Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice (Baldo, jasmine, or basmati) 2 1/4 cups hot low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth 3 tbsp unsalted butter 1 tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 medium […]
Crispy Black Sea Hamsi Tava with Lemon
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 600 g fresh whole anchovies (hamsi), cleaned (about 1.3 lb) 1 cup (130 g) fine cornmeal, plus 2–3 tbsp extra for dredging 1 tsp fine sea salt, divided 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper […]
Spiced Anatolian Lamb and Chickpea Tray Bake
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 30 minutes marinating, optional but recommended) Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (with marinating) Quick Ingredients 800 g boneless lamb shoulder or leg, cut into 3 cm chunks 2 x 400 g cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed […]
Circassian Chicken Spread with Walnut Garlic Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (as a meze or appetizer) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes (plus optional chilling time) Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb (680 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs 6 cups (1.4 L) water or unsalted chicken stock, plus 1.25–1.5 cups reserved for sauce […]
Spicy Turkish Acili Ezme Tomato Spoon Salad
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (mezze/side portions) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes (including resting) Quick Ingredients 4 medium ripe tomatoes, seeded and very finely chopped 2 small green peppers (or 1 bell pepper), very finely chopped 1 small red onion, very finely chopped 1 bunch flat-leaf […]
Kayseri Yağlama: Turkish Flatbread Lasagna With Spiced Meat
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast, 1 tsp sugar, 1 1/4 tsp salt 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) warm water, 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp olive […]
Savory Beef Miso Ramen With Soft-Boiled Eggs
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 large eggs 2 tbsp soy sauce + 2 tbsp mirin (for egg marinade) 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 cups water 4 tbsp white or yellow miso paste (divided) 3 tbsp low-sodium soy […]
Cozy Autumn Beef and Pumpkin Chili
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 lb ground beef (85–90% lean) 2 tbsp tomato paste 2 tbsp chili powder 2 tsp […]
Cheesy Tomato Basil Beef and Gnocchi Skillet
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) shelf-stable or refrigerated potato gnocchi 2 tbsp olive oil, divided 1 tbsp unsalted butter 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80–90% lean) 1 small yellow onion, finely diced 3 cloves […]
Creamy Beef Fajita Rice Bake Casserole
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb lean ground beef 1 large onion, thinly sliced 2 bell peppers (red and green), sliced 2 tbsp olive or vegetable oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp chili powder, 1 1/2 […]









