Chocolate and Almond Easter Cakes
I am a bit of an almond fan. Some of the best almonds come from Turkey and we eat them in abundance at home. They are not only packed with flavor but they also have great health benefits. To name a...
View ArticleBaby Artichokes Poached in Olive Oil with Peas, Carrots and Almonds –...
Vegetable Market in Istanbul - Sali Pazari, Istanbul Turkish cuisine is very much based on using fresh, seasonal ingredients. A daily trip to Pazar, fresh fruit and vegetable market is a ritual, most...
View ArticleGive Bulgur a Chance and Create Delicious, Satisfying Meals
If you have been following this blog for a while, you must have noticed that bulgur wheat is often used in Turkish cuisine. In addition to its great health benefits, (like it’s wholegrain and high in...
View ArticleCasserole of Turkish Meatballs with Aubergine, Potatoes, Tomatoes and Peppers...
There is a concept of “lokanta” restaurants at home, where slowly cooked and ready to eat casseroles of meatballs and vegetables, vegetables cooked in olive oil, stuffed vegetables and many more are...
View ArticlePistachio Cake with Lemon Glaze – Fistikli, limonlu kek
Pistachio & almond cake with a lemon glaze This delicious cake is originally from the River Cafe cookbook, and the authors run the wonderful Italian restaurant, River Cafe in London. The cake...
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