Bell peppers are my favorite vegetables when it comes to making stuffed yummies. I know that there are so many varieties for stuffed bell peppers, and they all have different fillings. However, this recipe is as traditional as it gets—no fancy ingredients are allowed. I prepare these with a minimal number of herbs. In fact, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pastrami is a smoked and cured dream if you fancy deli meat. And if you place it on pizza, you get a rock star combination. The meat itself has so much flavor. It is seasoned with coriander, garlic, allspice, paprika, mustard seed, black pepper, and more. That is why the only other toping I add […]
We all need an easy and tasty potato stew recipe during the winter. It is a quick and filling meal on those cold nights. This is another family recipe that I pulled out of the closet. Note that you can add extra vegetables (carrots, broccoli, etc.) if you wish. Plus, feel free to switch the […]
Like lemon? Then, you are going to be addicted to this soup. Today, I’m sharing my mom’s sour lemon soup with meatballs recipe. It is a tested, trusted, and well-known flu-fighter. There is no need to stock up on medications. Consume healthy food regularly, and no virus may get close to you. You know it […]
If you have ever visited Turkey, chances are you’ve seen an oblong flat bread stuffed with various delicious ingredients. At first look, it might resemble you the pizza (in oblong form). Some even call it Turkish pizza. Still, you will notice from the first bite that it is not! There are some very specific differences. […]
Kofte, originally köfte, is probably one of the most popular foods in Turkey. Well, maybe after doner (döner) shawarma. And it is not just Turkey. These flavorful meatballs are highly popular all around Greece (Keftedakia), and the Balkans (Kofta, Qofte, Cufte, Kyufte, Chifte, etc.). In fact, most countries have similar dishes with different ingredients according […]
Ravioli, dumplings, manti, whatever you call them, they taste so delicious. In every region of the world, there is a different kind of stuffed pasta to embrace. In fact, the history of this specialty pasta goes back hundreds of years. The variety is enormous. Nevertheless, the one we are making today is called the MANTI, […]