Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 3 to 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 whole sea bass (400–500 g each), cleaned 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 ½ tsp fine sea salt, divided ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus optional overnight rest) Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes Total Time: 5 hours (plus optional overnight rest) Quick Ingredients 1 bone-in lamb shoulder (1.8–2.2 kg / 4–5 lb) 3 tsp kosher salt, 1.5 tsp black pepper 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp dried […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (as a snack or starter) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 500 g lamb liver, trimmed and cut into 2 cm cubes 1 cup (240 ml) milk or water (for soaking, optional) Salt, black pepper, ground cumin, sweet paprika 1 […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 swirled buns Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus 1 hour 30 minutes rising) Cook Time: 18–22 minutes Total Time: About 2 hours 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 1/4 cups (390 g) all-purpose flour 1 cup (240 ml) warm milk 1/4 cup (50 g) sugar 4 tbsp (60 g) melted butter […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4–6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 medium leeks (about 750 g), white and light green parts only 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil, plus 2–3 tbsp […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (meze portions) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour (includes cooling) Quick Ingredients 2 large globe eggplants (about 2 lb / 900 g total) 3 tbsp (45 ml) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving 2–3 tbsp (30–45 ml) fresh lemon juice 2 […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 bowls Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 30 minutes marinating) Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes (plus marinating) Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb (680 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs or beef sirloin, thinly sliced 3 tbsp plain yogurt, 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice 3 garlic […]
Patatesli Börek Spiral (Coiled Yufka Pie with Potato Filling) Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6–8 servings Prep Time: 40 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 900 g (2 lb) floury potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 medium onions, finely diced 3 tbsp olive oil + 2 tbsp butter 1 […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb (680 g) lamb shoulder or leg, cut into 1.3 cm cubes 2 tbsp olive oil, divided 2 tbsp unsalted butter 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1.5 tsp […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 tbsp tomato paste 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) crushed or finely chopped […]