If you are looking for a unique salad recipe, you came to the right place. Search no more! Today, I am going to introduce you to a mezze (appetizer) that has been celebrated all around the Mediterranean and the Middle East for a very long time. The good news is that there are only six […]
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. […]
Piyaz is a traditional Turkish salad enjoyed with many different dishes. It is another quick salad full of proteins. Moreover, this recipe goes back hundreds of years and has a massive reputation with grilled food. If you visit any kofte restaurant in Turkey, you will notice that it is customary to have piyaz with kofte kebab […]
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 […]
Zucchini is such a versatile ingredient that you can incorporate with many different vegetables easily. Note that it is technically a fruit (Just like tomato). Nevertheless, the flavor does not come out until you elevate it with spices. For example, some kind of magic happens when fresh dill and zucchini come together. It is hard […]
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, […]
There are so many varieties when it comes to stuffed vegetable dishes. Grape leaves are extremely popular, but they are certainly not the only option. In Turkey and Greece, we almost found a way to stuff any variety of vegetables. Chard leaves, bell peppers, squash blossoms, mushrooms, cabbage leaves, zucchinis, eggplants, tomatoes, etc. The list […]
Here is a guilt-free appetizer that you will not be able to stop dipping crispy crackers. It is tasty, creamy, spicy, and dreamy. This recipe is full of surprises, be aware! Regardless of being a happy food, the zucchini yogurt dip actually provides lots of antioxidants, vitamins, fibers, and minerals. Combine zucchini’s high fiber content […]
I am just crazy about tomatoes. I have no idea how it started, but my uncle was just like me. So, it runs in the family, I guess.Cut them in halves, sprinkle some salt, and voila! Whenever I see some quality tomatoes at the grocery store, I have to buy them, regardless of how many […]
Traditional recipes take me back to my childhood. I consider them as a way to travel back in time. Oh, I just invented the time machine! My grandma created this one. I developed it a bit in time (added the crushed garlic). Anyway, it is super easy and tasty. The trick here is the grilling […]