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My Mother’s Arab Kebab; from Historic Antakya (Antioch)
Arab Kebab- or Arap Kebabi, as we say in Turkish – is a juicy, delicious specialty made in the homes in Antakya, Southern part of Turkey, where my roots are from. This kebab is also so easy to make; I...
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Fascinating Istanbul Continues;The Basilica Cistern, Delights in Sultanahmet...
Fascinating Hagia Sophia, Istanbul One of the things I love about Istanbul, is the exposure of thousands of years of history. Indeed, Istanbul is a city where east meets west; at one side the ultra...
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A favorite Turkish treat; Sigara Boregi – Crispy Cheese and Herb filled...
Asli Borek, Besiktas; here is the cheese & parsley rolls on display If you have read my previous post on Istanbul, you may already know how much we Turks love a good borek, savory pastries, made...
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Simply delicious Aegean flavors;Eggplants, tomatoes, onions, peppers cooked...
Kusadasi Bay, Turkey The Aegean cost of Turkey has a special place in my heart. Perhaps it is the many happy childhood holidays we spent in local resorts in Ayvalik, Gumuldur and Cesme, where many...
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A Turkish Classic; Eggplants stuffed with onion, garlic and tomatoes in olive...
Imam Bayildi; eggplants, aubergines, stuffed with onions, garlic and tomatoes and poached in olive oil; just melt in the mouth Patlican, eggplants or aubergines are one of the most popular vegetables...
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Delicious and Easy Turkish Delights for Summer – Join us at the Istanbul...
Bosphorus is calling; former Egyptian Consulate and boats by the Bosphorus, Istanbul I will be traveling to Turkey, my homeland in early August, the travel bug in me already ready to go. Going home is...
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Let’s have a go at Turkish Cuisine; Sultan’s Delight, Zucchini Fritters,...
“Thank you for the wonderful Turkish cooking class; I learned so much about the Turkish cuisine, and couldn’t believe how easy it is to cook delicious, healthy food”; this has been one of the comments...
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Bended Eggplant Kebabs with Meatballs; Patlicanli Beli Bukuk
Bended eggplant kebab with meatballs; Patlicanli beli bukuk kebap; utterly delicious Our national favorite Patlican, or aubergine or eggplants are appearing in the markets more now; I love its...
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Eggplant kebab with yoghurt marinated chicken; Patlicanli Kebap
Baked eggplant kebab with chicken, onions, peppers; Patlicanli Tepsi Kebabi Merhaba all; we had a delightful Turkish cookery class at the weekend and this baked eggplant or aubergine kebab with...
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Baked Aubergine Kebab with Meatballs – Firinda Patlican Kebabi We greatly enjoy this delicious southern Turkish style Baked Aubergine Kebab with Meatballs – Firinda Patlican Kebabi, especially popular...
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