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Lasagna – Layered Classic of Italian Cuisine 🇮🇹🍝
Lasagna is one of the most iconic dishes of Italian cuisine, where the layers of dough sheets meet with minced meat, tomato sauce, bechamel and cheese. 🇮🇹🍅 It leaves an unforgettable mark on the palate with its intense flavor, fragrant smell and cheese melting and cheese. Standing out with its stylish presentation both at family dinners and invitation tables, lasagna combines carbohydrates and protein in a balanced way. 🍝 It is a classic enough to convince everyone to buy another slice when it comes to the table. ✨
Penne Arrabbiata Recipe – Fiery Pasta Classic from Italian Cuisine 🇮🇹🌶️🍝
Penne Arrabbiata is one of the indispensable pasta recipes for bitter lovers of Italian cuisine. Prepared with tomatoes, garlic and red hot peppers, this sauce has a sharp and fiery character like its name, which means “angry”. 🍅 Penne is a pasta form, traps sauce in its grooves and offers a balanced taste in every bite. This recipe, both practical and impressive, adds energy to the tables with its vibrant colors and intense aroma.
Chestnut Rice and Baked Chicken Recipe – The indispensable taste of New Year's tables 🍗✨🇹🇷
Chestnut rice and baked chicken are one of the most special celebratory dishes of Turkish cuisine. 🌰🍗 This duo, which is especially the favorite of New Year's tables, stands out with its flamboyant presentation and rich aroma. Chestnuts and spices added to the rice bring a satisfying harmony to the table by meeting with the flavor left by the chicken while it is cooking in the oven. 🍽️ This recipe, which bears traces of Ottoman palace cuisine, maintains its place as a stylish main course on modern tables today. ✨
Stollen Recipe – Traditional German Christmas Bread with Dried Fruits and Spices 🇩🇪🎄🍞
Stollen is one of the most traditional sweet breads that adorn the tables during the Christmas period in Germany. 🇩🇪 This special bread, prepared with spices such as dried fruits, almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts and cinnamon, stands out with its aromatic and satisfying structure. It is covered with powdered sugar and reflects the spirit of winter and becomes a symbol of Christmas tables. ✨ Stollen, whose origins date back to the Middle Ages, is still made in different variations and celebrated with festivals.
Succade Recipe – Candied Citrus Peel Classic from European Cuisine 🇪🇺🍊🍋
Confectionery (orange and lemon peels) is one of the most aromatic snacks known as “succade” in European cuisine. 🍊 🍋 This recipe, which is made by evaluating citrus peels, which are abundant in winter, both prevents waste and adds a pleasant sweetness to the tables. ✨ Thanks to the sugar crystals sprinkled on it, an attractive presentation emerges both visually and in terms of taste. Although it is frequently preferred during Christmas periods, it can be consumed with pleasure on a daily basis as well as coffee or tea. ☕
Honey Mahmudiye (Ballı Mahmudiye) Recipe – A Historic Ottoman Palace Dish Named After Sultan Mahmud II 👑🍯🇹🇷
Honey Mahmudiye skillfully combines sweet and salty as one of the most elegant recipes of Ottoman palace cuisine. 🍯🍗 ii. This special dish, which gives its name to the Mahmud period, offers a table that is both nutritious and visually magnificent, with the combination of chicken meat, honey and nuts. 👑 The fact that this recipe is referred to as a “banquet meal” in the kitchens of the palace highlights not only the taste but also the richness of presentation and aroma. ✨ Today, when it is on special day tables, it presents a unique Ottoman heritage that has been carried from the past to the present by establishing a nostalgic bond.
Marzipan Recipe – Sweet Almond Paste from European Confectionery 🇪🇺🌰✨
Marzipan is a sweet dough that has a deep-rooted place in European cuisines, obtained by carefully grinding and kneading almonds and sugar. 🌰🍬 Marzipan, which is used in both daily desserts and decorative decorations in pastry, draws attention with its thin structure and aromatic taste. This special recipe, which has been going from palace tables to home kitchens for centuries, brings together the intense flavor of almonds with a sweet elegance. ✨ Preferred for filling, coating and figure making, especially in European pastry, makes marzipan unique.
Chili Con Carne Recipe – Spicy and Hearty Classic with Mexican Roots 🌶️🔥🇲🇽
Chili con Carne is one of the world's most popular spicy dishes, named after the Spanish meaning “meat pepper”. 🌶️ This special recipe, which is prepared by cooking for a long time, brings the saturation of meat with the sharpness of hot pepper. 🍲 Chili con Carne, which was born in the Americas and spread all over the world in a short time, maintains its popularity both at home tables and international cuisines. 🔥
Leeks with Olive Oil (Zeytinyağlı Pırasa) Recipe – A Traditional Turkish Classic with Lemon and Olive Oil 🇹🇷🥬🍋
Leeks with olive oil recipe is one of the most popular winter dishes of Turkish cuisine. Leeks, which are combined with the refreshing sourness of lemon, are cooked with the lightness of olive oil, offering a taste that both nutritious and leaves a mark on the palate. When cold is consumed, its lightness comes to the fore and it is a perfect alternative for those who want to eat healthy. 🌿 This recipe, which stands out as a healthy, practical and satisfying option especially on winter tables, is one of the elegant representatives of traditional olive oil dishes.
San Sebastian Cheesecake Recipe – Burnt Basque Style Dessert from Spain 🍰🔥🇪🇸
San Sebastian Cheesecake is a special dessert, originating from the Basque region of Spain and gaining popularity all over the world in a short time. 🇪🇸🍰 It is distinguished from classic cheesecake recipes with its baseless preparation, burnt-looking top surface and creamy texture. ✨ It stands out as the most trendy flavor of recent years, especially in restaurant menus and homemade desserts. 🌍 With its caramelized surface, it leaves an unforgettable taste both visually and on the palate. 🔥 Cheesecake is a modern dessert that lovers should definitely try.
Pryanik Recipe – Traditional Spiced Honey Cookie from Eastern Europe 🍪✨🇷🇺
Pryanik is one of the most popular sweet cookies of Russian cuisine, dating back centuries. 🍯 It is consumed with pleasure both in daily tea times and on special occasions with its intense aroma and light dessert. ✨ It is a perfect choice for those who love traditional flavors with its pryanic, nostalgic atmosphere, which is also widely made in Eastern European cuisines. 🌿
Kavala Cookies (Kavala Kurabiyesi) Recipe – The Finest Traditional Treat from Thrace Cuisine 😍🥜🍪🇹🇷
The Kavala Cookie recipe brings the unique harmony of almonds and roasted flour to your tables. This cookie is the indispensable accompaniment of tea hours and can be consumed with pleasure at any time of the day with its light structure. While serving your guests, it offers a traditional taste, while at the same time, it does not tire you in the kitchen with its practicality. 😍 Kavala cookies, which you can easily prepare at home, will add a nostalgic touch to your kitchen. 🌿
Nükhet Yıldırım
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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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