This delicious pie is currently sitting at the top of our All Time Favourite Dessert list. The chocolate shortbread pastry can be eaten by itself. It is that good. And if marzipan or almonds ...
Fruit
Jujubes, Chinese Dates or Custard Apples
Not so many people will recognise these little gems called Hurnap or Hünap in Turkish. You may have heard of them, known as Jujubes, Chinese Dates or Custard Apples. They are definitely not your ...
Limonata – a Turkish Village Drink
When I first came to Turkey I was 24 years old and never drank an ounce of alcohol. I was a flotilla hostess and would guide around 50 or 60 customers each night to a different restaurant on our sail ...
Quince Chutney
A generous neighbour gave me an armful of quinces and I wondered what I could do with them all. Well, when I had tried every other recipe known to mankind using quinces, it was time to try Quince ...
Pear and Cardamom Tart
Making this Pear and Cardamom Tart was an easy decision once I bit into these more-than-remarkable pears. However, actually cooking it required a technician! A Beko oven specialist. Not only did ...
Simple and Easy Mulberry Pie
Until I discovered Mulberry Pie, it was never close to being in my favourite Top 10 desserts. I truly am not a person to gush over recipes, saying 'Best Ever' or shouting 'You have to try this!!' as ...
Apricot Flan
Summer brings us the most wonderful gifts. Tantalisingly sweet, highly colourful fruit are just one of the many perks. An apricot flan is a delicious way to celebrate the season and markets are just ...
Turkish Apple Strudel
I feel blessed to have learnt about yufka, that wonderful Turkish pastry. I feel lost when I am out of Turkey and can't get my hands on any! I know that making yufka is carried out by millions ...