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, […]
Did you know that simit is one of the most popular foods in Turkey? It is traditionally sold on the street. Just take a walk on any major avenue, and you will encounter a simit seller with a special food cart literally in five minutes or so. It is a delicious snack that you can […]
I always prefer vegetable protein over meat whenever I get the chance. So, legumes are on my favorite dish list constantly. Even Roman gladiators were aware of their superfood powers thousands of years ago. Namely, beans, peas, and lentils can work miracles if you consume them on a regular basis. Plus, it is good to […]
Pumpkin is such a versatile and indispensable item that every cook must learn how to deal with it. You can create so many different plates. There are literally hundreds of different ways when it gets to make palatable dishes with pumpkin. Soups, pies, sauces, and pancakes are just to name a few. And do not […]
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. […]
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 […]