A Taste of Turkish Cuisine


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The traditional Turkish dishes featured in this cookbook make use of a variety of beans, grains, fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, and, of course, yogurt (one of Turkey's most important contributions to international cuisine). A history of Turkey's culinary traditions accompanies the 187 recipes, as well as glossaries of commonly used ingredients and Turkish cooking terms.




Essential Turkish Cuisine


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This “long overdue tribute to the richly sensuous food of Turkey” is “handsome, intriguing, and beautifully illustrated” (Mimi Sheraton, former New York Times food critic). Engin Akin shares her culinary mastery and describes the evolution of Turkey’s diverse culture of food in Essential Turkish Cuisine. Complete with two hundred recipes found across the country, including traditional dolmas, kebabs, halva, and more, this definitive book offers rare insight into the myriad influences on modern Turkish cooking. Featuring a wide range of large and small plates—from Stuffed Peppers and Eggplant to Lamb with Quince, Fresh Sour Cherry Hosaf to Crêpes with Tahini and Pekmez—Akin includes expert instruction for each dish. Through these recipes and the gorgeous photographs of Turkey—its bustling markets, its food, and its traditions—Akin shares the country’s rich heritage and brings the spirit of Turkey into your kitchen. “Here is a lifetime of culinary wisdom shared with English-speaking cooks looking for a key to unlock one of the world’s most seductive cuisines.” —Maricel E. Presilla, culinary historian “A reference. A treasure. A culinary tour de force.” —Steven Raichlen, author of the Barbecue Bible cookbook series




Classical Turkish Cooking


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Turkish food is one of the world's great cuisines. Its taste and depth place it with French and Chinese; its simplicity and healthfulness rank it number one. Turkish-born Ayla Algar offers 175 recipes for this vibrant and tasty food, presented against the rich and fascinating backdrop of Turkish history and culture. Tempting recipes for kebabs, pilafs, meze (appetizers), dolmas (those delicious stuffed vegetables or vine leaves), soups, fish, manti and other pasta dishes, lamb, poultry, yogurt, bread, and traditional sweets such as baklava are introduced here to American cooks in accessible form. With its emphasis on grains, vegetables, fruits, olive oil, and other healthful foods, Turkish cooking puts a new spin on familiar ingredients and offers culinary adventure coupled with satisfying and delicious meals.




A Taste of Turkish Cuisine


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Ozlem's Turkish Table


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A Recipe for Daphne


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ELIF SHAFAK'S NEW YORK TIMES ISTANBUL READING LIST RUNCIMAN AWARD SHORTLIST ERIC HOFFER AWARD FINALIST & HONORABLE MENTION DUBLIN LITERARY AWARD LONGLIST WNBA GREAT GROUP READ SELECTION At the neighborhood café where pastry chef Kosmas, charming widower Fanis, and other Rum—Greek Orthodox Christian—friends meet regularly for afternoon tea, American-born Daphne arrives with her elderly aunt. Daphne unsettles hearts, provokes jealousies, and stirs up memories of the 1955 Istanbul pogrom, forcing Kosmas and Fanis to confront their painful history in order to risk new beginnings. A shrewd and humorous tale, A Recipe for Daphne invites the reader into the kitchens, loves, and secret lives of Istanbul's most ancient community.




A Taste of Turkey


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Bring the flavors of Turkey into your kitchen! This collection of authentic Turkish recipes is not only easy to prepare but will amaze everyone around your table with the richness of flavors. Your friends and family will be delighted and ask for more! ***BLACK AND WHITE EDITION*** Discover and enjoy the exotic and diverse flavors that Turkish cuisine has to offer. In this cookbook, you will find authentic recipes and learn about the traditions of Turkish cuisine. Influenced by neighboring cuisines such as Greek, Persian, and even Chinese, Turkish cuisine is uncomplicated yet rich in flavors. Turkey cooking, like its cultural mosaic, is very colorful and contains countless different layers of flavors that have been perfected over centuries. Without hidden flavor, Turkish cuisine is typically bold in nature. It is about experiencing the flavors of hearty and nutritionally balanced meals. Authentic Turkish food is generally not hot or spicy; instead, it represents clever, careful use of spices and herbs. Explore the real art of Turkish food with easy-to-prepare breakfast, appetizers, soups, poultry, and meat mains courses, fish and seafood meals, vegetarian and sides, and desserts. Inside this illustrated cookbook, you'll find: All about cooking Turkish food and the ingredients used for cooking authentic Turkish dishes. Classic Turkish breakfast recipes like the Tomato and Spinach Eggs and the Yogurt Poached Eggs. Delicious appetizers such as the Turkish Shakshuka, the Stuffed Tomato with Eggplant, The Spinach Borek, and the Chicken with Walnuts Dip. Heartwarming Soup recipes like the Chicken Vermicelli Soup and the Lentil Potato Soup. Mouthwatering main dishes like the Lamb and Beef Koftas, the Turkish Lamb Kebabs, the Stuffed Eggplants, the Turkish Iskender Kebab, and the Chicken Kebabs. Delightful Fish and Seafood recipes like the Okra and Fish Stew and the Chickpea Shrimp. Tasty vegetarian and side recipes such as the Turkish-style Potato Salad, the Spinach Bulgar Balls, the Turkish Pilaf, and the Zucchini Fritters. Sweet dessert recipes such as Turkish Baklawa, the Kunefe Cheese Pastry, and the Classic Turkish Delights. Recipes come with a beautiful image, a detailed list of ingredients, cooking and preparation times, number of servings, easy to follow step-by-step instructions, and nutrition facts per serving. Let's get started! Scroll back up and click the BUY NOW button at the top right side of this page for an immediate download!




The Turkish Cookbook


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The definitive cookbook of hearty, healthy Turkish cuisine, from the leading authority on Turkey's unique food traditions, Musa Dagdeviren, as featured in the Netflix docuseries Chef's Table Vibrant, bold, and aromatic, Turkish food – from grilled meats, salads, and gloriously sweet pastries to home-cooking family staples such as dips, pilafs, and stews – is beloved around the world. This is the first book to so thoroughly showcase the diversity of Turkish food, with 550 recipes for the home cook that celebrate Turkey's remarkable European and Asian culinary heritage – from little-known regional dishes to those that are globally recognized and stand the test of time, be they lamb kofte, chicken kebabs, tahini halva, or pistachio baklava.




The Complete Book of Turkish Cooking


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In this exciting and comprehensive book, Ghillie Basan explores the rich culinary history and traditions of the Turkish people, the evolution of their cuisine, and the classic dishes that are known and loved all over the world. The book opens with an introduction to the equipment, ingredients and special techniques of Turkish cooking, with preparation and skills all shown in step-bystep detail. The recipe selection offers simple classics such as Spicy Red Lentil Soup with Onion and Parsley, Cop Sis (lamb kebabs) or Rose Petal Sorbet, or the chance to experiment with something more unusual, such as Chargrilled Quails in Pomegranate Marinade or Plum Tomato and Almond Jam. Packed with information, tips, inspirational dishes and over 800 photographs, this is the essential cook's kitchen handbook, a practical guide, and recipe sourcebook for Turkish cuisine.




Turkey


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Take an evocative journey into the diverse cuisines and culinary customs of regional Turkey. Turkish food traverses the extremes of sophistication - from the refined cooking of the Ottoman court to the rustic simplicity of peasant food. Food and travel writer, Leanne Kitchen, has roamed the country armed with her camera, keen sense of observation and passion for all things culinary. From spicy red lentil kofte and slow-roasted lamb with pomegranate juice to rose cream meringues and Turkish coffee custard, Leanne unveils not just the inspiration for her collection of authentic and contemporary recipes but the very essence of Turkish hospitality.