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Rice with Chestnuts and Blackcurrants (Kestaneli Pilav)
2008-02-07 11:57:00
Makes 4 servings1 cup baked and peeled chestnuts * 1 cup rice * 4 tbsp olive oil * 1 tbsp dried blackcurrants * 1 1/2 cup water * salt * black pepperWash the rice and bring it to fire with the olive oil. Sauté it for about two minutes on medium heat. Add the chestnuts, the dried blackcurrants and the seasonings and mix. Add the water and cover the cooking pot. Cook on low heat until all the water evaporates.
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Rice with Chestnuts and Blackcurrants (Kestaneli Pilav)
2008-02-07 11:57:00
Makes 4 servings 1 cup baked and peeled chestnuts * 1 cup rice * 4 tbsp olive oil * 1 tbsp dried blackcurrants * 1 1/2 cup water * salt * black pepper Wash the rice and bring it to fire with the... This is a summary. Click in Turkish & Delicious (top of the page) and visit the website for full content. Thank you!
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Leek and Rice Stew (Zeytinyağlı Pırasa)
2008-02-05 11:37:00
Makes 2 servings1 onion * 2 tbsp olive oil * 2 carrots * 500 g leek * 2 cups water * 1/2 cup rice * 1/2 lemon juice * saltMince the onion. Cut the carrots in small pieces. Saute the onion and carrots in the olive oil. Cut the leek in half lengthwise. Then cut pieces about half a finger in length and add to the other ingredients that are already cooking. Cook for about five minutes and add the water and rice. Season with salt. Keep on low heat until the rice is cooked. Add the lemon juice and turn off the fire.
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Leek and Rice Stew (Zeytinya?l? P?rasa)
2008-02-05 11:37:00
Makes 2 servings 1 onion * 2 tbsp olive oil * 2 carrots * 500 g leek * 2 cups water * 1/2 cup rice * 1/2 lemon juice * salt Mince the onion. Cut the carrots in small pieces. Saute the onion and... This is a summary. Click in Turkish & Delicious (top of the page) and visit the website for full content. Thank you!
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Beet Leaves Pie (Pezik Mücveri)
2008-01-30 18:19:00
This is a delicious recipe typical from the Black Sea region. Makes 4-6 servings 1 bunch beet leaves (about 750 g) * 1 onion * 1 tbsp flour * 2 eggs * 2 cups cooked rice * dry mint * black... This is a summary. Click in Turkish & Delicious (top of the page) and visit the website for full content. Thank you!
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Beet Greens Pie (Pezik Mücveri)
2008-01-30 18:19:00
This is a delicious recipe typical from the Black Sea region.Makes 4-6 servings1 bunch beet greens (about 750 g) * 1 onion * 1 tbsp flour * 2 eggs * 2 cups cooked rice * dry mint * black pepper * salt * olive oil to fryWash the beet greens and cut the stems. Mince the beet greens and boil with water. Filter and reserve. In a bowl, mix the eggs, the flour, the minced onion, the cooked rice and all the seasonings. Add the beet greens and mix well. Put oil in a large and anti-adherent frying pan. The pan must be completely covered with olive oil. Pour the mixture in the whole area of the pan. Cook on low heat, one of the sides, for about 10 minutes. When that side is cooked, fry the other side of the mixture. For that, use a plate with the same diameter of the frying pan or bigger. Place the dish on the pan and turn the pan, so that the mixture falls on the plate. Place the side that has not been cooked in the pan. Cook that side for about 10 minutes. Let cool down a little and turn on...
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In the market with more fruits and vegetables in season
2008-01-23 18:27:00
Purple / black carrots (kara havuç) White cabbage - brassica oleracea var. capitata f. alba (beyaz lahana). This is the most common cabbage in Turkey, and is always very big. Oranges... This is a summary. Click in Turkish & Delicious (top of the page) and visit the website for full content. Thank you!
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In the Market with more Fruits and Vegetables in Season
2008-01-23 18:27:00
Purple / black carrots (kara havuç) White cabbage - brassica oleracea var. capitata f. alba (beyaz lahana). This is the most common cabbage in Turkey, and is always very big.Oranges (portakal) Medlar - mespilus germanica (Muşmula) Turnips (turp) Jerusalem artichokes (yer elması) Pumpkin (bal kabağı) Chestnuts (kestane) Cauliflower (karnabahar) and broccoli (brokoli)
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Sautéed Potato Puree (Patates Kavurması)
2008-01-21 20:07:00
Makes 2-3 servings6 medium potatoes * 1 large onion * 1 tbsp pepper paste or 1 small tomato * 4-5 tbsp olive oil * red pepper * dry mint * black pepper * saltBoil the potatoes. Mince the onion and sauté slightly in the olive oil. Add the pepper paste or a peeled tomato cut in small pieces. Add the mashed potatoes. Season with salt and spices. Stir for about one minute over medium heat. Take from the fire and serve.This dish is usually served as an appetizer, but it is also delicious as a side dish.
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Sautéed Potato Puree (Patates Kavurmas?)
2008-01-21 20:07:00
Makes 2-3 servings 6 medium potatoes * 1 large onion * 1 tbsp pepper paste or 1 small tomato * 4-5 tbsp olive oil * red pepper * dry mint * black pepper * salt Boil the potatoes. Mince the onion... This is a summary. Click in Turkish & Delicious (top of the page) and visit the website for full content. Thank you!
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Vermicelli (Tel ?ehriye)
2008-01-21 15:37:00
In Turkey, this kind of pasta is used specially in soups. This is a summary. Click in Turkish & Delicious (top of the page) and visit the website for full content. Thank you!
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Vermicelli (Tel Åžehriye)
2008-01-21 15:37:00
In Turkey, this kind of pasta is used specially in soups.

Tomato and Vermicelli Soup (Domatesli ?ehriye Çorbas?)
2008-01-21 15:22:00
Makes 4-6 servings 3 large tomatoes * 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil * 1 liter water * 1/2 cup vermicelli (tel ?ehriye)* salt * dry mint to sprinkle Wash the tomatoes and cut them in pieces. Place them in a... This is a summary. Click in Turkish & Delicious (top of the page) and visit the website for full content. Thank you!
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Tomato and Vermicelli Soup (Domatesli Şehriye Çorbası)
2008-01-21 15:22:00
Makes 4-6 servings3 large tomatoes * 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil * 1 liter water * 1/2 cup vermicelli (tel ÅŸehriye)* salt * dry mint to sprinkleWash the tomatoes and cut them in pieces. Place them in a cooking pot along with the olive oil. Cook for about 10 minutes with the pot covered, stirring occasionally. Add the water and use a mixer to mash. Season with salt and add the vermicelli. Bring to fire until the vermicelli gets soft. Sprinkle with dry mint while serving.
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Kaday?f Rolls with Walnuts and Pistachio (Burma Kaday?f)
2008-01-20 20:53:00
500 g kaday?f dough (shredded phyllo) * 250 g butter * 250 g chopped walnuts For the syrup: 5 cups sugar * 2 cups water * juice of 1 lemon To garnish: Powdered pistachios Melt the butter and let... This is a summary. Click in Turkish & Delicious (top of the page) and visit the website for full content. Thank you!
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K?rka?aç Hamburgers (K?rka?aç Köftesi)
2008-01-17 16:37:00
K?rka?aç is the name of a village located near the coast of the Aegean Sea and included in the province of Manisa. This köfte has the name of this village and is typical of the region. Makes 4-5... This is a summary. Click in Turkish & Delicious (top of the page) and visit the website for full content. Thank you!

Kırkağaç Hamburgers (Kırkağaç Köftesi)
2008-01-17 16:37:00
Kırkağaç is the name of a village located near the coast of the Aegean Sea and included in the province of Manisa. This köfte has the name of this village and is typical of the region.Makes 4-5 servings300 g ground beef or veal * 1 onion * 1 1/2 cup (approx.) old bread, crumbled * 100 g parsley * salt * oil to fry * plain yogurtMince the onion and parsley very finely. Mix all ingredients well, except the yogurt, and knead very well with the hands. Give shape to very thin and small hamburgers and fry them in hot oil. Put them on a kitchen towel, and then pass them to a serving plate. Serve hot, accompanied with plain yogurt.

Apple Walnut Cookies (Elmal? Kurabiye)
2008-01-16 13:25:00
For 18-20 units 4 ½ cups flour * 250 g margarine * 2 tbsp yogurt * 50 grams powdered sugar * 1 tbsp yeast * 1 tbsp vanilla extract For the filling: 3 apples * 1 tbsp cinnamon * 3 tbsp sugar * 1 cup... This is a summary. Click in Turkish & Delicious (top of the page) and visit the website for full content. Thank you!
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Tekirda? Hamburguer (Tekirda? Köfesi)
2008-01-16 12:26:00
Makes 6 servings 1/2 kg ground veal or beef * 1 egg * 2-3 slices old bread * 1 onion * salt * black pepper * cumin * dry mint * oil to fry Mince the onion very finely. In a bowl, mix the ground... This is a summary. Click in Turkish & Delicious (top of the page) and visit the website for full content. Thank you!

Kadayıf Rolls with Walnuts and Pistachio (Burma Kadayıf)
2008-01-12 20:53:00
500 g kadayıf dough (shredded phyllo) * 250 g butter * 250 g chopped walnutsFor the syrup:5 cups sugar * 2 cups water * juice of 1 lemonTo garnish:Powdered pistachiosMelt the butter and let it cool down. Separate the kadayıf shreds and place it in an oven tray. Pour the melted butter over the dough and soak all the shreds in it. Take a portion of dough (in the amount of an orange) and open it. Sprinkle with a soup spoon of crumbled walnuts and form a roll as follows: roll it, first, across the width and then giving several laps, holding the dough in the extremities. Have the same procedure with the remaining dough. Place the rolls on the oven tray which has the remaining melted butter and cook on a 200° pre-heated oven until they get crusty. Meanwhile, prepare the syrup. Bring to fire the sugar and the water for 15 minutes. Add the lemon juice and remove from fire. Let it cool down. When the rolls are ready, let them cool down (until the oven tray gets warm) and cover with the wa...
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Borlotti Bean Stew (Zeytinya?l? Barbunya)
2008-01-10 16:15:00
Makes 4 servings 400 g boiled borlotti beans * 2 tomatoes * 1 onion * 3 tbsp olive oil * 1 carrot * 2 green chili pepers * 1/2 litre water * salt Bring to fire the minced onion, the peppers cut in... This is a summary. Click in Turkish & Delicious (top of the page) and visit the website for full content. Thank you!
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Borlotti Bean Stew (Zeytinyağlı Barbunya)
2008-01-10 16:15:00
Makes 4 servings400 g boiled borlotti beans * 2 tomatoes * 1 onion * 3 tbsp olive oil * 1 carrot * 2 green chili pepers * 1/2 litre water * saltBring to fire the minced onion, the peppers cut in small pieces and the olive oil. Cook on low heat for about three minutes. Add the carrot and tomatoes cut in small pieces and cook a few more minutes. Add the boiled beans, water and salt and cook over low heat for about 20-30 minutes. Decorate with fresh minced parsley, if you wish.In Turkey, this dish is usually served cold and eaten as an appetizer. It is included in the vast catalogue of meze (appetizers) so typical of the Turkish cuisine. A meal in Turkey can be only composed by a group of meze. The drink that usually accompanies the meze is the raki, the national drink of Turkey. This dish is also delicious eaten hot and served with a pilaf.
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Bulgur Pilaf (Sade Bulgur Pilav?)
2008-01-10 12:36:00
Makes 4 servings1 cup bulgur * 1 1/2 cup water * 2 tbsp butter (or olive oil) * salt * black pepperPlace the olive oil in a pot or melt the butter. Wash the bulgur and sauté it slightly in the olive oil or butter for about two minutes. Add the water and seasonings and cook over low fire until the water evaporate completely. Turn off the fire, gently stir the bulgur and serve hot.Note: This recipe is usually made with butter but you can also do it with olive oil.
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Bulgur Pilaf (Sade Bulgur Pilavı)
2008-01-10 12:36:00
Makes 4 servings1 cup bulgur * 1 1/2 cup water * 2 tbsp butter (or olive oil) * salt * black pepperPlace the olive oil in a pot or melt the butter. Wash the bulgur and sauté it slightly in the olive oil or butter for about two minutes. Add the water and seasonings and cook over low fire until the water evaporate completely. Turn off the fire, gently stir the bulgur and serve hot.Note: This recipe is usually made with butter but you can also do it with olive oil.
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Beypazar? Baklava (Beypazar? Baklavas?)
2008-01-08 16:52:00
Beypazar? is a town belonging to the province of Ankara and located nearly 100 kilometers far from the centre of the capital of Turkey.Walking in the streets of Beypazar? is a discovery of new flavors in every meter square. I will post soon one of these trips, but for now I leave you with some pictures of one of the most typical and famous products of Beypazar?: the baklava with 80 floors (80 katl? Beypazar? baklavas?). It is a baklava made with 80 sheets of very thin dough and filled with walnuts. So many layers of dough contribute to a unique and different flavor, but always delightful... You can find here a baklava recipe.
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Leg of Lamb Filled with Chestnuts (Kestaneli Kuzu Kol Sarmas?)
2008-01-08 15:54:00
Makes 4 servings 1 leg of lamb (with bone and open) * 2 cups peeled chestnuts * 2 onions * 1 tbsp minced parsley * 2 tsp salt * 2 tsp black pepper * 1 tbsp minced thyme * 3-4 garlic cloves * 3 tbsp... This is a summary. Click in Turkish & Delicious (top of the page) and visit the website for full content. Thank you!
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Turkish Chicken And Orzo Soup (Tavuklu ?ehriye Çorbas?)
2008-01-05 14:47:00
Makes 4 servings1 1/2 cup cooked and minced chicken * 1 cup chicken stock (from cooking the chicken) * 5 cups water * 3 tbsp olive oil * 1/2 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta) * 3 tbsp lemon juice * minced parsley * saltPut the chicken and the water in a pot. Place over medium heat . When the water starts to boil, add the orzo and cook until it gets soft. Take from the fire and add the lemon juice and the minced parsley.
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Chestnut Cookies Covered With Chocolate (Çikolatal? Kestane ?ekeri - Karyok
2008-01-04 21:05:00
With the arrival of cooler weather, the ice cream give rise to small kiosks selling these delicious cookies that may have various shapes. Apart from being traditionally called Çikolatal? Kestane ?ekeri, they are also called Karyoka.It is quite easy to make these cookies at home. Here is the recipe: 2 cups cooked and mashed chestnuts * 1/2 cup powdered sugar * 2-4 tbsp cream * 1 tablet of bitter chocolate (100 g) * grated pistachios to garnishBeat the chestnuts, the powdered sugar and two tbsp of cream in the mixer. The resultant mixture should be easily shaped with the hands. If necessary, add a little more cream to get the ideal consistency. Place in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, melt the chocolate in water-bath. Add a tbsp of cream and mix. Give shape to the chestnut puree. Place the cookies over parchment paper and cover them with melted chocolate. Sprinkle with grated pistachios and keep in the refrigerator. Pass them to a serving plate and serve.
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Istanbul: Foodie Destination 2008
2008-01-02 14:41:00
The New York Times chose Istanbul as the Foodie Destination 2008 . Find here the article on the subject.

Chicken Phyllo Rolls (Tavuklu Börek)
2008-01-02 12:16:00
For about 15 rolls1 onion * 2 tbsp olive oil * 1 chicken breast cooked and minced * black pepper * salt * red pepper * thyme * 3 phyllo dough sheets (yufka) * 1 egg * 3 tbsp yogurt * 125 g melted margarine To garnish: 1 egg yolkBring to fire the minced onion with the olive oil. Add the chicken and the seasonings and cook on low fire for about 10 minutes. Reserve. Mix the yogurt with an egg and the melted margarine. Open each of the phyllo dough sheets, brush the surface of each with the liquid mixture and superimpose the three. Cut equal squares and cover each with the chicken. Wrap each one, bending the ends to the inside. Brush each roll with an egg yolk. Place in a greased oven tray and bake on 200 ° pre-heated oven until they become crusty.
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