About Give Recipe
Founded by Zerrin and Yusuf Gunaydin in 2009, Give Recipe is a celebration of Turkish cuisine. It's a place where they share their passion for the rich and diverse flavors of Turkey, with recipes that go beyond the well-known Turkish kebabs and baklava.
Their goal is to make Give Recipe a primary resource for Turkish food lovers around the world.
Their Story
Zerrin, a seasoned home cook with over 14 years of experience, and Yusuf, a talented professional food photographer, have combined their passions to bring the authentic flavors of Turkish cuisine to your table.
Their story began when they got married and made a conscious choice to savor more home-cooked meals, reducing their dine-outs. This lifestyle shift sparked their desire to share their culinary adventures with the world through Give Recipe.
More About Zerrin
Formerly an English teacher in Turkey, at Anadolu University, Zerrin switched to full-time blogging in 2018. Her cooking skills are a legacy from her mother, a fantastic cook adored by their family. Zerrin's recipes are a blend of tradition and her unique culinary touch.
More About Yusuf
A professional food photographer, Yusuf has been capturing the essence of their recipes since the beginning. His work extends beyond their blog, with collaborations with several UK brands. His portfolio, Yusuf Gunaydin Photography, showcases his expertise in food photography.
Their Heritage
After living in Turkey for nearly four decades, they moved to the UK, bringing with them a treasure trove of recipes and memories. Turkish cuisine, a significant part of their upbringing, continues to influence their cooking and daily life.
Their dinner conversations often revolve around the nostalgic Turkish dishes they grew up with, the flavors they miss, and the ones they love recreating.
Zerrin and Yusuf live in Manchester with their 10-year-old son who loves Turkish food. He likes to take his own lunch to school, filled with tasty Turkish dishes. Some of his favorites are:
- Mercimek Koftesi: These are delicious lentil balls.
- Turkish Meatballs: A popular and flavorful meat dish.
- Pogaca: Soft savory pastries that are very tasty.
- Kısır: A fresh salad made with bulgur wheat.
- Sigara Boregi: Phyllo rolls filled with cheese and parsley.
Their son's love for these foods shows how important Turkish cooking is to their family. It keeps them connected to their culture while living in the UK.
Their Achievements
Give Recipe has grown to become an internationally recognized resource for Turkish recipes. Their recipes have been featured in several prestigious platforms. Here are just a few of them:
- The Guardian: Highlighted their Börek Recipe.
- SBS Food: Featured their Manti Recipe.
- Spoon University: Showcased their Köfte Recipe.
- Buzzfeed: Featured their Menemen Recipe.
- Country Living: Featured their Bulgur Soup Recipe.
Spreading the Love for Turkish Cuisine
Their culinary journey reached a new height with their feature on Liz Flower's Wednesday evening show on BBC Three Counties Radio.
They had the pleasure of discussing Turkish cuisine and sharing the recipe for Menemen, Turkey’s beloved weekend breakfast dish that's also perfect for lunch or dinner.
The couple works as food influencers, recipe developers, food photographers and video creators for major food and drink brands.
About the Recipes
A Variety of Turkish Dishes for Everyone: Give Recipe aims to share a wide range of Turkish recipes including main dishes, side dishes, appetizers (or mezes) and sweets. You'll find everything from meat dishes (such as Kavurma) and vegetarian meals (such as Bamya) to popular street foods (such as Doner Kebab) and heavenly Turkish desserts (such as Kunefe).
Easy-to-Follow Recipes with Pictures: Each recipe comes with step-by-step pictures. This makes it easy for you to follow along and see exactly what to do. Whether you're new to cooking or have lots of experience, these pictures will help guide you.
Helpful Tips: Zerrin and Yusuf also share their personal tips with each recipe. These tips will help you get the best results when you try their recipes. They want to make sure that you can enjoy delicious Turkish food at home, just like they do.
Their Top Recipes
- Turkish Breakfast
- Tavuk Döner (Chicken Doner Kebab)
- Ezme (Turkish Salsa)
- Karniyarik (Turkish Stuffed Eggplant)
- Izmir Kofte (Turkish Meatballs and Potatoes with a tomato Sauce)
- Gözleme (Stuffed Flat Bread)
- Simit (Turkish Bagel with Sesame Seeds)
Their Goal
Zerrin and Yusuf have a simple but big goal with Give Recipe: They want to share Turkish food with people all over the world.
They focus on easy recipes that anyone can make at home. Their aim is to help people learn about different Turkish dishes, not just the famous ones.
They also want to keep traditional Turkish cooking alive and share it with others. Through their blog, they hope to bring people together who love Turkish food and culture.
If you try the recipes on this blog, please reach out and let them know how it turned out either with a quick e-mail, a short comment, or even through social media.
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You can reach them at contact[at]giverecipe[dot]com