If you love authentic bread, you are going to fall in love with the Turkish flat brad Bazlama. It is enjoyed with many delicious spreads all around the Balkans, Mediterranean, and the Middle East. You can stuff it with your favorite food and prepare a festive sandwich, wrap your traditional meat dishes, or dip it […]
Turkish Cusine
Green Beans with Minced Meat
It is no secret that I fancy green beans so much. They are one of my favorite veggies. In fact, almost everyone who is familiar with Mediterranean cuisine would eventually feel the same. Being an indispensable ingredient in Turkish, Greek, and Italian cuisines, green beans are also a staple food both in the United States […]
Mediterranean Okra Stew
Here comes another traditional family recipe from my oldest notes; the Mediterranean Okra Stew. Sour and sweet, chewy and soft, the mighty okra, as we call it bamya, is a unique vegetable. Its taste always reminds me of lemon in a way, but it also has a grassy character. Not all vegetables are created equal […]
Cauliflower with Bechamel Sauce
I like to use silky bechamel sauce with my favorite vegetables, and cauliflower is on top of that list. In my opinion, they go great together like bread and butter. Please do not be discouraged if you have never made bechamel sauce before. I know it has a fancy French name, but making some is […]
Roasted Eggplant Appetizer with Chickpeas
Roasting eggplants is a highly popular cooking method both in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines. In the Middle East, eggplants are usually grilled over charcoal barbecues and served along with kebab and other meaty dishes. Occasionally, they are placed on skewers and cooked very much like shish kebabs. However, oven roasted eggplants taste equally delicious […]
Authentic Chickpeas Meal Recipe
If you are not taking advantage of chickpeas in your diet, you are missing out on both health and appetite! These special legumes contain a good amount of vitamins, fiber, and minerals. Plant protein (boosts bone health), folate, potassium, manganese, iron, selenium, vitamins E, A, and C are just a few to mention.*Consider them as […]
How to Make Traditional Stuffed Bell Peppers – Family Recipe
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, […]
Making Homemade Turkish Simit with Bread Machine
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 […]
Traditional Pumpkin Dessert with Pecans and Syrup
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 […]
Traditional Kilis Tava
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. […]