The Turkish Cookbook
Turkish sour okra (Bamya)
Okra is a favourite in Persian cuisine and through the Ottoman Empire, it has found its way across the region, including Turkey. Okra is...
Turkish scrambled eggs (Menemen)
Every morning in Istanbul my hotel would serve our family these eggs and I fell in love with them. Simple but bursting with flavours from...
Saffron pudding (Zerde)
Zer comes from the Persian word "zerd" which means gold or yellow. The dish gets its colour from the large amounts of saffron, though in...
Turkish tomato dip (Domates ezmesi)
This is yet another delightful spicy dip from Turkey. This dips is fresh and full of pungent flavors, perfect for grilled meats, as a...
Turkish zucchini fritters (Mücver)
Zucchini is favoured all over the Mediterranean for its light flavours and the numerous ways chefs can cook them. They are used as...
Turkish chicken hotpot
Some stews are easy, the flavors come together effortlessly with slow cooking. This super simple stew is one of those. Nothing gets...