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Haydari: Garlic Yogurt Dip

Turkish Food

Haydari, a simple, quick and indispensable dish at the mezze table. Serve with slices of toast! Turkish (or Greek) yogurt is thicker, creamier and richer...

Starters

Turkish Food

Cacik (pronounced “djadjek”) is the twin of the Greek tzatziki or the Iranian mast o khiar. You can garnish your Cacik with dried mint or finely chopped dill. It is...

Drinks

Turkish Food

What is Turkish Tea ? Turkish tea, also called “çay”, which is pronounced “tchay”, is a very popular hot drink in Turkey. But it is not just an ordinary drink,...

Turkish Food

Simit, one of the most popular breads in Turkey, is a real institution in this country. This Turkish bread is often eaten for breakfast, with...

Turkish Food

What is Kumpir? Kumpir is a large stuffed potato very popular in Turkey. It is a well established specialty in the Turkish street food scene, everyone is eating it! The...

Ayran: Turkish Yogurt Drink

Yogurt, present in Ayran, is a central and essential ingredient of Turkish cuisine. It was invented there a long time ago: the first references to “yogurt” date back to a...

Desserts

Turkish Food

Künefe is a Turkish cheesecake made with Kadayif (angel hair) and cheese. This Turkish dessert is not very healthy but it is so good! Which...

Cheese Borek (Sigara Boregi)

Cheese Börek (Sigara Börek) or Sigara Boregi is a savory pastry made with Yufka leaves straight from Turkey. Here I present you the recipe of cheese Borek but it can...

Turkish Food

Discover this delicious recipe (tarifi in Turkish) of Lahmacun, these Turkish pizzas not to be missed! Origin and provenance of this very special pizza Lahmacun, also called Lahmajoun in Armenian,...