August 16, 2024
Another refreshing salad both for summer or winter. It has a very short ingredient list, full of nutrition and tastes great. Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 lb (4-6 […]
July 20, 2024
There’s long list of Turkish mezes (appetizers) that thick strained yogurt and garlic are used as the base. This refreshing yogurt dip happens to be one […]
June 8, 2024
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 […]
March 23, 2024
A traditional Turkish appetizer that happens to be vegan. It is loaded with flavors and with lentil & bulgur,it is rich in protein too. Typically served […]
March 9, 2024
This is definitely not a Turkish dish, unless you replace the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt and drizzle some olive oil on top, then it could pass […]
February 24, 2024
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 […]
February 17, 2024
Turkish fish cakes are similar to crab cakes. They are very easy to make, full of nutrition and taste good. Kids like them as well. I […]
February 10, 2024
Turkish cuisine is rich with tasty vegan recipes. Most vegetable dish recipes start with “sauté onions in olive oil”. After that, you simply cook vegetables or […]
January 14, 2024
Mücver is a very popular zucchini dish in all regions of Turkey. Recently it has been getting a lot of attention in the West as well. […]
December 16, 2023
Meatloaf may not be considered as a fancy dish to offer to your guests, but it is an essential comfort food that has its place in […]
December 2, 2023
We are only weeks away from Christmas. It is getting cooler even in Southern California now. A few days of light rain and here I am […]
November 18, 2023
If there’s a perfect comfort food for kids and grownups alike, this is it! İt is baked pasta with cheese, but it is definitely NOT “mac’n […]
October 27, 2023
Zucchini is one of the most versatile summer vegetables. You can stuff them, fry them, and make appetizers or salads. This one is easy to make, […]
October 20, 2023
Red lentils are used in making different kinds of soups in Turkish cuisine. Often other grains like rice and bulgur are added to the lentil soup […]
October 6, 2023
This traditional Turkish dish comes from the Ottoman kitchen. In the original recipe, chunks of cooked lamb or beef assembled in strips of fried eggplant. Basically […]
September 22, 2023
The word “karnabahar” in Turkish literally means “spring blossoms for stomach”. I searched the dictionary further, it might also mean “flowering cabbage”. Either way it is […]