Welcome to Yasemin's Kitchen
Hi, my name is Yasemin.
I love cooking, especially cooking with friends and family. I believe that some of the best conversations take place around the kitchen counter.
In my blog, I will share my favorite recipes and some stories from my kitchen and my life. [Read more]
Latest Recipes
November 3, 2023
Naming a dessert “mud” takes a lot of courage for sure! This mud is so tasty that you think you are in heaven enjoying this delightful […]
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 13, 2023
It is October already, but, there are no signs of fall in Southern California yet. But we know that it will be Thanksgiving before we know […]
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 29, 2023
The word “kalburabastı” means “pressed on kalbur” in Turkish. Kalbur is a large mesh sieve which was mostly used by farmers to separate grains. Back in […]
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 […]
September 15, 2023
Purslane (semizotu), a fast growing weed, has many nutritional benefits. It is rich in vitamins A & C as well as antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids. […]
August 25, 2023
Stuffed zucchini is similar to stuffed eggplants, yet the taste is quite unique. This is a tasty yet very light dish. Original recipe calls for briefly […]