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Baked haddock with tomatoes, red onion, peppers, capers and bay leaves, in...
A fisherman is getting ready for the catch of the day, the Bosphorus, Istanbul Do you like fish? How do you like your fish cooked? We have a delicious and easy all-in-one-tray baked fish with...
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Vegetable & Chickpea Soup with a Delicious Twist- Try sautéed Turkish spicy...
Vegetables and chickpea soup with sauteed spicy Turkish cured beef sausage slices on top; a delicious twist. I love a good, hearty soup in winter. With some crusty bread by the side, it can be a meal...
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Sautéed Carrots in Olive Oil with Garlic Yoghurt & Parsley; Sarimsakli,...
Sauteed carrots in olive oil with garlic yoghurt; a delicious, healthy mezze as a dip or by the side of grilled vegetables and meat. Yoghurt has a special place in Turkish cuisine; some of the finest...
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Greetings from Istanbul!- Istanbul’dan Merhaba – A Snapshot of Tastes, Sights...
Dear Mother, Anneanne, with the grandchildren – time for a feast! Greetings, or as we say in Turkish, a warm Merhaba to you all from Istanbul! It has been a few days since we have been at home,...
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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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Chocolate & Almond Easter Cake & Fascinating Turkey Trip, Just Around the...
Easter is around the corner and although the weather in England at the moment is more of winter-like than spring, the hopes are high and we are busy making an Easter hat for my 6 year old daughter and...
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Multicolors of Istanbul; Spice Market, Grand Bazaar, Street Food & Time Out...
Overlooking Eminonu. Golden Horn, Spice Market and Yeni Cami, Istanbul Istanbul’dan Merhabalar – Greetings from Istanbul!- I am embracing the many, vibrant colors of Istanbul; the Golden Horn, Spice...
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Hearts Beating Fast for Turkey & Semolina Halva with Pine Nuts for the Home Feel
Beautiful Istanbul, where the hearts beat fast now – how I long to be there It has been very hard being away from home at this troubled times at my beloved, beautiful homeland, Turkey. I am immensely...
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Seasonal Samphire (or Sea Beans or Deniz Borulcesi) with Salmon in Cherry...
Succulent Samphire, deniz borulcesi or sea beans, as it is called in the US, is in season at the moment, and it pairs with fish, boiled egg, broad beans beautifully Have you ever tried Samphire, or as...
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Vegetable & Chickpea Soup with a Delicious Twist- Try sautéed Turkish spicy...
Vegetables and chickpea soup with sauteed spicy Turkish cured beef sausage slices on top; a delicious twist. I love a good, hearty soup in winter. With some crusty bread by the side, it can be a meal...
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Sautéed Carrots in Olive Oil with Garlic Yoghurt & Parsley; Sarimsakli,...
Sauteed carrots in olive oil with garlic yoghurt; a delicious, healthy mezze as a dip or by the side of grilled vegetables and meat. Yoghurt has a special place in Turkish cuisine; some of the finest...
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Greetings from Istanbul!- Istanbul'dan Merhaba – A Snapshot of Tastes, Sights...
Dear Mother, Anneanne, with the grandchildren – time for a feast! Greetings, or as we say in Turkish, a warm Merhaba to you all from Istanbul! It has been a few days since we have been at home,...
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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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Baked Zucchini (courgette) halves with vegetables and chickpeas (garbanzo...
I previously made the delicious stuffed zucchini halves with ground meat, vegetables and chickpeas or garbanzo beans, inspired by my home town, Antioch’s (Antakya) cuisine. I was asked for a vegetarian...
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Greetings from Istanbul! Sights, people and food, glorious food
The Bosphorus bridge, Kiz Kulesi – the Maiden tower and the glorious Bosphorus Istanbul’dan merhaba! Home, sweet home; I think the more I age, home, my roots calls me even more eagerly, it is wonderful...
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A Special, Flying Visit to Istanbul
Simit, Turkish sesame coated bread rings; a warm welcome home We had a flying visit to Istanbul last weekend; packed with family and friends to see, my niece’s beautiful wedding and delicious Turkish...
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My Fascinating Turkey 2015 Tours; Can’t wait to get on road again
Ephesus – Izmir, Turkey I have recently watched this wonderful video on the beautiful Izmir region; Ephesus, the turquoise Aegean Sea, inviting Turkish food, friendly locals to welcome you; video said...
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Delights and Street food from Turkey and how to make them at home
Wholesome, delicious Turkish breakfast, my favorite meal of the day Merhaba and greetings from Turkey; it has been wonderful to be back home, catching up with family, friends and enjoying this...
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Our Turkish Cookery Course in Amman, Jordan; A Very Special Trip
Making Sarma, Stuffed vine leaves with participants in Amman, Jordan Merhaba All, I have just returned from Amman, Jordan, where we had our 3 day Turkish cookery course; it was a very special trip from...
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