Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (as a side) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 medium ripe tomatoes, diced small (about 600 g) 1 large cucumber, diced small (about 300 g) 1 green bell pepper, diced small (about 120 g) 1 small red onion, finely […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 sandwiches Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 skinless fish fillets (mackerel or sea bass), about 125 g / 4.5 oz each 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wedges 2 garlic cloves, finely minced […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 wraps (4 servings) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 500 g beef steak (sirloin, flank, or rump), very finely diced 2 tbsp neutral oil (sunflower or canola) 1 tbsp unsalted butter 1 tsp fine sea salt (plus more to taste) 1 […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 20 small squares (about 10 servings) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (including soaking and cooling) Quick Ingredients 1½ cups (240 g) fine semolina 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder, ¼ tsp fine salt 4 large eggs, room […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 24–30 rolls (about 6 appetizer servings or 4 light mains) Prep Time: 50 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Total Time: 2 hours (plus optional cooling time) Quick Ingredients 1 jar (16 oz / 450 g) brined grape leaves (use 35–40 leaves, plus a few extra torn ones) 1 […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup (200 g) baldo or other medium-grain rice, rinsed and drained 1 small bunch asparagus (about 250 g), trimmed and cut 2 tbsp unsalted butter 1 tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, finely […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups cracked firik (smoked green wheat), rinsed 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp unsalted butter (or more olive oil) 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 small tomato, finely […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (as a light meal or 8 as an appetizer) Prep Time: 30 minutes (including resting) Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (270 g) fine bulgur (köftelik bulgur) 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) boiling water 3 Tbsp olive oil, plus more for […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 32–36 boat dumplings) Prep Time: 1 hour Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 1/2 cups (300 g) all-purpose flour 1 large egg, 2/3 cup (160 ml) water, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt (dough) 300 g (10 oz) ground […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (as a meze or light entrée) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 500 g (1 lb) raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 […]