FOOD

KADAYIF Kadayif, just like baklava, is among the favorite desserts in Turkey. Altough there are other types of deserts named 'Kadayif' like 'Tas Kadayif' (Stoned Kadayif) or 'Ekmek Kadayifi’ (Bread Kadayif), what is generally understood by Kadayif is 'tel-string- Kadayif’....

MERCIMEK ÇORBASI (LENTIL SOUP) This soup is a winter warmer for Turkish cuisine and it is served as a starter in Turkish meals. It is accepted as a main curer especially for sick times. In the rural parts of Turkey...

ICLI KÖFTE Icli Köfte, or Oruk is a very popular, traditional Turkish snack made by filling the bulgur with dough. It consists of a cracked-wheat shell filled with minced meat, spices, minced onions and parsley. It is originated from an...

DOLMA (STUFFED VEGETABLES) Dolma has an important place in Turkish cuisine. It is one of the dishes that is made in almost every region of Turkey. The history of the Dolma dates back to the Central Asian Turks. The Turks...

GÖZLEME Gözleme is a traditional Turkish flatbread and pastry dish, made of hand-rolled leaves of yufka dough that are lightly brushed with butter and eggs, filled with various toppings, sealed, and cooked over a griddle. The dough is usually unleavened,...