How to Make Turkish Ice Cream Ice cream, of course, is a favourite summer treat all over the world. However, authentic Turkish dondurma is very different from the ice cream made in other parts of the world (see our homemade Turkish ice cream recipe below). Salep powder and mastic (an aromatic resin from mastic trees … Read more
How to Make Turkish Pickles Pickles have been a prominent addition to the Ottoman and Turkish diets and tables for centuries. Both healthy and nutritious, they also enhance the flavours of many Turkish dishes and serve as preferred sides to legumes and other dishes, especially during the winter months. Pickle juice is also considered an … Read more
How to Make Menemen First prepared by Cretan Turks in Izmir along Turkey’s Agean coastline, menemen derives its name from the specific district where it was first created. The main ingredients of menemen are simply tomatoes, peppers and eggs, so it’s little wonder that it has survived from Ottoman times until today. It’s hard to … Read more
How to Make Chicken Breast Pudding Serves 12 Ingredients 10 ounces freshly cut, skinless, boneless chicken breasts ¾ cup cornstarch 8 ¾ cups whole milk, divided 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup sugar, plus some for sprinkling on the baking pan 2 tablespoons orange blossom or rose water Pinch of salt 3-4 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar … Read more
How to Make Turkish Muhammara Muhammara is one of the most beloved appetizers of Syrian, Levantine and Turkish cuisine. Like many recipes, it can be made with different ingredients in different countries. Even in Turkey, muhammara is prepared quite different region to region. But the main ingredients are the same; red capsicum, walnuts and bread. … Read more
How to Make Turkish Stuffed Mussels Serves 6 Ingredients 3 tablespoons currants 30 large mussels in their shells (about 2 pounds), scrubbed and beards removed 1 cup virgin olive oil, divided ¼ cup pine nuts 1 cup long-grain white rice, washed, soaked and drained 1 medium tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped ( ¾ cup) 1 … Read more
How to Make Turkish Thyme Salad The zahter plant, a type of thyme, is a self-grown wild plant. The zahter, which has many health benefits, is abundant in Turkey, especially in Gaziantep and Hatay regions. Zahter salad, which has a very fresh and delicious taste, is very healthy due to the fact that the plant … Read more