Armenian Sini Mantis are small parcels of spiced ground lamb or beef surrounded by thin wheat dough wrappers. They are both addictive and filling. These Mantis are canoe-shaped open-faced dumplings with ground beef that are baked until crisp and served in a tomato broth. They are finished with a dollop of garlicky yogurt flavored with Aleppo pepper and sumac. This dish comes with a side of grilled eggplant, bell peppers, tomato, red onions, and parsley.

Ingredients: Ground beef, white onion, red onion, garlic, eggplant, bell pepper, parsley, tomato, chicken broth, hot pepper paste, yogurt (optional), paprika, allspice, Aleppo pepper, black pepper, salt, olive oil, flour, egg, and canola oil.

Ají de Gallina simply translates to hen in chili pepper sauce. This comfort dish consists of shredded chicken in a creamy comforting sauce. Chicken breasts are poached and slathered in a mildly spicy, creamy nut-based sauce, served over white rice, boiled potatoes, and eggs. This dish is bright yellow because of Ají amarillo and rich from the unusual sauce made of ground walnuts and cheese. This dish comes with soft-boiled eggs and potatoes.

Ingredients: Chicken breast, eggs, potato, onion, garlic, aji amarillo chillis, walnut, parmesan cheese, saltine crackers, evaporated milk, bread, canola oil, jasmine rice, salt, pepper, and black olives.