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Braised Celery Root with Citrus and Grape Molasses

Braised Celery Root with Citrus and Grape Molasses

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 large celery root (750–800 g), peeled and cut into 2 cm cubes 2 lemons (juice divided; 1 for soaking water, 1 for braise) 1 medium orange (zest and juice) 1 medium onion, thinly […]

Sizzling Turkish Karides Güveç Shrimp Casserole

Sizzling Turkish Karides Güveç Shrimp Casserole

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 […]

Cooked-Style Çiğ Köfte Platter With Bulgur and Herbs

Cooked-Style Çiğ Köfte Platter With Bulgur and Herbs

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 […]

Crispy Turkish Lahmacun with Spiced Lamb and Herbs

Crispy Turkish Lahmacun with Spiced Lamb and Herbs

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (8 lahmacun) Prep Time: 45 minutes (includes dough rest) Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients Dough: 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour, 1 cup (240 ml) warm water, 2 1/4 tsp (7 g) instant yeast, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 1/2 tsp […]

İskender-Style Kebab with Pide and Garlic Yogurt

İskender-Style Kebab with Pide and Garlic Yogurt

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus 1 hour marinating) Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 2 hours Quick Ingredients 800 g (1 3/4 lb) thinly sliced lamb leg or beef sirloin 3 tbsp plain yogurt, 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice 3 + 1–3 cloves garlic, minced/grated […]

Slow-Cooked Menemen With Silky Eggs and Summer Tomatoes

Slow-Cooked Menemen With Silky Eggs and Summer Tomatoes

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 generous servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 medium green peppers, thinly sliced 2 large ripe tomatoes, finely chopped or grated (about 350 g) 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional) 1 tsp Aleppo pepper, plus […]

Rustic Ezogelin Soup with Red Lentils and Bulgur

Rustic Ezogelin Soup with Red Lentils and Bulgur

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup red lentils, rinsed 1/4 cup fine bulgur 1/4 cup medium-grain rice 2 tbsp olive oil (plus 1 tbsp for drizzle) 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 cloves […]

Turkish Sucuk and Kaşar Pide Boats

Turkish Sucuk and Kaşar Pide Boats

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 individual pide boats (4 servings) Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus 60 minutes rising) Cook Time: 12–15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Quick Ingredients Dough: 2 cups (260 g) bread flour, 3/4 cup (180 ml) warm water, 1 tsp instant or active dry yeast, 1 tsp sugar, 1 […]

Grilled Tavuk Şiş With Peppers and Herbed Rice

Grilled Tavuk Şiş With Peppers and Herbed Rice

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus 1 hour marinating) Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes (plus optional extra marinating) Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb (680 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut in 1 1/4-inch cubes 1 cup (240 g) plain whole-milk yogurt 3 tbsp olive […]