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  • Turkish Vegetable Soup with Orzo

    Turkish Vegetable Soup with Orzo (Şehriyeli Sebze Çorbası) This delicious vegetarian soup, Sehriyeli Sebze Corbasi, is easy, delicious and wholesome. Orzo pasta or “sehriye” as we call it in Turkish fits in this soup very well, thickens the broth beautifully and makes it substantial. Being a lemon fan, I give a generous squeeze, with plenty … Continue reading “Turkish Vegetable Soup with Orzo”

  • Home Style Iskender Kebap

    Iskender Kebab is one of the most popular kebabs at home and a specialty of Bursa region. You can make this delicious Iskender Kebap at home; thin slices of lamb or beef in tomato based sauce, served over pide bread with yoghurt and grilled vegetables by the side. It is easier than you think and … Continue reading “Home Style Iskender Kebap”

  • Turkish Cuisine: Köfte

    How to make Köfte at home? Ingredients 1 kg ground lamb 1/2 cup grated onion 1 teaspoon mint leaves 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1 minced garlic clove 1/2 teaspoon paprika (If you like, you can use hot paprika) 1/2 teaspoon cumin Fresh parsley Instructions Fist Step You should get the grill heated to … Continue reading “Turkish Cuisine: Köfte”

  • Turkish dishes: Sarma & Dolma

    Turkish Dishes: Sarma & Dolma Dolma is basically the name given to the food that is wrapped or stuffed using cabbage or grapevine leaves. Other kinds of vegetables that you can hold the mixture of food together are also used to staff or wrap the food. The mixture usually includes tomatoes, courgettes, peppers or eggplants. In … Continue reading “Turkish dishes: Sarma & Dolma”