This summer I am lucky enough to be spending a fair bit of time in Northern Australia to catch up with family. Although it is winter in Oz, it will be around 25C and fairly dry. The wet season ...
Simple and Easy Mulberry Pie
Until I discovered Mulberry Pie, it was never close to being in my favourite Top 10 desserts. I truly am not a person to gush over recipes, saying 'Best Ever' or shouting 'You have to try this!!' as ...
Apricot Flan
Summer brings us the most wonderful gifts. Tantalisingly sweet, highly colourful fruit are just one of the many perks. An apricot flan is a delicious way to celebrate the season and markets are just ...
Şehriye Pasta Dish
This is a ridiculously easy dish that is actually extremely tasty. A Turkish friend taught me this recipe many years ago and I have never looked back. It's one that is just great if you come back late ...
Turkish Apple Strudel
I feel blessed to have learnt about yufka, that wonderful Turkish pastry. I feel lost when I am out of Turkey and can't get my hands on any!I know that making yufka is carried out by millions ...
Mulberry Butter and Cinnamon Bread
When there are too many overburdened mulberry trees around, they cannot be left groaning. Something has to be done to relieve them of their heavy load.These exhausted trees need help. Their limbs ...
Rice with Chicken and Chickpeas
This is a very popular dish in Turkey. A super simple one that is nutritious and very tasty. With so few ingredients needed, it is easy to pull it together pretty effortlessly.Rice with chicken ...
Lahmacun Stacks
Do you have a pack of flatbreads lying around? 'Cos this little dish is a doozy.It's based on the flavours of lahmacun topping (a flat spiced pizza that is very popular in Turkey) but it has more ...