Known as Jerusalem Artichokes, Sunchokes or Earth Apples, these ginger root like  knobby tubers are very healty. They are a great source of...

Dishes of grape or cabbage leaves wrapped around a filling are called dolma or yaprak dolma 'leaf dolma' in many cuisines or they  may be...

Today's recipe is an Ottoman dish. My dear friend Aslıhan Mutlu serves this dish in her restaurant "Erenler Sofrası" in Bodrum. Her version is...

A summer delicacy from the Bodrum Peninsula is "Stuffed Courgette Flowers". These  beautiful yellow coloured flowers open early in the...

Pinto beans 'Barbunya' are attractive looking beans, beige colored with lovely speckles ranging from dusky pink to purple. Preparing and cooking...

In Turkey, especially in the Aegean Region 'Zeytinyağlı' dishes are those prepared with olive oil and are served either lukewarm or cold. Almost...

Turkish cuisine owes much of its heritage to the Ottoman Empire cuisine.This specific dish, Mahmudiye  which dates back to 16th century is named...

This dish is considered Ukrainian in origin and takes its name from the capital of Ukraine, Kiev. "Kotlety po-kievski" is seasoned butter rolled...

The most common type of poultry in the world is chicken. People love chicken for its great taste, healthfulness, budget friendliness and low fat...

Today here in İstanbul at an activity organized by Anavarza Bal (Anavarza Honey) I was privileged to meet a great woman who describes herself "a...

Circassian chicken made its way into Turkish cuisine during the Ottoman period when the Ottoman Empire controlled much of the region now known as...

 Magluba  is said to be an old Middle Eastern dish. Magluba literally means,"upside down".  This recipe is an upside down rice dish cooked with...