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Greetings 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,...
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A favorite Turkish treat; Sigara Boregi – Crispy Cheese and Herb filled...
Asli Borek, Besiktas; here is the cheese & parsley rolls on display If you have read my previous post on Istanbul, you may already know how much we Turks love a good borek, savory pastries, made...
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Simply delicious Aegean flavors;Eggplants, tomatoes, onions, peppers cooked...
Kusadasi Bay, Turkey The Aegean cost of Turkey has a special place in my heart. Perhaps it is the many happy childhood holidays we spent in local resorts in Ayvalik, Gumuldur and Cesme, where many...
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Warm Hummus with Sauteed Pastrami (Pastirma) And an Emotional & Poignant...
Have you ever tried hummus warmed up? In Turkey, especially in the South, hummus is served warm with sautéed Turkish sucuk (sausage) – or pastirma (pastrami) or with sautéed pine nuts over the top. I...
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A Turkish Classic; Eggplants stuffed with onion, garlic and tomatoes in olive...
Imam Bayildi; eggplants, aubergines, stuffed with onions, garlic and tomatoes and poached in olive oil; just melt in the mouth Patlican, eggplants or aubergines are one of the most popular vegetables...
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Spice Up Your Dinners – Easy, Delicious, Healthy Dishes for Entertaining
Our Turkish cooking class; learning about the red pepper paste and spices What makes the food we eat memorable? Sure, there is the taste element, smell, presentation of the food; they all contribute...
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Hellos from Istanbul & Turkish Feast at Istanbul Culinary Institute
Our group photo at our cooking class, Istanbul Culinary Institute Warm greetings to you all from Istanbul, Istanbul’dan merhaba! It has been over a week since we did our Turkish cooking class at...
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Potato, red onion, pepper and olive bake with cumin and chili flakes
Baked potatoes, peppers, red onion and olives with cumin and red pepper flakes Merhaba to you all; this week, I would like to share this favorite easy, delicious all in one vegetarian course – Spiced...
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My Turkish Cookery Classes in Feb,Texas-USA Open For Signing Up!
Greetings and Happy New Year to you all! I am delighted to let you know that my upcoming Turkish Cookery Classes with Central Market Cooking Schools in Austin, San Antonio and Houston, Texas in...
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Black eyed Bean Salad with Walnuts, Pomegranates; Borulce Salatasi
Black eyed beans salad with grated carrots, turnips, walnuts and pomegranate seeds; also gluten-free – Borulce Salatasi So good to be back to blogging and sharing recipes with you all after quite a...
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