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Turkish White Bean Piyaz With Creamy Tahini Dressing

Turkish White Bean Piyaz With Creamy Tahini Dressing

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (as a main) or 6 servings (as a side) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 27 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 large eggs 2 cans (15 oz / 425 g each) white beans, drained and rinsed 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 1 cup (about […]

Acuka Breakfast Spread With Walnuts, Tomato, and Spices

Acuka Breakfast Spread With Walnuts, Tomato, and Spices

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 1½ cups / 360 ml) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup (100 g) walnut halves 3 tbsp (45 g) tomato paste 2 tbsp (30 g) mild red pepper paste or extra tomato paste 2–3 garlic cloves, roughly […]

Turkish Şakşuka Veggie Medley With Garlicky Tomato Sauce

Turkish Şakşuka Veggie Medley With Garlicky Tomato Sauce

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (meze portions) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 60 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 medium eggplants (about 700 g), diced 2 medium zucchini (about 400 g), diced 3 green peppers (Turkish or bell), sliced 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) neutral oil for frying, plus extra […]

Baked Hamsili Pilav: Anchovy-Wrapped Herb Rice Pilaf

Baked Hamsili Pilav: Anchovy-Wrapped Herb Rice Pilaf

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 40 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups (400 g) long-grain rice, rinsed and soaked 600 g fresh anchovies, cleaned and butterflied 3 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for greasing 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided 1 large onion, […]

Zesty Turkish Kısır Anatolian Bulgur Salad

Zesty Turkish Kısır Anatolian Bulgur Salad

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4–6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes (15 minutes soak time) Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups fine bulgur (köftelik), uncooked 1 1/2 cups boiling water 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 tbsp mild red pepper paste (or extra tomato paste) 6 tbsp extra-virgin olive […]

Kavrulmuş İç Pilav Festive Rice with Pine Nuts and Liver

Kavrulmuş İç Pilav Festive Rice with Pine Nuts and Liver

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (as a side) Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 20 minutes optional soaking) Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: About 1 hour (plus soaking time) Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (300 g) long-grain rice (preferably Baldo or similar), rinsed and soaked 20 minutes 3 tbsp unsalted butter 1 tbsp […]

Baked Rice Pudding Brûlée With Crackly Sugar Crust

Baked Rice Pudding Brûlée With Crackly Sugar Crust

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes (plus torching) Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes (includes chilling) Quick Ingredients 1/3 cup (70 g) short-grain rice (or pudding rice) 1 cup (240 ml) water 4 cups (1 L) whole milk 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream 2/3 cup […]

Rustic Etli Nohut Stew With Chickpeas and Beef

Rustic Etli Nohut Stew With Chickpeas and Beef

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus optional overnight soaking) Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes (plus soaking, if using dried chickpeas) Quick Ingredients 500 g beef chuck or stewing beef, cut into 2.5 cm (1 inch) cubes 2 cups (400 g) dried chickpeas, […]

Turkish Oven-Baked Zucchini Fritter Squares

Turkish Oven-Baked Zucchini Fritter Squares

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 squares (4–6 servings) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 30–35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour (including resting and cooling) Quick Ingredients 4 medium zucchinis (about 800 g), coarsely grated 3 large eggs 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 150 g crumbly white cheese (beyaz peynir […]

Turkish Sun-Dried Eggplant Dolma With Spiced Rice

Turkish Sun-Dried Eggplant Dolma With Spiced Rice

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4–6 servings (about 20 stuffed eggplants) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 20 dried eggplant shells 1 1/2 cups (300 g) long-grain rice, rinsed and drained 2 medium onions, finely diced 2–3 cloves garlic, minced 5 tbsp olive oil, divided […]