Breakfast: ղափամա (Ghapama) – Pumpkin Stuffed with Rice and Dried Fruit

Breakfast ղափամա (Ghapama) is an Armenian baked pumpkin filled with rice, dried fruit, nuts, and warming spices. Although traditionally served during holidays, it’s also enjoyed as a sweet, hearty breakfast dish that celebrates Armenian harvest heritage. At MUNCH CLASSES, you’ll learn how to prepare, stuff, and roast the pumpkin with precision and warmth.

Legends say villagers would compete for the most fragrant Ghapama at church feasts, with recipes handed down for generations. The Armenian proverb “Տաք ղափաման սառը սիրտ է տաքացնում” (“A hot Ghapama warms a cold heart”) captures the emotional value of this dish. MUNCH CLASSES honors that spirit while teaching you how to make this festive breakfast centerpiece any day of the week.