Turkish Food

Yengen Tost; Toastie with Cheese, Sucuk, Tomato and Pickles

Yengen toasties from Istanbul cookery book, image by Sam A Harris Turks are huge lovers of tost. It is our all-day snack, and you...

Süzme Mercimek Çorbası; Red Lentil Soup with Carrots and Potatoes

Mercimek Çorbası is my family’s favourite soup and it can probably lay claim to being the nation’s too. The version found most commonly...

Åžekerpare; Tender Semolina Cookies in Syrup

Sekerpare cookies from Istanbul cookery book. Image by Sam A Harris. These moist, grainy cookies are one of the most popular sweets in Türkiye,...

Hünkar Beğendi; Sultan’s Lamb Stew Over Smoked Aubergine and Béchamel Sauce

Hunkar Begendi, from Istanbul cookery book, image by Sam A Harris This classic lamb stew, served over a smoky aubergine (eggplant) purée in a...

Fırın Mücveri – Baked courgettes with feta, herbs

I love our crispy mücver fritters, though I equally enjoy this easy baked version, from my new cook book ISTANBUL; it is packed...

Minced Beef & Eggs Recipe (Turkish Kıymalı Yumurta)

There are quite a few delicious egg recipes in Turkish cuisine. But kıymalı yumurta – a one pan minced beef and eggs recipe...

Beetroot with Olives, Toasted Hazelnuts and Pul Biber Oil

I am excited to share with you, one of my favourite recipes at my new cook book, ISTANBUL – it is Beetroot with...

Cheat’s Yağlama; Layered flatbreads with meat sauce and garlic yoghurt

  Yağlama is a delicious and important specialty from Kayseri, central Anatolia. This lovely dish consists of layering the soft flat breads, with a...

Succulent Turkish Meatloaf Recipe – Dalyan Köfte • Turkey’s For Life

Quite a few years ago, now, I saw a tempting-looking dish on a Turkish language recipe website. It was called Dalyan Köfte –...

İzmir Köfte; Turkish meatballs with potatoes, tomatoes, peppers

  I love the simplicity and comforting taste of İzmir köfte. Traditionally, the köftes, meatballs and thin wedges of potatoes are first lightly fried,...

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