Imam Bayildi (Turkish Stuffed Eggplant) is a classic Ottoman dish that is widely popular in…
Category: Turkish
Red Lentil Soup (Kırmızı Mercimek Çorbası)
Red Lentil Soup Mercimek Corbasi is a very simple, everyday Turkish food based on red…
Turkish Adana Kebab
It is one of the most popular kebabs in Turkish cuisine. Adana Kebab originated in…
Turkish Baklava
Baklava is a rich, syrupy pastry dessert, and is arguably the most popular dessert in…
Turkish Cabbage Stew with Beef (Etli Kapuska)
Kapuska is a hearty traditional Turkish stew whose name is derived from, I believe, “cabbage”…
Damascus Dessert (Şam Tatlısı)
Şam Tatlısı is a wonderful, syrupy dessert made of semolina (farina) that deserves some praise.…
Turkish Roasted Red Pepper Dip (Muhammara or Acuka)
Acuka or Muhammara is one of the well-known mezes or appetizers in Turkish cuisine. It…
Turkish Lamb Stew – Sultan’s Delight (Hunkar Begendi)
Sultan’s delight (Hunkar Begendi) layers a tender lamb stew in a gently herby tomato sauce with…