One of th Bodrum's most important value is Mandalina. (tangerine)A festival is held in its honour every  winter and and several associations exhibit their products such as mandarin jam, stuffed mandarins, mandarin ice-cream, mandarin juice. Bodrum tangerine is one of a kind, there is no other like it in the world. And here…

The recipe I am going to share with you today is very special one. Tangerine jam or marmalade, but before I share my recipe may be I should be telling you about the place where the main ingredient of this recipe comes from. I am sure many has heard about our magnificient town, BODRUM in Turkey.
 
The town of Bodrum, ancient…

Revani / Basbousa is a semolina sponge cake sweetened with simple syrup. It is a very popular dessert all year around in Turkey as well as all other eastern mediterranean countries.

For me it is a winter dessert since it is syrupy and gives one a lot of energy. Now that it is that time of the year again, lets get started…

Cultivated in Egypt thousands of years ago Figs have a long culinary history. They were even mentioned as "holy foods" in some ancient writings. Westerners were introduced to figs during the 16th century and became very popular then.

Figs contain antioxidants, dietary fiber and easily absorbed fructose which is great for…

Potato salads come in many varieties. They make great accompaniments to grilled burgers, hot dogs, steaks or other summer deliciousness. They are favorites of family picnics too. Since Potato salads always satisfy, they can even replace a lunch or supper just by themselves.
Everyone has a favorite potato salad. The secret to my…

It's almost time to say goodbye to stop cooking winter vegetables and I am closing the season with a Pumpkin Dessert. Here I come with a wonderful recipe; A combination of pumpkin and creme caramel!
I am sorry to do this to you but what's wrong with loading the soft, sweet and creamy pumpkin with lucious creme caramel! Heavenly…

Italian cuisine is one of the best loved cuisine in the world. This recipe I am going to share with you today is a combination of Italian and Turkish cuisine. I have adapted the recipe a bit but the roots are pure Italian. You can make it in advance to allow time for the flavours to combine and intensify and bake the last…

Turkish cuisine owes much of its heritage to the Ottoman Empire cuisine.
This specific dish, Mahmudiye  which dates back to 16th century is named after Sultan Mahmut the Second. In Ottoman cuisine, spices, dried fruit, fresh herbs and nuts played an important role and were vastly included in chicken and meat dishes.

The…

Lentil Soup is one of the most popular soups of Turkey. It is is filling, comforting, simple, nutritious and easy. Pairing lentils with vegetables like carrots and potatoes makes this a more flavorful, hearty soup. There's no better way to warm up on a cold day than with a lentil soup. Please try it!

These yummy appetizers are always a hit at parties.. Your guests won't be able to stop talking about these spinach balls. They can be served warm or at room temperature and great dipped in yogurt sauces or sauces made with mustard. These can also be frozen unbaked and popped into the oven when unexpected guests pop in. They are…

High in protein and fibre, quinoa is a tasty grain-like seed.Quinoa is also a good source of iron, magnesium, vitamin E, potassium, and fiber. It looks a bit like couscous and is as versatile as rice, but quinoa has a richer, nuttier flavor than either of them. Cooking quinoa is as easy as cooking rice, only…

Semolina Helva is one of the simplest dessert recipes. Using only minimal ingredients you can create a very tasty dessert. The amount of sugar can be adjusted to ones liking. Different flavor essences can be added to give it a special twist like orange or lemon rind, vanilla, pine nuts or almonds. As for me I love adding…

This cake has mastered a moist crumb with a dense texture  and  the full flavor of apple and carrots. Pairing this cake with the frosting recipe below, you will find it hard not to have another slice. The poppy seeds add an interestin texture and make it super tasty.