Recently I was told that the aubergine or eggplant, an essential ingredient in this dish, belongs to the nightshade family. So I thought I would google it to find out more. The result was very ...
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Chargilled Aubergines with Saffron (or Garlic) Yogurt, Parsley & Pickled Chillies
New Year's Eve saw my first foray into recipes from my new cookbook 'Persiana' by Sabrina Ghayour and once again, it was the picture that enticed me into going down to Kadıköy in quest of pickled ...
Roasted White Eggplant/Beyaz Patlıcan, Sliced, Stuffed with Cheese, Tomato & Fresh Herbs!
I was at the mini pazar in Ayvacık last week when I spied these: I don't know about you but I have never seen white eggplants before - have you? Big and bulbous, the veritable Moby Dicks of ...
Vegetarian Delight: Colourful Casserole of Summer Vegetables
A dish of mixed vegetables in Turkey is generally known as türlü and is one of my personal favourites. The weather outside is 30+ degrees so why would I feel like a hot casserole of veggies? ...
Summer Eggplants: different version Patlıcan Salatası/Aubergine Salad
Aubergines or eggplants? Or shall we use the Turkish word patlıcan? Summer eggplants: different version eggplant salad/patlıcan salatası But a rose by any other name, ...
Patlıcan Oturtma: Aubergine/Eggplant Oturtma
Being told not to put your weight on your left foot does introduce certain constraints on one's daily activities especially cooking. I fully intend to get the hang of this hopping but it isn't as easy ...
Casserole of summer tomatoes, aubergines, goat’s cheese and fresh herbs
Yes, this is indeed another Didem Şenol recipe. I seem to be mesmerised by her recipes. And why not? They are seasonal which is what I am all about, and her book is extremely attractive with ...