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Nettles with Rice (Is?rgan Çe?itlemesi)
2008-05-06 22:09:00
Makes 3-4 servings 250 g fresh nettles * 1 onion * 50 g parsley * 2 tbsp olive oil * 1 coffee cup rice * 1 cup water (from boiling the nettles) * ½ tsp red pepper * salt Use plastic gloves. Wash 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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Potato Salad (Patates Salatas?)
2008-04-17 17:42:00
Makes 5-6 servings 5 medium sized potatoes * 50 g parsley * 1 carrot * 1/2 lemon juice * black pepper * salt Boil the potatoes and the carrot. Filter and mash them with a fork or in the mixer.... 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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Çorum Bread (Çorum Ekmek)
2008-04-04 14:44:00
Although it seems ordinary bread equal to many others, it surprises for its crustiness, lightness and has also the typical flavor of bread baked in firewood stove. This is the type of bread most... 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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Vanilla & Almond Pudding (Keşkül)
2008-04-03 22:13:00
Makes 4 servings 4 cups milk * 1 cup sugar * 1/3 cup cornstarch * 4 egg yolks * 1 tbsp vanilla extract * 1/2 cup chopped almonds To garnish: Chopped almonds Place the milk and sugar in a cooking... 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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Orchid Root Drink (Salep)
2008-04-01 17:38:00
The salep is a drink made of orchid root in powder called salep, which lends its name to the drink. It is a hot drink very common in Turkey during the winter, like the boza, another drink made with... 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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Ground Beef and Beet Leaves Stew (Paz? Kavurmas?) with Yogurt Dip (Sarm?sak
2008-03-31 07:47:00
Makes 4 servings Ground Beef and Beet Leaves Stew (Paz? Kavurmas?) 300 g beet greens * 300 g ground beef * 2 garlic cloves * 1 onion * 1 cup water * 3 tbsp olive oil * salt * red pepper Cut 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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Lemon Cake with White Chocolate Cream (Limonlu Kek)
2008-03-30 12:35:00
Makes 10-12 slices 125 g margarine * 1 1/2 cup sugar * 1/2 tsp salt * 2 eggs * 3 tbsp milk * 3 tbsp lemon juice * 2 cups flour * 1 tbsp lemon juice * 1 lemon zest * 1 tbsp baking powder To garnish:... 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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Ground Meat with Eggs (K?ymal? Yumurta)
2008-03-21 11:51:00
Makes 2 servings 200 g ground meat * 2 small green peppers * 2 eggs * 3 tbsp olive oil * salt * dried thyme Sauté de ground meat in the olive oil for about 10 minutes. Add the peppers cut in small... 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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Chickpea Salad (Nohut Salatas?)
2008-03-19 12:02:00
Makes 4 servings 400 g cooked chickpeas * 6 tbsp olive oil * 6 tbsp vinegar * 1 lemon juice * 4 tbsp minced chives * 6 tbsp minced parsley Mix the olive oil with the vinegar, lemon and salt. Cover... 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 Baggels with Mahaleb (Açma)
2008-03-16 09:44:00
For 8 baggels 500 g flour * 20 g yeast * 1/2 cup milk * 1/2 cup water * 1/4 cup oil * 1 tbsp sugar * 1 tsp salt * 2 egg whites * 2 tsp mahaleb To garnish: 2 egg yolks * sesame seeds * nigella... This is a summary. Click in Turkish & Delicious (top of the page) and visit the website for full content. Thank you!
More About: Pastries , Vegetarian Recipes , Tea time

Forest Kebab (Orman Kebab?)
2008-03-05 10:32:00
Makes 4 servings 250 g beef or veal * 2 tbsp olive oil * 1 large onion * 1 large potato * 1 carrot * 1 cup peas * 1 tsp tomato paste * 3 cups water * 1 tsp dried thyme * salt Cut the meat in cubes... 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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Rice with Eggplant and Lemon (Patl?canl? Pilav)
2008-02-19 17:51:00
Makes 2-3 servings 1 cup rice * 1 1/2 cup water * 1 eggplant * 4 tbsp olive oil * salt * 1 tbsp lemon zest Peel the eggplant and cut into small cubes. Soak in water with salt for 10 minutes. Wash... 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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Spinach and Meat Stew With Yogurt Dip (Yo?urtlu Ispanak)
2008-02-16 15:18:00
Makes 2-3 servings 500 g spinach * 4 tbsp olive oil * 1 onion * 200 g ground beef or veal * 1/2 cup rice * 2 cups water * salt * ½ tsp red pepper For the yogurt dip: 1 cup plain yogurt * 2 garlic... 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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Potato Börek (Patatesli Börek)
2008-02-15 16:24:00
5 phyllo pastry sheets (yufka) * 6 potatoes * 2 medium onions * 1/2 tsp red pepper * black pepper * 50 ml olive oil * salt * 2 eggs Peel the potatoes and boil them. Mash the potatoes with a fork.... 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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Dry Mint (Kuru Nane)
2008-02-13 23:35:00
The dry mint is indispensable in many Turkish recipes, particularly in some soups. Gives a unique and delicious flavor to dishes and is more discreet than the fresh mint. 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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Baked Chestnut Seller
2008-02-11 23:28:00
Bahçelievler - Ankara 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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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 (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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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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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!
More About: Vegetarian Recipes , Appetizers , Potato , Meze

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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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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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!
More About: Desserts , Vegetarian Recipes , Tea time , Burma , Walnuts

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!

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!

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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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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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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