Turkey Homes Property of the Month: newly built luxury villas with sea-views in Çiftlik – £389,000
Turkey Homes are pleased to offer these eight newly built villas in the Çiftlik for sale. The tranquil village of Çiftlik is located on the outskirts of the resort of Çalış on the southwest coast of Turkey. The village offers a selection of local shops for your essential daily needs, with further facilities in nearby […]
Recipe: Hummus – the quintessential Middle Eastern dip
Hummus is an Eastern Mediterranean dip or spread made from cooked, mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and garlic that makes a wonderful snack or appetizer. Ingredients 400g drained well-cooked or canned chickpeas (drain and thoroughly rinse canned chickpeas). 1 tbsp tahini (sesame) paste 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1/4 cup olive oil […]
Recipe: Çılbır – Turkish poached eggs
There are records of çılbır being eaten by Ottoman sultans as far back as the 15th century… Çılbır, pronounced “chulburr” is a Turkish dish of poached eggs with yogurt. For those who are hesitant at the thought, çılbır is a revelation and a complete sensation, a dish that shouldn’t be judged until tried. Try this […]
Recipe: Green beans cooked in olive oil – zeytinyağlı taze fasulye
Try this delicious and healthy recipe from Ozlem’s Turkish table – ideal for those long hot days of summer as it can also be served cold. Green beans cooked this way are a great national favourite. Enjoyed by urban and rural families alike, there are varying theories of how to achieve the best result. Traditionally, […]
Recipe: Lamb Kebabs with Pistachios on Flat Bread, served with Roasted Peppers, Onions and Tomatoes
“Having pistachio nuts in kebabs is a Southern Turkish speciality; I love the rich nutty flavor the pistachios add to the kebabs. The kebabs are wonderful when chargrilled in the barbecue in summer time, but equally delicious grilled in the oven in winter. With flat breads as the base and roasted vegetables by the side, […]