onion – Ozlem's Turkish Table

Firik or Freekeh is a super food and an ancient grain; I absolutely love its delicious, nutty taste, similar to pearl barley. Freekeh used to feature a lot at my grandmother’s table in Antakya,...

https://ozlemsturkishtable.com/2013/12/ancient-healthy-and-delicious-bulgur-pilaf-with-freekeh-eggplants-and-meat/

Have you ever tried the baked prawns with tomato, mushroom, peppers, onions and garlic – Karides Guvec, in Turkey? This popular all-in-one pot dish is served in fish restaurants in Turkey as a ...

https://ozlemsturkishtable.com/2013/11/simply-irresistible-baked-prawns-with-vegetables-and-cheese-karides-guvec/

Some of the food we eat has the ability to transport us to our childhood, have a special link to bond us with those precious memories. These stuffed peppers and tomatoes have such power on me; th...

https://ozlemsturkishtable.com/2013/06/stuffed-peppers-and-tomatoes-with-ground-meat-delicious-gluten-free/

Rice, pilaff form a very important part of Turkish cuisine; we Turks like to have rice, bulgur wheat or pulses for at least one meal every day. Pilav or pilaffs are enjoyed as an accompaniment to...

https://ozlemsturkishtable.com/2013/04/rice-with-lamb-or-beef-and-onions-etli-pilav-the-aegean-way-and-spring-time-in-ephesus-popular-with-children-and-cats-too/

The pistachio lamb kebabs I posted earlier has been a big hit and I have been experimenting a little more with these delicious treats. They are easy to recreate in your home, delicious and look i...

https://ozlemsturkishtable.com/2013/03/lamb-kebabs-with-pistachios-on-flat-bread-this-time-in-cherry-tomato-sauce-and-turkish-cookery-classes-coming-in-england-in-austin-texas/

One of the things I love about Istanbul, is the exposure of thousands of years of history. Indeed, Istanbul is a city where east meets west; at one side the ultra modern buildings, the other side...

https://ozlemsturkishtable.com/2013/02/fascinating-istanbul-continuesthe-basilica-cistern-delights-in-sultanahmet-glorious-antakya-cuisine-at-hatay-medeniyetler-sofrasi-taksimistanbul/

Pulse, beans and legumes  are very popular at home as wholesome meals and  mezzes – such as this  Warm hummus with red pepper flakes infused olive  oil made from chickpeas, tahini, cumin a...

https://ozlemsturkishtable.com/2012/10/beans-in-many-delicious-ways-turkish-bean-stew-with-chicken-onion-peppers-and-tomatoes-etli-kuru-fasulye-more/

Some of the food we eat has the power to transport us to our childhood, have a special link to bond us with those precious memories. These stuffed peppers and courgettes (zucchini) have such powe...

https://ozlemsturkishtable.com/2012/05/stuffed-peppers-and-zucchini-courgettes-with-bulgur-ground-meat-and-spices-antakya-antioch-style-kabak-ve-biber-dolmasi-antakya-usulu/

What makes the food we eat memorable? Sure, there is the taste element, smell, presentation of the food; they all contribute greatly for making the food special. In Turkish culture, there is also...

https://ozlemsturkishtable.com/2012/04/spice-up-your-dinners-easy-delicious-healthy-dishes-for-entertaining/

How wonderful it is to be able to post recipes again; my laptop was broken and I couldn’t post for quite a while, sincere apologies for that. So lovely to share food and recipes again! This is ...

https://ozlemsturkishtable.com/2011/10/turkish-meatballs-wrapped-in-eggplant-aubergine-slices-patlican-dilimli-uskup-kofte/