Künefe: the ultimate Turkish dessert experience
A delectable Turkish dessert made with stringy cheese and crispy, buttery pastry—it’s no wonder künefe is a crowd favourite! Make your own with this recipe from Ozlem’s Turkish Table Serves 6 Ingredients 225g/8oz shredded kadayif – künefe pastry strands, thawed if frozen 145g/5oz melted unsalted butter 300g/12oz fresh mozzarella, sliced (or Antakya’s white cheese for künefe, künefelik peynir or dil peyniri in Türkiye if […]
Christmas Food with a Turkish Twist: A Fusion of Tradition and Flavour
While Christmas dinner traditions vary around the world, Türkiye offers a unique culinary twist on holiday feasts, blending rich flavours and time-honoured dishes with a distinct cultural flair. Whether you’re celebrating Christmas in Türkiye or looking to add something different to your holiday table, here are some delicious ideas for a festive meal with a […]
Chestnut Hummus
This chestnut hummus is an easy, quick, and flavourful Middle Eastern-inspired dip, made with roasted or cooked chestnuts, tahini, lemon, and garlic. It offers a unique twist on traditional hummus by swapping chickpeas for chestnuts, creating a creamy and subtly sweet spread that’s just as versatile and delicious. Ingredients 1.5 cups Cooked Chestnuts ½ tsp Cumin Powder 2 tbsp Tahini 2 medium Garlic […]
Discovering the flavourful cuisine of Türkiye
The true essence of Türkiye lies in its vibrant local cuisine, making it essential for travellers to explore local delicacies, especially in smaller towns where authentic treats are not only delicious but also more affordable than their Western counterparts. By venturing beyond the familiar, you can uncover the delightful flavours that make Türkiye a gastronomic […]
Cooking with Çıntar: Fethiye’s autumn delicacy
As autumn arrives in Fethiye, it’s time to enjoy one of the region’s most prized seasonal delicacies: the Çıntar mushroom. Known for its rich flavour and versatility, this wild mushroom is an integral part of the local cuisine and a staple in many kitchens. Whether fried, roasted, baked, or used in soups, there’s no shortage […]
Three-cheese pide with egg and salsa verde
This decadent three-cheese pide (a kind-of oval Turkish pizza) with fill you with the rich joys of life. The acidity in the salsa verde cuts through the richness. Recipe taken from Berber & Q: On Vegetables by Josh Katz (£25 Kyle Books). Ingredients Plain flour to dust 3 pide dough balls 3 medium free-range eggs 2 […]
Turkish cuisine: specialities of different regions
Turkish food culture and cuisine are rich, diverse, and steeped in history. Each region of Türkiye offers its own unique flavours and culinary traditions, making Turkish cuisine a vibrant and flavorful experience. From the rich olive oils of the Aegean to the spicy kebabs of the Southeast, the country’s diverse landscape is mirrored in its […]
Piyaz – Turkish White Bean Salad
Piyaz, a refreshing, creamy and zesty Turkish white bean salad that is the perfect side dish when you want to impress. It comes together in 10 minutes and can be made in advance. Ingredients For The Dressing ¼ cup olive oil 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 garlic clove peeled and minced 2 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon black pepper For Piyaz Salad […]
Labneh with pul biber brown butter (atom meze)
Recipe by Hasan Semay Labneh is served as a cold starter in restaurants around Türkiye and the Middle East – here, Hasan tops it with a nutty and aromatic brown butter that’s been infused with classic Turkish spice, pul biber. It might sound fancy, but this recipe is about as effortless as it gets! Ingredients […]
Recipe: Smoked Aubergine Puree (Baba Ghanoush)
The ultimate aubergine recipe… This delicious smoky dip is the ultimate aubergine recipe and a classic part of any meze selection. The principal ingredients are aubergines, garlic, lemon juice, tahini and olive oil. Scooped up with warm flatbread, this is perfect outdoor or picnic food. Smoked Aubergine Puree (Baba Ghanoush) Ingredients 3 large aubergines 2 […]