My Mother’s Arab Kebab; from Historic Antakya (Antioch)
Arab Kebab- or Arap Kebabi, as we say in Turkish – is a juicy, delicious specialty made in the homes in Antakya, Southern part of Turkey, where my roots are from. This kebab is also so easy to make; I...
View ArticleLamb Kebabs with Pistachios on Flat Bread, served with Roasted Peppers,...
Lamb kebabs with pistachios and roasted vegetables - the ultimate feast for family and friends. Have you had a chance to try the Kebab Houses – Kebapci – in Turkey? They appear in every corner and the...
View ArticleEzme; Delicious Spread of Tomatoes, Onions, Peppers and Herbs with Red Pepper...
Scrumptious spread of Ezme; makes a great appetizer and goes really well with grilled meat and vegetables. Have you ever tried the delicious Turkish mezze, Ezme? This tomato based delicious appetizer...
View ArticleSimply 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...
View ArticleComforting (and gluten-free) Spinach with ground meat, onions & wholegrain...
Comforting & delicious Spinach with ground meat, onions and wholegrain basmati rice – also gluten-free! Kiymali Ispanak, Spinach with ground meat, onions and rice is one of my favorite comfort...
View ArticleEtli Taze Fasulye – Green beans with ground meat and vegetables
Etli Taze fasulye; green beans cooked with onions, tomatoes, potatoes with ground meat; delicious, healthy and easy I spotted some lovely runner beans in the market and made this very popular Turkish...
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 ArticlePastry triangles with leeks, onions & cheese – and more delicious brunch ideas
Fresh and dried fruits are amongst the breakfast spread in Turkey Life evolves around food in Turkey, and it all starts with breakfast. Our traditional breakfast includes fresh and dried fruit,...
View ArticleDelicious Pasta with Caramelized Onions, Bell Peppers and Chilli Flakes
Some days are simple pasta days in our house. It is ready in no time, and you can still pack in a lot of flavor using only a few fresh ingredients. I have been recently making this pasta dish a lot; it...
View ArticleStuffed Peppers and Zucchini (Courgettes) with Bulgur, Ground Meat and...
Stuffed peppers and zucchini with bulgur, ground meat & onion Some of the food we eat has the power to transport us to our childhood, have a special link to bond us with those precious memories....
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