There are two variations to a traditional eggplant kebab recipe. You could cut the eggplant into even wedges and alternate the eggplant and mince on a skewer or you could ...
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Baklava Recipe
Baklava is a traditional dessert that is rich and made with filo pasty, pistachio nuts, butter and syrup. It’s a Turkish favorite and surprisingly it’s really easy to make. You don’t need to be a master chef to make baklava but you’re friends will think you are. This particular variety of Baklava comes from Gaziantep [...]
Turkish Delight Recipe
Turkish Delight like many Turkish foods is quite simple. Turkish delight comes in different flavours, sizes, some with nuts inside, some coasted in coconut rather then icing sugar. This Turkish delight recipe is a little time consuming as it needs time to set but well worth the wait. Turkish Delight is generally served with Turkish [...]
Adana Kebab Recipe
Adana is a south central Anatolian city in Turkey. On the Mediterranean sea, its cuisine is Armenian and Middle Eastern influenced. Adana Kebab is the cities signature dish, is made from minced lamb. This Adana kebab recipe is a slightly healthier version from those served in restaurants in Adana and restaurants throughout Turkey and the world. The difference is that my [...]
Leek, Feta and Walnut Soup Recipe
Leek, feta and walnut soup may sound like an odd combination of flavours but they do work well. I love this soup as its delicate from the leek but gets if flavouring from the dill and feta. This low fat soup recipe is ideal for anyone trying to loose weight as leeks are low in calories [...]
Spiced Saffron Milk Cap Mushroom Recipe
Spiced saffron milk cap mushroom recipe is a great weeknight side dish or meze but is not a traditional Turkish recipe. Lactarius Deliciosus is the official name for these kinds of mushrooms that are found growing under pine trees. This variety of mushroom grows in the outer areas of Izmir and Antalya. We are lucky [...]
Pumpkin Borek Recipe
Pumpkin borek finds its home in the Thrace, Marmara and Black sea regions of Turkey and is known as “Kabak boregi”. This pumpkin borek recipes is quick, easy and delicious. This pumpkin borek using yufka pastry not filo is healthy and sweet and is a great light meal with salad, side dish or meze. Recipe [...]
Tomato and Roquefort Salad
This Tomato and Roquefort salad is a twist on a traditional Turkish salad recipe. What makes this healthy salad special is the quality of the tomatoes. I’m lucky and have fresh organic tomatoes straight from my parents garden but if you don’t have that luxury, get the tomatoes from your local farmers market. It really [...]
Chia & Linseed Rye Bread
This is not a traditional Turkish bread but more a curious creation of mine that turned out great. Chia seeds are known as a “power food” for nutrition but also weight loss. Chia is high in calcium and protien yet as its absorbs water it keeps you hydrated longer. They are also so filling they [...]












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