Turkish Sherbet or as we call it in Turkey “Ottoman Sherbet” is a natural homemade drink made with fruits like plums, cherries, and spices. It is a very refreshing and intense flavored drink. You can experiment with a different mix of fruits too. Since I had grapes at hand I used some for this one….
Red pepper paste is an essential ingredient we use in Turkish cuisine. In stews, bean dishes, with chicken, making the spread, and many more… We are going to make a home-style red pepper paste and can it to preserve year long. It has a really deep color and taste and will be waiting to give…
Easy Turkish Red Lentil soup “Kırmızı Mercimek Çorbası” is one of the best known among the Turkish Soups. It is so easy to make, very healthy and delicious. With some dried bread cubes, you may even have it for lunch or dinner time with some side dishes. I cooked the Turkish-style lentil soup in a…
Turkish borek with cheese is very traditional, one of the savory tea time treats in Turkey. You can make it easily with yufka or phyllo sheets. I am going to make the borek simply in a pan using fewer ingredients. It is perfect for who wants to cook in less amount in a short time….
We are making popular Turkish bulgur salad Kısır in 20 minutes with fresh greens and spices. As a menu along with kısır, I wanted to prepare a Turkish Ladies Tea party concept 🙂 So I made the first thing that comes in mind, borek with white cheese and completed the menu with stuffed grape leaves…
Green bean is one of the most used summer veggies in Turkish Cuisine. The first dish that comes in mind is green beans in olive oil with tomatoes. In this cooking method, we don’t saute anything. Everything cooks stacked in layers with their own juice and steam, keeping the taste and the vitamins inside. It…