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Turkish Food and Recipes
www.turkishfoodandrecipes.com
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Learn how to cook healthy, nutritious, delicious, traditional and authentic Turkish food (desserts, kebabs, pilafs, soups, pastries, appetizers, specialties...) from my simple and easy-to-cook Turkish Cuisine recipes in English and Turkish with pictures. Turkish Cuisine is a fusion of Ottoman, Balkan, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines. As a food scientist, I will provide useful cooking tips, advises and scientific knowledge on nutritious and healthy cooking. Enjoy Turkish-style dining.
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Pickled Jalapenos (Jalapeno Tursusu)

1 lb fresh jalapenos, washed and sliced ¾ cup vinegar 1 cup water 8-10 cloves of garlic 1 Tbsp salt 2 Tbsp sugar 1 tsp black peppercorns 1-2 bay leaves (optional) Pack the sliced jalapenos (preferabl...

2 days ago

Turkish Hash Browns (Patates Mucveri)

3-4 medium size potatoes 1 onion 1 egg ¼ tsp baking soda (optional) 4-5 sprigs fresh parsley Mint Salt to taste Black pepper ½ cup flour Canola oil for frying Peel the potatoes and shred. If desired ...

18 may 12

Leeks with Chicken Liver (Tavuk Cigerli Pirasa)

1 lb chicken liver 1 lb leeks 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 cup tomatoes, petite diced ¼ cup hot water ¼ tsp crushed red pepper 1 tsp salt to taste ½ tsp fresh black pepper Wash and drain chicken livers and cut...

09 may 12

Homemade Mediterranean Olives (Evde Sele Zeytini Yapimi)

2 kg (~4 lb) ripe uncured black olives 750 (~1 ½ lb) gr pickling salt/kosher salt 1/3 cup canola/vegetable oil Wash and drain the ripe uncured black olives. Preferably use a glass jar (3 liter volume...

04 may 12

Cabbage with Spinach (Ispanakli Lahana)

1 head of cabbage, chopped½ lb spinach, chopped1 onion, chopped2-3 Tbsp olive oil4-5 cloves garlic, minced1 tsp salt¼ tsp cumin¼ tsp black pepper¼ tsp crushed chili pepper1-2 Tbsp soy sauce1 cup waln...

21 apr 12

Vegetable Frittata (Sebzeli Italyan Omleti)

1 red bell pepper, chopped½ onion, chopped½ lb spinach, chopped4-5 eggs, whisked½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded¼ cup milk1 Tbsp olive oil½ tsp salt ½ tsp dried mintBlack pepper Saute onions with ol...

16 apr 12

Mushroom Frittata (Mantarli Italyan Omleti)

8-10 mushrooms, sliced4-5 eggs, whisked1/3 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded2-3 Tbsp parmesan cheese, shredded¼ cup milk1 Tbsp olive oil½ tsp salt to taste½ tsp thymeBlack pepper to taste Saute mushroo...

16 apr 12

Parmesan Red Snapper (Parmesanli Levrek)

1 lb red snapper fillets½ cup bell pepper, chopped½ cup onion, chopped½ cup parmesan cheese, grated1-2 Tbsp butterSalt and pepper to taste Remove the skin of the fillets. Rub them with salt and peppe...

11 apr 12

Leek and Potato Soup (Patatesli Pirasa Corbasi)

2 leeks, cleaned and chopped2 potatoes, chopped2 carrots, chopped½ cup celery, chopped2 Tbsp flour3 cups water2- 2 ½ cups milk1 chicken bouillon1 Tbsp salt to taste3 Tbsp butter1 Tbsp fresh parsley, ...

03 apr 12

Pickled Green Tomato Stir Fry (Tursu Domates Kavurmasi)

2 cups pickled green tomatoes, chopped2-3 Tbsp olive oil2-3 cloves garlic, smashed¼ tsp crushed chili pepper (optional)¼ tsp paprika1/3 cup yogurt for top Heat the olive oil in a wide pan and add the...

29 mar 12

Humus with Roasted Red Pepper (Kozlenmis Kirmizi Biberli Humus)

1 cup of cooked chick peas/ canned2-3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oilJuice of ½ lemon2-3 Tbsp tahini¾ cup roasted red pepper, skinned2-3 cloves of garlic, minced¼ cup water (optional)1 tsp salt to taste¼...

20 mar 12

Jalapeno Poppers (Peynir Dolgulu Jalapeno Biber)

12 jalapeno peppers½ cup cream cheese1/3 cup cheddar cheese, shredded¼ cup flour1 egg, whisked½ cup bread crumbs1 cup canola oil for frying Wash and dry the jalapenos. Cut one side in lengthwise...

15 mar 12

Salmon Baked in Foil (Aluminyumda Firinlanmis Somon)

4 salmon fillets 2-3 Tbsp olive oil 2 small tomatoes, finely chopped1-2 chopped shallots 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice ½-1 tsp dried thymeSaltFresh ground black pepper Preheat the oven to 400 F (200 C). M...

10 mar 12

Shrimp Scampi with Butter Sauce (Tereyagli Karides)

1 lb large fresh shrimp3 large cloves garlic, minced2 Tbsp olive oil3-4 Tbsp unsalted butter¼ tsp dried crushed red pepper (optional)1-2 Tbsp chopped fresh or dried parsley Black pepperSalt to taste ...

05 mar 12

Ezme

2 tomatoes1 red pepper1 small onion2 cloves garlic1-2 Tbsp parsley, chopped finely½ lemon’s juice1 tsp tomato paste1 tsp red pepper paste½ tsp or more chili pepper (optional)1 tsp fresh mint (optiona...

24 feb 12

Celery Root Salad (Mayonezli Kereviz Salatasi)

2 medium celery roots2-3 Tbsp yogurt2-3 Tbsp mayonnaise2 cloves garlic, minced/grated2 Tbsp lemon juice½ cup walnuts coarsely crushedA few sprigs of celery or parsley for garnishSalt to taste Peel th...

24 feb 12

Rustic Broccoli Soup (Koy Usulu Brokoli Corbasi)

3 cups broccoli, cut in chunks1 potato, cut in cubes2 carrots, chopped1 cup celery, chopped3-4 Tbsp butter2 Tbsp floor2 cups milk½ tsp black pepper to taste1 Tbsp salt to taste1 chicken bouillon (opt...

05 feb 12

Baked Red Snapper with Garlic (Firinda Sarimsakli Levrek)

1 lb red snapper fillets3 Tbsp butter2 cloves garlic, smashed1 tsp parsley, chopped1/8 tsp black pepper3-4 Tbsp bread crumbs2 Tbsp parmesan cheese, grated½ tsp salt to taste Remove the skin of the fi...

29 jan 12

Ground Beef Roll (Kiymali Rulo)

½ cup luke warm water1 tsp yeast½ tsp sugar½ cup milk2-2 ½ cups flour½ cup canola oil1 Tbsp salt to taste1 egg yolk for glazingSesame/nigella seeds for top Filling:3 Tbsp canola oil1 onion, finely ch...

24 jan 12

Stuffed Onions (Sogan Dolmasi)

5-6 medium onions1 cup rice, washed and drained1 tomato, diced1 tsp tomato paste½ cup olive oil1-2 cups hot water1 Tbsp dried mint½ tsp allspice½ tsp sugar1 Tbsp salt to taste Cut the both ends of on...

19 jan 12

Red Pepper with Ricotta (Lor Peynirli Kirmizi Biber)

2 large red peppers, cut in chunks 1-1 ½ cup ricotta cheese 2 Tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Fresh parsley to garnish Take olive oil and peppers in a wide sauté pan and sauté peppers over me...

14 jan 12

Rose Desert (Gul Tatlisi)

2 cups flour1 cup semolina½ cup yogurt125 gram margarine, at room temperature½ cup canola oil1 tsp baking powder1 tsp vanillaA pinch of saltFor garnish almond, hazelnut or walnut Syrup:3 cups sugar3 ...

09 jan 12

Baked Salmon with Lemon and Onions (Firinda Limonlu-Soganli Somon)

1lb salmon fillets2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil2 Tbsp lemon juice2 green onions, chopped¼ tsp fresh ground black pepperSalt to taste Pre-heat the oven to 350 F (180 C). Season the salmon with salt an...

28 dec 11

Bok Choy with Mushroom (Mantarli Cin Lahanasi)

½ lb bok choy3 Tbsp olive oil1 Tbsp soy sauce½-1 red pepper, chopped2-3 cloves garlic, minced5-6 mushrooms, sliced½ cup walnuts½ tsp salt to taste Chop the stalks and leaves of bok choy any size you ...

23 dec 11

Celery Root with Orange (Portakalli Kereviz)

2 celery roots, chopped1 medium carrot, chopped1 medium potato, chopped1 onion, chopped1 cup orange juice2 Tbsp olive oil1 tsp salt to taste½ tsp sugar Saute onions with olive oil over medium heat an...

18 dec 11

Zucchini Frittata (Kabakli Italyan Omleti)

2 zucchinis, shredded1 small onion, chopped2 Tbsp olive oil2 cloves garlic, minced½ cup mozzarella, shredded2 Tbsp Parmesan, shredded½ cup milk3 eggs1 tsp salt to taste1 tsp fresh basil/parsley, fine...

14 dec 11

Italian Beef Lasagna (Italyan Usulu Kiymali Lazanya)

1 lb ground beef1 onion, finely chopped2 Tbsp canola oil1 lb lasagna noodle3 cups tomato sauce3 cups crushed tomato2-3 Tbsp tomato paste1 lb ricotta cheese½ lb mozzarella, shredded1/3 cup Parmesan, s...

03 dec 11

Fried Green Tomatoes (Kizarmis Yesil Domates)

4-5 medium green tomatoes½ cup flour½ cup corn meal1/3 cup milk 1 egg½ tsp salt to taste½-1 cup canola oil for frying Whisk egg and milk. Slice tomatoes ½ inch thick and salt them. Heat the frying oi...

29 nov 11

European Revani (Avrupa Usulu Revani)

6 eggs1 cup sugar2 cups flour1 tsp baking powder For the syrup:5-6 cups water2-3 cups sugar1 Tbsp vanilla Place water and sugar into a pot to prepare the syrup. Bring to a boil. Then simmer for about...

24 nov 11

Cauliflower Soup (Karnibahar Corbasi)

1 lb cauliflower, divided into florets1 onion, chopped1 potato, chopped1 Tbsp flour2 Tbsp olive oil¼ tsp cumin¼ tsp paprika1 cup milk 3 cups waterSalt and pepper to taste Sauté onions in olive oil fo...

19 nov 11

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