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Rhiannon Davies / April 09, 2013
Sumac Octopus With Pomegranate: Recipe by Silvena Rowe This recipe was provided by celebrity chef, Silvena Rowe. Read our interview with her here.   Octopus can be very tough, so it is best poached before using it in a dish. Use fresh octopus if possibl... Read More »
Rhiannon Davies / March 22, 2013
An Easter Feast Easter is celebrated differently all over the Christian world. However one thing that all customs share is a feast shared with family and loved ones, breaking the fast of Lent. To help you prepare the perfect... Read More »
Rhiannon Davies / February 13, 2013
Fava: A Meze Shared The shared history of Turkey and Greece means there are many cultural similarities, and this is nowhere more obvious than with the food.  There are many dishes that are enjoyed by both nations. These inc... Read More »
Cooking on the Boat by Lale and Cem Apa / January 21, 2013
Firik Bulgur with Tomatoes Ingredients (serves 2)   1 cup Firik bulgur 2 tomatoes 1 onion, chopped 1 tablespoon dried basil 1 teaspoon tomato paste 1 teaspoon red pepper paste 1 cup boiling water Extra virgin oli... Read More »
Recipe from Güneşin ve Ateşin Tadı / January 08, 2013
Çiğ Köfte (Steak Tartar A La Turca) Recipe Serves 5-6 (Suitable for all seasons)   Ingredients 400g fat free ground meat (refrigerated) 2 ½  cups fine bulgur (cracked wheat) 1 ripe tomato 1 large onion 4-5 scallions ... Read More »
Feride Yalav / December 07, 2012
New Year's Countdown: Celebratory Cocktails No celebration is complete without a few cocktails to pave the way toward the final celebration of 2012. See our list of recipes for some sweet ideas:    Twinkle   Ingredients (Serves ... Read More »
Feride Yalav / December 04, 2012
New Year's Countdown: Recipes for a Stay-at-Home Celebration Some of us would rather avoid the giant Istanbul celebration to mark the entrance into 2013 and enjoy a homemade meal. See our recipes:    Surprise of the Sea   Ingredients: (Serves 4) ... Read More »
Rana Kumar / October 15, 2012
Kuru Fasulye Recipe Kuru Fasulye is one of the classic winter dishes of Turkey. You can find it in restaurants with beef, veal, and even pastırma, churning in pots for hours to get its distinctive taste, but we've got a sim... Read More »
Recipe by Aret Sahakyan, published in Istanbul Contemporary Cuisine / June 12, 2012
Broiled Red Mullet with Pine Nuts and Sumac Pesto Ingredients: (serves 6) 18 whole red mullets, 120 g each Salt, to taste Black Pepper, to taste Black Extra virgin olive oil   Pine Nut-Sumac Pesto: 3 tbsp pine nuts, toasted and chopped 2... Read More »
Recipe from Istanbul Contemporary Cuisine / May 10, 2012
Rose Petal Pudding by Gönül Paksoy Ingredients: (serves 6) ½ cup food quality fresh rose petals ¾ cup water 1 tsp lemon juice 2 cups milk ¼ cup rice flour ¾ cup sugar 1 tbsp poppy seeds ... Read More »