turkish poached eggs in yogurt (cilbir)

Turkish poached eggs in yogurt (cilbir) I have a feeling that when I meet new people I have barely got the social niceties out of the way be...

turkish-style cucumber and tomato soup

turkish-style cucumber and tomato soup So much for the expected heatwave. Oh well, I love this simple soup, which is slightly tart and refr...

a little time travel: kamut kisir

kamut kisir The myths behind the whole grain, Khorasan Wheat ( Kamut ), are the food equivalent of an Indiana Jones-type boys own story; re...

a story of a Goth, a grandmother and baklava, with a sting in the tale!

honey nut baklava I am thinking about Christmas baking and alternatives to the usual spiced cakes. I want to make some baklava , filo pastry...

smoky chargrilled aubergine salad

smoky chargrilled aubergine salad There is a dish on the menus of Turkish restaurants called Hünkar Beğendi . I don't read Turkish, but ...