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5.0 – 1 reviews • Beans and Legumes Veggie burger meets Turkish wrap in this umami-packed red lentil dürüm (that’s Turkish for wrap). We’re not just talking lentils here. The flatbread’s homemade (so easy you’ll never buy store-bought again) and slathered with a multi-purpose tomato brown butter. Call it a burger, call it a wrap, we … Read more
4.1 – 15 reviews • Turkish pide bread is commonly eaten during the month of Ramadan to break the fast, but I like to make it year round. This is a no-knead bread that’s quite simple to master. The key to a delicious and fluffy pide, or flat bread, is not using too much flour. You … Read more
5.0 – 2 reviews • Dairy Recipes Buttery eggs served over a creamy yogurt sauce scented with garlic and dill will instantly brighten up your mornings. A nod to Turkish cilbir, this breakfast is made complete with warm crusty bread. Level: Easy Total: 30 min Active: 30 min Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 1 1/3 cups plain … Read more
0.0 – 0 reviews • Lunch Stuffed grape leaves, also known as dolma, dolmeh or dolmades, are the perfect complement to just about any meal. Making them is a labor of love, but they are absolutely worth the effort. Vine leaves are packed with a spiced filling, then slowly cooked in a flavorful sauce, often olive … Read more
0.0 – 0 reviews • This classic Turkish flatbread is usually cooked in a brick oven. To bring this homemade version as close as possible to restaurant style, we bake it at a high temperature on a baking sheet that’s been heating in the oven, providing the effect of cooking on the hot surface of the … Read more
2.0 – 2 reviews • Summer Cold baklava, called sütlü soğuk baklava, has become a popular confection in Turkey in recent years, especially during summertime and Ramadan. While classic baklava is sweetened with simple syrup, this version is soaked in a combination of milk and syrup, then finished with a variety of toppings, such as a … Read more
0.0 – 0 reviews • The savory savory Turkish pastry known as börek can have many different fillings, including potatoes, cheese and ground meats. This version uses ground beef which, along with lamb, is a popular meat to use. Turks typically have börek with ayran (a yogurt drink) or tea, and it can be a breakfast, … Read more
4.0 – 8 reviews • Kunefe, also known as knafah is a classic Middle Eastern dessert made of pastry filled with cheese that is then soaked in syrup. There are several regional varieties. The Turkish version, which inspired this recipe, uses the shredded phyllo called kadayif and sweet cheese (an unsalted melting cheese; unsalted mozzarella is … Read more
4.6 – 5 reviews • Fall Yufka is the traditional flatbread of Turkish cuisine, used in everything from shawarma to boreks. Chewy, soft, and blistered, these easy unleavened wraps come together in 30 minutes with just flour, water, oil, and salt—and they’ll outshine anything you find in supermarkets. Level: Easy Total: 45 min Active: 25 min … Read more
4.4 – 14 reviews • Beef Level: Intermediate Total: 2 hr 20 min Prep: 40 min Inactive: 20 min Cook: 1 hr 20 min Yield: 10 servings Ingredients 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound mild green peppers, such as cubanelles or Anaheims, stemmed, seeded and coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon pul biber pepper (Aleppo pepper) 1 … Read more