (+2h proving) · 12 servings

Ponchik (Armenian Fried Doughnuts)

30 min (+80 min proving) · 12 servings

Fasolya (Armenian Green Bean Stew)

10 min · 4 servings

Gata (Armenian Sweet Layered Pastry)

30 min (+1h proving) · 10 servings

Holidays & Special Occasions

Choreg (Armenian Easter Sweet Bread)

30 min (+2h proving) · 12 servings

Armenian Rice Pilaf with Vermicelli

5 min · 4 servings

Lavash (Traditional Armenian Flatbread)

20 min (+1h proving) · 8 servings

Khyar Lolik (Cucumber and Tomato Salad)

10 min · 4 servings

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