Neapolitan pizza is the king of all pizzas for me. I know everyone has a personal favorite, and some people tend to add tons of different toppings to their pizza. But to me, the simpler, the better! Note that it takes 24 hours to prepare the Naples style pizza. So, the amount of ingredients is […]
Here is a specialty kebab plate that is well known to locals in southern parts of Turkey. The ingredients are similar to regular kabab base and lahmacun topping. If you are new to this type of food, it would be a good idea to start with this dish as it is fairly easy to incorporate. […]
Chocolate chips (or chunks) cookies are probably one of the most popular snacks on the planet. They are so easy and quick to make. Even better, it only takes around 15 minutes to prepare some. However, there are some tricks that you should be aware of if you want to bake delicious cookies. For example, […]
Most people are unaware, but I think cabbage is as popular as burgers. In Russia, cabbage is considered a national food. And it is not just the Russians, sauerkraut, another popular cabbage dish, is a classic favorite all across the central Europe, and mainly in Germany. On a side note, sauerkraut was not invented in […]
Bulgur is a spectacular whole grain that is full of nutrients and minerals. It is also exceptionally delicious and blends well with many different spices and herbs. In Turkey, spicy bulgur pilaf is a usual companion with most kebab dishes. Make some change and replace steamed rice with bulgur every once in a while. Who […]
Lahmacun is an indispensable item on every kebab restaurant’s menu. In fact, you can hardly find a traditional meat restaurant in Turkey that would not serve lahmacun. It is a combination of spicy minced meat on flatbread. At first look, it might seem like an easy recipe. It is hard to believe that there are […]
I am a huge fan of teriyaki sauce. There was a tiny Asian fast food restaurant on my way to campus back when I was in college. I used to stop every day for a quick lunch. Maybe they should have posted my picture behind the counter as their best customer. Anyways, I always ordered […]
to cook it, you can prepare the tastiest desserts and jellies. The seeds of the quince are so unique. They belong to the rose family and can form jelly-like syrup when boiled with sugar. Note that we do not eat the quince seeds and only use them for making the quince gel. Once the jelly […]
I know that Halloween is over, and so it is the pumpkin season too, but for me it is never too late or too early to have a reason to make a pumpkin pie. I did make a pumpkin pie for Halloween, and another one one week late as well. I love it. I am […]
You need to fill up your energy first thing in the morning. We all know that making a quick fix is essential both on busy and lazy days. And what is more popular and common than eggs when it comes to breakfast? Coffee, milk, OJ, waffles, pancakes, and sausages are all runners up. I don’t […]