Turkish Style Rack of Lamb is a savory alternative to the more commonly flavored rack of lamb chops we are accustomed to. The spicy seasoning combined with the tangy yogurt and bright mint is pleasingly flavorful to say the least. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Lamb and Turkish Food Lamb is meat of choice in Turkish cuisine. If...
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Turkish Bread: Pide
I've never met a carbohydrate I didn't like! I am in love with Turkish bread: pide. So what exactly is pide? Well, it's a Turkish bread that can be eaten plain or stuffed. Some of the most popular stuffing choices are: seasoned lamb, feta, or spinach. [feast_advanced_jump_to] You don't have to be a baker Don't let...
Dolmas- Stuffed Grape Leaves
Dolmas, from the Turkish verb "to stuff", are the culinary legacy of the mighty Ottoman Empire. They form part of the meze or hors d'oeuvres menu of the eastern Mediterranean. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Dolmas history and background: The precursor to dolmas is thought to be the Greek thrion" a fig leaf stuffed with sweetened cheese. Dolmas can...
Turkish Chickpea Burgers
Anything that takes 5 minutes to prepare, and is delicious has my name all over it. For all my vegetarian friends, this Turkish chickpea"burger" recipe is for you! These are so full of flavor you wont even have to ask: "Where's the beef"? because frankly, you won't miss it. Like Turkish cuisine, these babies are...
Burek
Burek: spiced beef wrapped in phyllo pastry. These tasty treats are a staple street food in Eastern Europe and easy to make at home. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Slavic Cuisine Burek is an integral part of Slavic cuisine. According to my dear friend Srdjan, who is from Montenegro (part of the former Yugoslavia), burek can be found...
Cous Cous Salad with Dates, Nuts and Apricots
[feast_advanced_jump_to] A Twist on Tradition Cous cous salad with dates, nuts, and apricots is a slight twist on a typical Turkish dish from the region of Anatolia(a large region of Turkey). It is an awesome side dish to take to a picnic, or dinner party. The traditional dish uses bulgur wheat, but I felt...
Spicy Turkish Meat Pastries
I love anything wrapped in a pastry; well, almost anything. Who doesn't love a flaky, fluffy, buttery, melt in your mouth pastry enveloping a delicious sweet or savory filling? I don't know anyone, do you? [feast_advanced_jump_to] A school lesson Years ago when I was homeschooling my son, an experience I would like to bury deep...
Turkish Orange and Onion Salad
[feast_advanced_jump_to] Summer Salad Orange and onion salad is what you've been waiting for. This Turkish orange and onion salad is a great addition to any summer menu. It's light, refreshing, and a nice deviation from the usual greens. Bonus, no heavy or processed dressings. The simple dressing of olive oil, and herbs doesn't overshadow...
Ezme: Turkish Tomato and Pepper Salsa
What is ezme? Ezme is a Turkish tomato and pepper relish or salsa that is out of this world. Think of it as salsa's Turkish cousin. I had one bite at a Turkish restaurant and I was in love. I vowed to replicate it at home so I could enjoy it anytime I wanted. So...
Poğaças - Savory Turkish Pastries
Poğaças pronounced pwa-cha is a savory Turkish pastry made with feta and blue cheese. They are a close cousin to the Middle Eastern cheese fatayer, or the Greek tiropita. The dough is similar in consistency to that of a biscuit dough. It uses no eggs, and has a nice elasticity that makes it incredibly easy...