The name’s shish. Chicken shish. Tavuk şiş, if we’re being authentically Turkish. And it’s high time we have a chicken shish kebab recipe on this blog. Well, we eat it often enough! When the words ‘Turkish’ and ‘kebab’ are put together, for many people, the phrase becomes synonymous with the country’s two most famous types …
Yes, we know spaghetti is a much loved Italian pasta used in many classic recipes. So what on earth are we doing writing about Turkish spaghetti? Bear with us. There’s good reason for this. And, if you’ve ever had a holiday in Fethiye, you might well know where we’re going with this article. Think back …
Of all the Turkish egg recipes that play such a big role in Turkish cuisine, sahanda yumurta (Turkish fried eggs) has to be one of the most popular recipes. And the most simple! However, that simplicity does not, in any way, take away from this much-loved dish. If we go out for a Turkish breakfast …
Turkish orzo salad (arpa şehriye salatası) has become a bit of a staple in our house of late. Its versatility – it makes a perfect side dish or main dish – is one attraction. We All Love Easy Recipes Another is that simple recipes are just the best; especially when you need something quick and …
Our gül böreği recipe is what we’re going to be making in this article. One of life’s simple foodie pleasures; the famous Turkish pastries; börek. And arguably, the börek with the prettiest name is gül böreği (rose börek). Well, we think so, at least. Gül böreği is a staple in Turkish cuisine and is so …
For this Turkish recipe, we’re going to be adding to our list of Turkish vegetarian and vegan recipes with a tasty vegetable güveç. As you no doubt know by now, we love to eat seasonally. If you’ve been to Turkey before, there’s a strong chance you’ve ordered a güveç – aka the Turkish casserole – …
Freezing cold, blowing a gale outside and pelting with rain. That’s when we love to make ourselves cosy and warm with a big steaming pan of comfort – Turkish lamb and chickpea stew. Even here in Fethiye, in southwest Turkey, we can have quite harsh winters. So these soothing winter warmers are much-loved and appreciated. …
A true burst of vibrant colour. Just look at that pop of magenta! Pickled red cabbage is one side dish that we just can’t get enough of. If you’re in the same boat, there’s good news! Our Turkish recipe is super easy and will satisfy those pickled red cabbage cravings. Because I do crave it …
Welcome to our 50 favourite Turkish vegetarian and vegan recipes that currently feature on the blog. And, first things, first; this is a list for everybody. We’re not vegan. We’re not vegetarian. But we do love our vegetables. And it’s thanks to Turkish cuisine that we’ve incorporated so much more variety into our diets. Not …
Market day in any area of Turkey always means stalls piled high with fruits and vegetables. ‘Patlıcan ‘ in Turkish; the aubergine or eggplant is one such vegetable. And Turkish aubergine recipes are hugely popular. Here we are bringing you some of the best aubergine (eggplant) recipes that we love to cook. There’s something for …