It's not really soup weather yet but these ingredients are so seasonal, so easily available to us here in Turkey right now, I think you simply must try this truly delectable soup. Not only the ...
tomatoes
Tomatoes, Tomatoes, Tomatoes …
August is THE month for the best, the tastiest, the reddest, the juiciest of tomatoes. Here in the Assos region, those from the tarla or fields around Çanakkale are the ones most available and ...
Vegetarian Delight: Colourful Casserole of Summer Vegetables
A dish of mixed vegetables in Turkey is generally known as türlü and is one of my personal favourites. The weather outside is 30+ degrees so why would I feel like a hot casserole of veggies? ...
Roasted Tomatoes with Herbs and Anchovy Fillets
It's the height of summer here in Turkey and it feels great. What I really love is waking up every morning to a clear blue sky and having the full certainty that today the temperature is going to soar ...
Tabbouleh: Tabule or Tabbouli 2
Why is this Tabbouleh 2? Simply because last year I posted a tabule recipe, Turkish-style (and Turkish spelling!). However, this one is different. Read on! I think I've mentioned that in reading ...
Casserole of summer tomatoes, aubergines, goat’s cheese and fresh herbs
Yes, this is indeed another Didem Şenol recipe. I seem to be mesmerised by her recipes. And why not? They are seasonal which is what I am all about, and her book is extremely attractive with ...
Türlü – Summer Casserole of Vegetables with Lamb
Does a casserole sound a bit too wintry? I know we usually think of casseroles as being warm and comforting but because this one is filled with all the fresh summery vegetables, it seems like just ...
Menemen: Eggs Turkish-style
menemen almost cooked! Today is a day akin to Christmas: it’s the first day of Şeker Bayram (pron: shek-er by-rum) ie the 30 days of Ramazan are over and you can just feel the relief in the air. ...