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Stuffed Peppers (Zeytinyağlı Biber Dolması) – A Summer Classic of Turkish Cuisine 🫑✨🇹🇷
Stuffed peppers with olive oil are one of the most elegant and loved traditional flavors of Turkish cuisine. 🫑 When the spicy rice mortar with plenty of greens and spicy rice stuffed into fresh, thin peppers meets olive oil, a light but delicious meal comes out. 🌿 It cheers up the appetizers when served cold, and when served warm, it becomes a perfect accompaniment with the main meals. This stuffing, which is both healthy and visually appetizing, is one of the indispensable flavors of summer tables. 🍋✨
Fresh Cowpea Salad (Taze Börülce Salatası) – A Refreshing Delight from the Aegean Cuisine 🌿🍅🇹🇷
Fresh cowpea salad is one of the most spacious and healthy flavors of Aegean cuisine. 🌿 Thin boiled beans offer a light and satisfying alternative to the tables by meeting with the harmony of fresh tomatoes, onions and olive oil. 🥗 It can be a perfect companion to the main meals when served cold, and can be consumed as a light meal on its own. An ideal recipe for those who are looking for a nutritious and refreshing option, especially in summer! 🍅 🍋
Karaköy Pogaca Recipe (Poğaça) – Istanbul’s Famous Bakery Delight 🇹🇷🥐☕
Karaköy Poğaça 🇹🇷 is one of Istanbul’s most iconic bakery delights, loved for breakfast and tea time alike. 🥐 Originating from the Karaköy district, it’s a favorite pastry in Turkish bakeries, often enjoyed fresh in the mornings. Its lightly crisp exterior and soft, pillowy inside make it a treat that satisfies both the eye and the palate. ☕ When prepared at home with the right technique, you can capture that authentic bakery-style flavor. ✨ Perfect with a hot cup of tea, this recipe is bound to become the star of your breakfast table! 🍵🔥
Nuraniye Meze (Nuraniye Mezesi) – A Delicate Flavor from Ottoman Cuisine 🌿🥒🇹🇷
Nuraniye appetizer is one of the special flavors that carries the elegance of Ottoman cuisine to the present day. 🌿 This light appetizer, prepared with yogurt, zucchini and rice, is among the indispensable refreshing beginnings of summer tables. 🥒 The final touches with dill and olive oil complement both the visuality and the taste. With its nourishing, practical and healthy structure, it leaves both elegance and a lasting taste on the palate. ✨
Sivas Katmeri – The Traditional Flavor of Sivas Cuisine 🥮✨🇹🇷
Sivas Katmeri has been adorning holiday tables and special days for centuries as one of the most special pastries in Anatolia. A unique flavor emerges by lubricating the thinly rolled dough, sprinkling walnuts between it and cooking it in wood fire. 🥮 ✨ This recipe, which stands out with the delicacy and crispy structure of the dough, is one of the most beautiful reflections of Sivas culinary culture with its visuality and taste. Katmer, one of the most traditional flavors that can be served with tea or at guest tables, brings the spirit of sharing of Anatolian cuisine to the tables. 🌿
Homemade tarhana – traditional winter preparation
Tarhana is one of the most practical “winters” of Anatolia: a vegetable-grain mixture enriched with yogurt, dried and finely ground. The real magic lies in the ripening of this yogurt-vegetable dough within days; fermentation both deepens the aroma and provides long-lasting durability. The texture of the tarhana you prepare at home should be grainy and dry, and as long as the moisture remains low, the cellar will retain its form for months. Although the basic setup seems simple, it is determined by balancing vegetables such as tomato-capsi-on-on-garment with yoghurt and flour; a slightly sour, milky and vegetable fragrance profile is targeted.
Mushroom Risotto Recipe – Sophisticated Flavors of Italian Cuisine 🍄🇮🇹
Mushroom risotto is one of the most elegant and elegant flavors of Italian cuisine. 🍄 Arborio rice is cooked by patiently, creating a creamy and smooth consistency, while combined with the intense aroma of mushrooms, it leaves an unforgettable mark on the palate. 🇮🇹 Offering a rustic and sophisticated taste in every bite, this dish adapts to every table from special occasions to romantic evenings. ✨ It can be a powerful main course on its own, as well as a great harmony with meat and wine companions. 🍷 This recipe, which brings Italy's food culture to your table, appeals to both eyes and palate. 🍽 ️
Coffee Bean Cookies (Kahve Çekirdeği Kurabiyesi) – The Star of Tea and Coffee Times ✨☕✨🇹🇷
Coffee bean cookies are one of the most special cookie recipes that make a difference not only with their taste but also with their appearance. 🍪 Its elegant shape, which resembles a coffee bean, creates elegance in presentations and leaves a mark on the palate with its intense aroma. ☕ It is an ideal choice for those who are looking for a small but effective flavor during tea and coffee hours. ✨ It allows you to make a pleasant surprise to your guests with its practical and aesthetic presentation.
Chicken Vermicelli Salad (Şehriyeli Tavuk Salatası) – A Complete Meal on Its Own ✨🍴🇹🇷
Chicken Salad with Noodle is a balanced recipe that combines the freshness of vegetables with the saturation of chicken meat and noodles. 🥗🍗 This salad, which is rich in both protein, carbohydrates and vitamins, takes its place on the tables as a whole meal. ✨ It offers a healthy alternative both for lunch and for dinner, thanks to its practical preparation. 🍴 It is one of the indispensable salad recipes for those who pay attention to its form with its light but nourishing structure.
Haydari (Haydari Mezesi) – The Irreplaceable Meze of Rakı Tables 🍶🥗🇹🇷
Haydari appetizer is one of the most popular yogurt-based appetizers of Turkish cuisine. 🥣 It is an indispensable accompaniment of both daily meals and special tables with its intense consistency, garlic and aromatic flavor. Haydari, one of the classics of raki tables, is also preferred on hot summer evenings with its cooling effect. 🍶 This appetizer, which adds flavor and freshness to the tables with its practical preparation and rich aroma, also opens an appetite with its stylish presentation. ✨
Snowdrop Dessert Recipe – The Legendary Taste That Moved Home From Izmir Patisserie 🇹🇷 😍🌸
Snowdrop dessert is a special and elegant flavor that was born from the famous sweet culture of Izmir. ❄️ Snowdrop, which has been one of the most preferred desserts in Izmir patisseries for years, has now become an easily applicable recipe at home. 🍰 While it is the star of the guest tables with its layered structure and stylish decorations, it also leaves a pleasant taste on the palate for a long time. ✨
Spicy Tomato Pepper Pickle Recipe (Domatesli Acı Biber Turşusu) – The Perfect Balance of Heat & Flavor 🇹🇷🔥🍽️
In Turkish cuisine, spicy tomato pepper pickle (Domatesli Acı Biber Turşusu 🇹🇷) is one of the most sought-after companions of winter tables. 🍅🌶️ The subtle sweetness of tomato combines with the sharp heat of chili peppers to create a bold and perfectly balanced taste. 🫙 Prepared through fermentation, this pickle is both healthy and long-lasting. ✨ Served alongside meals, it adds an appetizing kick while bringing color and vibrancy to the table. 🔥🍽️
Nükhet Yıldırım
Food Blogger
I’m Nükhet. I love spending time in the kitchen, trying out new flavors, and sharing them with my loved ones.
I’m here to share with you what I’ve learned on this journey. On my site, you’ll sometimes find traditional Turkish recipes reminiscent of homemade comfort food, and other times delicious dishes from different corners of the world.
My recipes are short, clear, and practical; with precise measurements and tips that guide you into the kitchen without overwhelming you. Come on, let’s bring joy to our kitchen together!
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