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 ...
Pizza Dough
This pizza dough makes a lovely crust for pizzas and pides (Turkish style pizzas). If you prefer a thin base then roll it out to your liking and dress the pizza immediately. If you wish for a thicker ...
Village Bread
As many of you know, bread is a main staple in Turkey and the common white loaf is sold in every part of the country. If one lived close to a little shop then it is normal to buy fresh bread three ...
It’s Scrunch-Time! Kırma Böreğı
Kırma Böreğı, not as well known as other böreks, is what I call Scrunch Börek. It is super simple to make and there are absolutely no rules to follow. If you break the pastry it really doesn't matter. ...
Butter me up! How butter is made in the villages.
As many of you know by now, my neighbours own cows. Not a lot of them. Two neighbour couples. 4 cows. Total.I am extremely lucky to be in their tight trading circle as there is not too much ...
Easter Pie
Happy Easter! I hope the Easter Bunny brings you much joy !Here is a little Easter treat if you feel like making something a bit different. It is quite similar to a Turkish börek but the ...
Mushrooms and Chard
Mushrooms and Chard is a really quick dish that can be served with rice or on toast or alongside another vegetable dish or two. It can stand alone or mix nicely with others like a good houseguest! ...