Baklava is “the” oriental dessert par excellence. Baklava is very popular among Turkish pastries. We can define it as the national dessert, but in reality, it is a dessert that is widespread throughout all Middle Eastern countries. The recipe that I propose is slightly simplified compared to that of my mother, as I use purchased phyllo dough (called “yufka” in Turkish), while she, on the other hand, kneaded it lovingly by hand. Before we get started, get yourself a large, shallow pan. I use an aluminium one, which can also be used for making pizza by the slice (hello, multiculturalism!). The very first thing we need to do is make…

Biber Dolmasi or Stuffed Turkish Peppers (Biber Dolması), please find below the recipe : Here is the Turkish recipe for biber dolması, that is, stuffed peppers. I want to share with you a dish that is cooked in all Turkish homes, the biber dolması. Now I imagine your expressions because you will think that even in Italy, there are regions where the tradition of stuffed pepper exists, as in Sicily for example. Surely in all Mediterranean countries we find a similar dish, but each country always brings something new, its own touch, a variation, which certainly makes it “different” in some respects. I will explain my mother’s recipe to you,…

Yogurtlu bulgur koftesi or bulgur meatballs with yogurt is a typical dish from the Turkish hinterland. It is one of those dishes that reminds us of our Asian origins in the steppes. The use of yogurt takes us directly back to our Asian past. Yogurtlu bulgur koftesi or bulgur meatballs with yogurt, despite the elaborate name, is a very simple dish to make. The ingredients to prepare Yogurtlu bulgur koftesi Here are the ingredients to prepare Yogurtlu bulgur koftesi, use a glass as a measuring cup. 2 glasses of fine bulgur wheat (bulgur can be found in hypermarkets or in some Turkish shops) 2 glasses of hot water 1 egg…

Here is the recipe for Ezogelin. In its varied culinary landscape, Turkey is also the country known for its many soups. In this article I will give you the recipe for delicious Ezogelin soup and I will explain how to prepare it. This soup, on a par with the mercimek çorbasi, is one of the most popular and appreciated. Ingredients for the ezogelin recipe Here are the ingredients for the ezogelin recipe. Use a glass of water as a measuring cup. 1/4 cup of rice 1/2 of bulgur 1 glass of red lentils 1/2 golden onion tomato paste (one teaspoon) 1 clove of garlic 1 teaspoon of pepper, paprika and…