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Warm Hummus with Sauteed Pastrami (Pastirma) And an Emotional & Poignant Moment at Dardanelles, Gallipoli
By Ozlem's Turkish Table
05/08/13 15:08
Have you ever tried hummus warmed up? In Turkey, especially in the South, hummus is served warm with sautéed Turkish sucuk (sausage) – or pastirma (pastrami) or with sautéed pine nuts over the top. I strongly suggest you to try hummus this way, as I feel...
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Pomegranate juice, the frothiest of Ayran (Turkish yoghurt drink), Meatballs with potatoes and peppers and More – Fascinating Pergamum and Its Culinary Delights
By Ozlem's Turkish Table
05/01/13 10:31
“Time to stop for cay – Turkish tea- and refreshments!”, announced our tour guide on our way to the ancient Pergamum or Pergamon, near by the city of Bergama in Turkey. As much as I looked forward to going back to Pergamum, this announcement was music to...
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Rice with Lamb (or Beef) and Onions; Etli Pilav, The Aegean Way; and Spring time in Ephesus – popular with children and cats too!:)
By Ozlem's Turkish Table
04/24/13 15:29
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 stews and casseroles like to this Kuru Fasulye, dried beans...
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Simply delicious Aegean flavors;Eggplants, tomatoes, onions, peppers cooked in olive oil & Fascinating Didyma
By Ozlem's Turkish Table
04/18/13 15:05
The Aegean cost of Turkey has a special place in my heart. Perhaps it is the many happy childhood holidays we spent in local resorts in Ayvalik, Gumuldur and Cesme, where many Turkish families have summer houses. As soon as the schools close, we all would...
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Multicolors of Istanbul; Spice Market, Grand Bazaar, Street Food & Time Out at the Princes’ Islands
By Ozlem's Turkish Table
04/08/13 17:58
Istanbul’dan Merhabalar – Greetings from Istanbul!- I am embracing the many, vibrant colors of Istanbul; the Golden Horn, Spice Market, Grand Bazaar and the always vibrant Eminonu. This is the hub of life for many locals along with visitors in Istanbul....
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Spring in Istanbul; Tulips, Spectacular Chora Museum, Glorious Turkish Food and More
By Ozlem's Turkish Table
04/01/13 21:50
Istanbul’dan Merhaba! – Greetings to you all from Istanbul! There are so many things to share from home, especially at this time of the year with a lovely balmy spring air. Here are a few snapshots from Istanbul, I hope you enjoy them. Istanbul welcomed...
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Chocolate & Almond Easter Cake & Fascinating Turkey Trip, Just Around the Corner – Some Useful Tips to Share
By Ozlem's Turkish Table
03/26/13 22:51
Easter is around the corner and although the weather in England at the moment is more of winter-like than spring, the hopes are high and we are busy making an Easter hat for my 6 year old daughter and getting the Easter chocolates ready : ) I have been...
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Lamb Kebabs with Pistachios on Flat Bread- this time- in Cherry & Tomato Sauce And Turkish Cookery Classes Coming in England & in Austin-Texas
By Ozlem's Turkish Table
03/19/13 18:41
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 impressive. Children love them as well as the adults, so they...
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A favorite Turkish treat; Sigara Boregi – Crispy Cheese and Herb filled Pastry Rolls & a Delightful Find in Istanbul – Karakoy Lokantasi
By Ozlem's Turkish Table
03/06/13 22:33
If you have read my previous post on Istanbul, you may already know how much we Turks love a good borek, savory pastries, made with paper thin pastry called Yufka. Boreks are widely available in pastry shops and bakeries, they are also sold on stalls and...
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Fascinating Istanbul Continues;The Basilica Cistern, Delights in Sultanahmet & Glorious Antakya Cuisine at Hatay Medeniyetler Sofrasi, Taksim,Istanbul
By Ozlem's Turkish Table
02/27/13 14:07
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, the centuries old Old Istanbul with Hagia Sophia, the Basilica...
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Greetings from Istanbul!- Istanbul’dan Merhaba – a Snapshot of Tastes, Sights and Delights
By Ozlem's Turkish Table
02/20/13 22:26
Greetings, or as we say in Turkish, a warm Merhaba to you all from Istanbul! It has been a few days since we have been at home, Istanbul, and it feels wonderful. Here I wanted to share a few snapshots of tastes, sights and delights that welcomed us here....
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Sautéed Carrots in Olive Oil with Garlic Yoghurt & Parsley; Sarimsakli, Havuclu Yogurt & Istanbul Here We Come! : )
By Ozlem's Turkish Table
02/12/13 12:20
Yoghurt has a special place in Turkish cuisine; some of the finest yoghurt in the world is made in Turkey and is included in some way at most family meal times such as in soups like in Yayla Corbasi, mezzes, marinations for the meat and more. Praised for...
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Vegetable & Chickpea Soup with a Delicious Twist- Try sautéed Turkish spicy sausage, Sucuk on top! & Istanbul Calling in February
By Ozlem's Turkish Table
01/30/13 17:32
I love a good, hearty soup in winter. With some crusty bread by the side, it can be a meal on its own for me. Soups, -“Corba” in Turkish-, form a very important part of Turkish diet; almost every dinner, especially in cooler months, start with soup in Turkish...
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Ezme; Delicious Spread of Tomatoes, Onions, Peppers and Herbs with Red Pepper Paste
By Ozlem's Turkish Table
01/22/13 13:40
Have you ever tried the delicious Turkish mezze, Ezme? This tomato based delicious appetizer has a wonderful mixture of sweet, spicy and acidic flavors and it is one of my favorite mezzes served in the kebab houses at home, a very memorable gastronomic...
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Chickpea Pilaf with Chicken and Vegetables; Turn Your Leftovers into a Complete, Delicious Meal
By Ozlem's Turkish Table
01/10/13 15:38
Nohutlu pilav, Chickpea Pilaf is a popular street food in Turkey. Street stalls, selling this delicious and great value pilaf, appear at almost every corner in Istanbul and elsewhere; all you need to do is to get a tub of this delicious grub with a few...
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Mezzes, Kebabs with Pistachios in Cherry Sauce and Many More – 9th February, Saturday, Turkish Cookery Class & Wisley Gardens on the New Year’s Day
By Ozlem's Turkish Table
01/03/13 15:30
My best wishes for a happy, healthy and delicious 2013 to you all, I hope you enjoyed the holidays and this post finds you all well. I have an exciting Turkish cookery class coming up on February 9th, Saturday, from 10 am to 12 noon at Oatlands Village...
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Yoghurt with Dried Apricots, Walnuts, Pomegranates Seeds and Honey & More Ideas for a Delicious Brunch – Turkish Style
By Ozlem's Turkish Table
12/28/12 17:04
I love this time of the year when we indulge in delicious but rather rich food; roasts, puddings, pies; love them all, though crave for something light and refreshing after a while. Now that we will be welcoming the New Year soon, I wanted to share a delicious,...
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Lamb Kebabs with Pistachios on Flat Bread, served with Roasted Peppers, Onions and Tomatoes – Create Delicious Kebabs in Your Home
By Ozlem's Turkish Table
12/19/12 13:12
Have you had a chance to try the Kebab Houses – Kebapci – in Turkey? They appear in every corner and the smells, never ending array of mezzes and kebabs coming along are a feast to all senses, a must experience. Here are a few photos from the kebab scene...
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Chocolate Cake with a Tickle of Red Pepper Flakes – Some like it (a little) hot
By Ozlem's Turkish Table
12/13/12 15:27
I have been hooked by the Spice Trip TV program where one of my favorite chefs Stevie Parle and the spice expert Emma Grazette have been travelling around the world to discover the wonderful, magical world of spices. They have been to Mexico a few weeks...
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Traditional Food From Beypazari – Guest Blogpost by Turkish Travel Blog
By Ozlem's Turkish Table
12/10/12 12:06
I am delighted to host a guest blogpost by Natalie, from Turkish Travel Blog; I greatly enjoy reading Natalie’s travels around Turkey, her passion for this country and its people; it always gives me such a great dose of home : ) Please do visit Natalie’s...
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