“Saç Tava” or Tawa is one of the traditional specialty dishes of Turkish cuisine. This Beef stir-fried with vegetables, known as a pre-wedding dish in some regions, and you can find it in most Turkish restaurants. It is cubed meat, beef stir fry in special tawa pans, with onions, tomatoes, green peppers, and some spices….
Kofta is a popular meatball type of dish in Turkey and the middle east. We have many kofte recipes and kebabs in Turkish cuisine. I will make a kofte kebab, the way we make it at home, easily using a food processor in this episode. The great thing is you can freeze and cook whenever…
Let’s make spicy, Turkish-style stuffed cabbage rolls “Lahana sarması.” Stuffed cabbage rolls are a popular and traditional dish in Turkey. We have different recipes but mostly have two varieties, one with ground meat and a vegan version without meat (as an olive oil dish). In this episode, I will make it with ground beef and…
Gozleme is a savory, Turkish stuffed flatbread. It’s a popular quick meal throughout Anatolia and street food, widely available in Istanbul and Turkey. The thinly rolled dough is topped with ingredients, often with ground beef, spinach, cheese, potatoes, and parsley. After you fold it over and seal it, you cook on a sac Tawa, griddle,…
When you think of Turkish soup, the first one that comes to mind would probably be “Mercimek Çorbası” Lentil soup. We have different varieties with different lentil types and veggies. But especially in restaurants, they serve this smooth and creamy golden yellow lentil soup. I am going to show you how you can make this…
Tempting flatbread filled with a good size ball of delicious potato filling. It’s called “Velibah” in Turkish but it’s known as a Circassian Borek type. It is very easy to make, no oven needed. We are going to cook it on a griddle or pan. Enjoy it with your breakfast, lunch, or any time of…