I happened to have several figs left-over from a poached fig with walnuts and chocolate dessert I made earlier in the week. Figs (in my experience) are one of those ingredients that don’t get used very often, and then when you have them the few left over end up lingering in the pantry until you …
When I first ordered, Köfte, or Turkish Meatballs (Kofta) in Istanbul I was completely surprised by the flavor. They were like no other meatball that I had ever tried. The Turkish are not afraid of using exotic spices combinations and this dish is no exception. We found Kofte on most Turkish menus, and were told …
Curried black eyed peas became a favorite side dish or appetizer while traveling in through Turkey. The wonderful tradition of offering an assortment of cold and hot appetizers (mezze) along with warm bread is a tradition we have carried on since our visit. Here are a few additional recipes that we often pair with the …