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Explore the rich flavors of the Caucasus. From Georgian Lobio and Chakhokhbili to Armenian Tolma and Ossetian specialties. Authentic main dish recipes for your family dinner.

Lobio: The Ultimate Georgian Red Bean Stew with Walnuts

If you think beans are boring, you haven’t tried Georgian Lobio. This isn’t just a simple bean soup; it is a rich, creamy, and incredibly aromatic stew that defines the soul of Georgian comfort food. What makes Lobio unique isn’t the beans themselves, but the magic of the sauce. We mash red kidney…

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Spicy Eggplants in Adjika: Traditional Georgian Appetizer

Spicy eggplants in adjika is a beloved traditional Georgian appetizer that combines tender baked eggplants with a zesty homemade adjika sauce made from fresh tomatoes, bell peppers, and garlic. This flavorful dish delivers the perfect balance of smoky eggplant sweetness and bold Georgian spices, making it an irresistible addition to any table. What…

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Azerbaijani Baked Trout Recipe – Whole Fish with Nuts and Spices

If you’re looking for a flavorful and healthy oven baked trout recipe, this Azerbaijani-inspired dish is a must-try. Combining delicate trout with aromatic spices, citrus, and a generous handful of pine nuts, this recipe offers a fresh take on traditional baked fish with herbs. In Azerbaijan, trout may not be as common as…

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Azerbaijani Dolma Recipe – Delicious Stuffed Grape Leaves

Dolma is a famous dish of Mediterranean and Caucasian cuisine, particularly beloved in Azerbaijan. Traditional Azerbaijani dolma features grape leaves stuffed with aromatic minced meat, rice, and flavorful spices. Juicy, hearty, and incredibly delicious, this dish has gained popularity well beyond its region. In this Tastdish recipe, you’ll discover how to easily make…

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Eggplant Rolls with Carrot and Garlic Filling – Caucasian-Style Appetizer

Note: This is not Nigvziani Badrijani — the traditional Georgian eggplant rolls filled with walnut paste.Instead, this recipe offers a lighter Caucasian-style variation with a carrot and garlic filling, popular in many homes across the region.

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Kutap – Armenian national trout dish

Kutap – Armenian national trout dish is something amazing! Recipes of stuffed fish are found in many national cuisines, but the combination of fish with raisins and ginger is probably the only one of its kind. Garnish is not needed for this fish – it is already inside her, where rice absorbed all…

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Kuchmachi

Kuchmachi – an unusually tasty and nutritious dish, which is quickly and easily prepared at home. Its basis is the offal, in our case – chicken hearts and liver. It is not difficult to prepare kuchmachi from chicken giblets. Do not get lost in the processes you will help our detailed recipe with…

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Chakhokhbili with Wine – Traditional Georgian Chicken Recipe

Chakhokhbili is one of the most beloved dishes from Georgian cuisine – a hearty, flavorful chicken stew that embodies the soul of the Caucasus region. This traditional Georgian recipe has been passed down through generations, bringing families together around the dinner table with its irresistible aroma and rich, comforting taste. What Makes This…

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Khashlama on beer

Khashlama is an incredibly tasty Armenian dish, which is served to the table as the main first course. It is prepared mainly from lamb (less often – from veal) with vegetables. Armenian cuisine is one of the oldest in Asia and the oldest in Transcaucasia. It is very tasty, fragrant and satisfying dish….

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Mutton and beef cutlets

According to this recipe, you will get very tasty cutlets from mutton and beef, which can be served even on the festive table! It is difficult to determine who was the first to prepare this dish, so we attributed it to international ones. Cutlets are usually a meat product made of minced meat…

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