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 […]
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 […]
Recipe: Stuffed Bread – Ekmek Dolması
This is a popular Ramazan dish from the Aegean regions of Aydın and Manisa. A special round loaf is baked during Ramazan and used for this dish. Serves 4 Time: 25 minutes prep, 1 hour 20 minutes cooking Ingredients For the stuffing: For the sauce: Directions Preheat oven to 150°C/300°F/Gas Mark 2. To make the […]
Recipe: Turkish beef meatballs
Try out this Turkish spin on meatballs for a speedy one-pan dish which promises big, warming flavours and is ready in just 30 minutes Ingredients 2 tsp olive oil 12 beef meatballs (köfte) 2 banana shallots, chopped 1 crushed garlic clove ½ tbsp plain flour 2 tsp ras el hanout spice mix (see below for […]