Hellos from Istanbul – Istanbul’dan Merhaba!
Entrance of the Istanbul Culinary Institute, Istanbul A very warm welcome to you all from Istanbul! It’s been a few days since we have been here, and it feels fantastic to be back home:) There are so...
View ArticleBoreks, Simit, Turkish Breakfast and More – Some of My Favorite Turkish...
Living abroad, there are certain Turkish food, especially the Turkish street food, places (and of course, people) that I dearly miss – and I am sure it is the same for many of you, who live outside of...
View ArticleYoghurt with Dried Apricots, Walnuts, Pomegranates Seeds and Honey & More...
Yoghurt with dried apricots, walnuts, pomegranate seeds and blueberries; healthy, delicious, refreshing start for your day. I love this time of the year when we indulge in delicious but rather rich...
View ArticleGreetings from Istanbul!- Istanbul’dan Merhaba – A Snapshot of Tastes, Sights...
Dear Mother, Anneanne, with the grandchildren – time for a feast! Greetings, or as we say in Turkish, a warm Merhaba to you all from Istanbul! It has been a few days since we have been at home,...
View ArticleEggs with Spinach and Onion – Ispanakli Yumurta
Ispanakli Yumurta; Eggs with spinach and onions; delicious for a weekend brunch or a lovely lunch I have two small children and they love eggs. They are Ok with spinach though they need something else...
View ArticleGozleme; Anatolian Flat breads stuffed with Spinach, Onion and Feta Cheese –...
“Can we learn how to make gozleme (Anatolian stuffed flat breads) at the next class?” asked one of my regular Turkish cooking class participants, few months ago. I greatly enjoy their requests,...
View ArticleHomemade Pogaca; Turkish savory pastry with cheese & parsley & Asure; Noah’s...
Scrumptious pogacas, savory pastry with cheese, olives and various fillings, displayed at a bakery in Istanbul Delicious pogacas and pastries; a favorite Turkish breakfast or tea time treat These...
View ArticleEggs with Spinach and Onion – Ispanakli Yumurta
Ispanakli Yumurta; Eggs with spinach and onions; delicious for a weekend brunch or a lovely lunch I have two small children and they love eggs. They are Ok with spinach though they need something else...
View ArticleLeftovers Supper – Eggs with Potatoes, Bell Peppers and Spring Onions –...
Do you do leftovers suppers? We do it quite often and must say I really enjoy it. Not only you finish up all the bits and bobs remaining, but also it is easy to prepare and can turn to delicious...
View ArticleSimit; "Sesame-Encrusted Bread Rings"
Turkish breakfast; Simit with feta cheese, cucumbers and tomatoes Simit is indeed the quintessential Turkish food; these sesame-encrusted bread rings must be the most popular snack at home. You can...
View ArticleHellos from Istanbul – Istanbul'dan Merhaba!
Entrance of the Istanbul Culinary Institute, Istanbul A very warm welcome to you all from Istanbul! It’s been a few days since we have been here, and it feels fantastic to be back home:) There are so...
View ArticleEggs with Peppers and Pastirma, Dried Beef with a Spicy Coating
Eggs with peppers and pastirma; Pastirmali Yumurta I love the aromatic, delicious taste of Pastirma, dried cured beef with a coating of spices called cemen, consisting of cumin, fenugreek, garlic and...
View ArticlePastry rolls with pastirma, cheese and vegetables; Pacanga Boregi
Filo rolls with Turkish pastirma, spicy pastrami – Pacanga boregi Delicious delicacy pastirma, dried cured beef with a coating of spices called cemen, consisting of cumin, fenugreek, garlic and hot...
View ArticleGreetings from Istanbul! Sights, people and food, glorious food
The Bosphorus bridge, Kiz Kulesi – the Maiden tower and the glorious Bosphorus Istanbul’dan merhaba! Home, sweet home; I think the more I age, home, my roots calls me even more eagerly, it is wonderful...
View ArticleA Special, Flying Visit to Istanbul
Simit, Turkish sesame coated bread rings; a warm welcome home We had a flying visit to Istanbul last weekend; packed with family and friends to see, my niece’s beautiful wedding and delicious Turkish...
View ArticleMini Pizzas with Olives, Cheese and Tomatoes; Zeytinli Mini Pizza
Mini pizzas with olives, cheese, tomatoes; zeytinli mini pizza I love the savory pastries, pogaca and little melt-in-the-mouth mini pizzas with various fillings sold in bakeries, firin and patisseries,...
View ArticleWatermelon and White Cheese (Feta) Salad; Karpuz, Peynir, Ekmek
Watermelon and Turkish white cheese (or feta) Salad; Karpuz, peynir, ekmek Watermelon, or karpuz, as we call it in Turkish, is a much loved summer fruit and my daughter’s favorite. I remember as a...
View ArticleDelights and Street food from Turkey and how to make them at home
Wholesome, delicious Turkish breakfast, my favorite meal of the day Merhaba and greetings from Turkey; it has been wonderful to be back home, catching up with family, friends and enjoying this...
View ArticleTurkish Flat Breads with potato and cheese; Patatesli Gozleme
Turkish stuffed flat breads with mashed potato and cheese, Patatesli, Peynirli Gozleme We Turks love these stuffed flat breads, Gozleme. Turks were originated from Central Asia, where they drifted...
View ArticleAcma; Turkish Style Soft Bagels
Acma, home made Turkish style soft bagels Acma, Turkish style soft bagels have always been one of the Turkish style breakfast treats at home for us. It is also a delicious snack you can enjoy with cup...
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