Sweet and savory breads, pastries to accompany afternoon teas, breakfasts. Some of these are simply good snack alternatives.

June 8, 2024

RED LENTIL BREAD – MERCİMEK EKMEĞİ

Lentils, red and green are used in soups, salads, appetizers, and main dishes in Turkish cuisine, especially in Southeastern Turkey. Mixing them with spices, herbs, and […]
February 24, 2024

CRISPY TURKISH CHEESE ROLLS – SİGARA BÖREĞİ

Here comes a delicious appetizer that is surely one of the favorites for Turkish mezze platters. Phyllo dough sheets with cheese filling are rolled like a […]
November 25, 2023

SAVORY COOKIES WITH CHEESE – PEYNİRLİ KURABİYE

Some of us favor savory treats to sweets. I’m definitely one of those people. This savory cookie is late Ozcan Hanim teyze’s special family recipe. It’s […]
June 19, 2012

Poğaça – Savory Pastry with Cheese Filling

Poğaça – Savory Pastry with Cheese Filling Poğaça is a delicious little pasty which usually accompanies tea coffee in the morning or in afternoon. It is unresistable […]
June 11, 2011

BOREK: Savory Cheese Pastry Squares

Savory Pastry Squares: BOREK This is a recipe from my dear late father-in-law, Vakif Ari who had many “signature dishes” from borek to omlettes, salads, and […]