Turkish Cornbread (Mısır Ekmeği) is made only with cornmeal, no flour and no sugar, so it’s not sweet at all. The texture is crumbly and rustic. We usually serve it warm alongside soups and stews, or with a bit of butter and cheese on the side. Our favorite way to enjoy Turkish cornbread is with...
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Mercimek Çorbasi (Turkish Red Lentil Soup)
Turkish Red Lentil Soup or kırmızı mercimek çorbası as we say in Turkish is super easy to make and perfect on cold days to warm you up. Cook everything in one pot and blend them together. It’s that easy! One of the best vegan soups because it is super filling and loaded with flavors. This authentic...
Turkish Tahini Sesame Cookies
These Sesame Cookies are made with tahini and sesame seeds. It is basically a type of biscuit but with more interesting and complex flavors thanks to the molasses coating. They have a very nutty and sweet flavor. They are also very easy and quick to make with only a few simple steps. When we created...
Chocolate Beet Cake
This unique Chocolate Beet Cake is extremely moist, velvety and to put it mildly, mouth-watering. The best part; your guests won’t even know you’ve used beets! The semi-sweet chocolate you use helps add richness and hide the pink-purple color and flavor of the beetroot. 'Tis the season of impressing family and friends with spontaneous food,...
Chocolate Yogurt Cake
The holiday season is upon us and what better way to decorate the table than with this beautiful Greek Yogurt Chocolate Cake with an amazing ganache. This recipe has the fluffiest and creamiest texture that is only elevated by the use of real dark chocolate. If you are interested in easy cake recipes like this,...
Chocolate Magic Custard Cake
Chocolate Magic Custard Cake will blow your mind with its look and taste. One cake batter results in 3-layered cake. Don’t worry about the runny batter, it will bake up perfectly! This recipe is on the top among all our cake recipes for a reason. Easy to make and wonderfully chocolat-y! Is there anything more...
Turkish Cauliflower in Oven - Firinda Karnabahar
Turkish Cauliflower in Oven (Firinda Karnabahar) is flavored with garlic, tomatoes and lemon. This is such an easy, yet tasty cauliflower recipe that will be loved by everyone. Turkish cuisine is all about fresh, seasonal veggies, and right now, it's cauliflower season. Today, we are turning this humble winter veggie into something magical. In Turkey, it is...
Chocolate Orange Cookies
If you are looking for the ultimate chocolate cookies this holiday season, look no further! These Chocolate Orange Cookies are deliciously soft and chewy. They will make the perfect snack for any occasion. Let's admit this. We all love cookies, especially during holidays. They make the best treat when paired with a cup of coffee. If you love...
Shish Kofte (Şiş Köfte)
Shish kofte (şiş köfte) is one of those Turkish kebabs we make often. It’s made with ground lamb and beef, mixed with simple spices, then shaped onto skewers and cooked until nicely browned. You can grill it or bake it in the oven, and it turns out juicy and full of flavor either way. What...
Vegan Spinach Soup Recipe
Are you looking for a new comforting soup to make? We've got you covered! Give this Vegan Spinach Soup a try! All the ingredients used very healthy and low in calories. And another great bonus is that it is very easy to make; simply cook the ingredients and blend, that’s it! This is like a...
Lokum Recipe - Turkish Delight
Love soft and a little sticky Turkish Delight Lokum? Do you know you can make this world-famous Turkish candy at home? It is made with a few simple ingredients and a little patience. Enjoy it either plain or stuffed with nuts like pistachios. Lokum is one of the most well-known Turkish foods around the world....
Puff Pastry Apple Roses
Looking for a special holiday dessert recipe that is pleasing both for eyes and for taste buds? But not a too complicated one? Look no further! These Puff Pastry Apple Roses can impress anyone you want and are incredibly easy to make. We make these cute mini apple rose tarts using puff pastry sheet, cream...
Turkish Doner Kebab Recipe
Turkish doner kebab is one of the most popular street foods in Turkey. It is made with thin slices of juicy meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie. As a Turkish couple who grew up in Turkey, this is a flavor we know very well. This homemade version may not be exactly the same as the...
Kabak Tatlisi (Turkish Pumpkin Dessert)
Think pumpkin only belongs in pies? Then you have to try this Turkish Pumpkin Dessert, Kabak Tatlısı! It’s a cozy fall treat that’s incredibly easy to make and always loved by everyone.! This easy pumpkin dessert is what pumpkin means for Turkish people. When you see someone buying pumpkin at a market in Turkey, it’s 99% certain they’re...
Almond Milk Pancakes – Soft and Fluffy
Almond Milk Pancakes are perfect when you want to make pancakes without milk. They are naturally dairy-free and turn out soft, fluffy and just as delicious as the classic ones. Can You Use Almond Milk for Pancakes? Yes, absolutely. We’ve been making pancakes with almond milk for a while now, and honestly, you wouldn’t even notice...
Rosehip Tea
Looking for a natural way of improving your immune system? Here is a perfect recipe that is right from nature: Rosehip tea. It is made with fruits of rose plants and has an amazing effect on your body. We NEED it these days especially to protect ourselves from the flu. Turkish style rosehip tea is...
Walnut Stuffed Healthy Baked Apples
Looking for a healthy dessert with autumn flavors that you can make easily with few simple ingredients? We’ve got you covered. These Walnut Stuffed Healthy Baked Apples are so easy to make and you need only 6 ingredients (2 are optional) for the recipe. Also, these are sugar-free, gluten-free and low carb. Enjoy them as...
Fresh Fig Bruschetta
You have fresh figs but no idea what to make with them? I got you covered. Here is a ridiculously easy no-bake dessert recipe you can make with them: Fresh Fig Bruschetta. Figs are dipped into tahini, slightly sweetened with date molasses and make a perfect bruschetta topping. Fresh figs are my family’s all time...
Ashure Recipe (Noah's Pudding)
Ashure or Aşure is also known as Noah's pudding. It is one of the popular desserts in Middle Eastern cuisine. It is made with wheat berries, legumes, fresh and dried fruit. It makes a wonderful breakfast porridge too. Aşure has a special place among all Turkish desserts as it has a story behind it. It is...
Healthy Apple Cinnamon Muffins
Apple Muffins made with whole wheat flour, oil and agave are an ideal fall snack that will satisfy the whole family. They are not overly sweet, yet full of cinnamon and apple-y flavor. Plus, they are ready in under 30 minutes. I know you all love puff pastry apple roses and apple brownies and the...
Pide (Turkish Flatbread Pizza)
Pide, also known as oval flatbread Turkish pizza around the world, is one of our all time favorite foods. It comes with various fillings and we will share two of them below: Ground meat pide and cheese pide. Pide shouldn't be confused with Ramazan pide bread (pide ekmek). Pide is a stuffed flatbread like Turkish...
Homemade Almond Milk Ice Cream
Love the nutty flavor of tahini? Looking for a vegan ice cream recipe with almond milk? I’ve got you covered! Here is a super easy, no churn ice cream that you can make only with 4 ingredients. Almond milk is our favorite nut milk and we use it often. While this ice cream is one...
Shredded Cheesy Zucchini Casserole
Is there a zucchini hater in your family? Give this Cheesy Zucchini Casserole a try and see how it disappears fast. Shredded zucchini baked in oven with layers of mozzarella and a mixture made with an egg, yogurt and very little flour. We love casserole recipes like this one. Skinny zucchini casserole, which we make...
Kuru Fasulye Recipe (Turkish Beans)
Kuru Fasulye is a traditional Turkish bean stew. It's a popular, easy-to-make dish that's both healthy and delicious. A super satisfying dinner for chilly days. This white bean stew is one of the top traditional Turkish dishes that is loved all around the country. We make Kuru Fasulye Pilav (bean stew paired with pilav) for dinner often,...
Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies Without Butter
Forget about all the chocolate chip cookies you have eaten and try these Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies. Yes, these are that good! Made without butter. Tahini takes the place of butter in this recipe. These cookies are chewy, wonderfully nutty and packed with chocolate chips. Looking at the ingredients, you might find this recipe a...
Bazlama Bread Recipe
Bazlama, a traditional Turkish flatbread, has a soft, chewy texture and golden exterior. Made with basic ingredients, this bread complements various dishes, from soups to kebabs and mezze platters. In our family, bazlama holds a special place as a favorite Turkish flat bread that we make quite often, especially for weekend breakfasts. It's soft, easy to...
Chocolate Bottom Coconut Ice Recipe
Love coconut desserts? Looking for an easy recipe? I’ve got you covered. Make the traditional Coconut Ice Squares with a chocolate twist and double the joy! You won’t believe how simple these treats are. Love coconut in sweets? You should see our coconut macaroons without condensed milk and coconut pistachio cookies too. Coconut is one...
Turkish Lahmacun
Lahmacun is one of the most loved foods in Türkiye — thin, crispy flatbread topped with a flavorful ground meat mixture. Add parsley, onions and a squeeze of lemon, roll it up, take a bite, and the flavor speaks for itself. One bite of Turkish lahmacun and you’ll be completely obsessed. What is Lahmacun? Lahmacun...
Chocolate Strawberry Cake
Chocolate Strawberry Cake is the easiest layered chocolate cake we’ve ever made. A very simple chocolate ganache and fresh strawberries are used for the mid layer and the topping. The best combination of chocolate and strawberries ever! Okay our all time favorite dessert is Turkish baklava, but we love to make cake recipes too! A...
Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Brownies
Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Brownies make by far the BEST strawberry and chocolate combination. Fudgy and moist chocolate brownies topped with fresh strawberries and covered with a rich chocolate ganache will sure knock your socks off. Are you a fan of chocolate and strawberry combination? You should see our chocolate strawberry cake, strawberry chocolate cookies and chocolate...
No Yeast Homemade Bread
Need a homemade bread recipe without yeast? Look no further. Here is a super easy way of making bread at home even if you don’t have any yeast on hand. Nothing can beat homemade bread that has no yeast. If you agree with us and want to try easy bread recipes, go check out our no yeast dinner...
Simple Roasted Chicken Pieces
These Roasted Chicken Pieces are simple and so easy to make. These are coated with olive oil, seasoned with salt and black pepper, flavored with garlic and rosemary. Prepare in 5 minutes and forget them in the oven for about 50 minutes. This is a super easy recipe for baked chicken pieces. They are flavored...
Cheesy Cabbage Casserole
Cheesy Cabbage Casserole is one of the best vegetarian cabbage recipes ever! The melting cheese in the layers when served hot is out of this world! You feel like you are eating a savory pie, but with lower carbs. This cabbage casserole with cheese is always a hit as a vegetarian meal. When we crave...
Lemon Crinkle Cake Mix Cookies
These Lemon Crinkle Cake Mix Cookies are the easiest lemon cookies ever! You can turn them into lemon crinkle cookies or spread a lemon glaze on them whenever you need a change. They will become a hit in all versions. If you love lemon flavored sweets, you might want to check out our lemon meltaway...
No-Bake Valentine's Day Recipes
Valentine's Day is just around the corner. If you'd like to make that special day even sweeter, you should see my list of No-Bake Valentine's Day Recipes! These No-Bake Valentine’s Day Recipes are for those who don’t feel like baking. I made this amazing list with the help of several fellow bloggers and I’d love...
Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake
Need a cheerful cake for a beautiful occasion? With its freshness feeling, slight crunchiness, sweet -tart flavor, moist-texture, this Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake with oil and yogurt has everything you are looking for. It’s going to be a big hit at any party. Have you ever eaten a cake and felt like you’re eating...
Roasted Oyster Mushrooms
Oven Roasted Oyster Mushrooms are made just with 5 simple ingredients: Oyster mushrooms, salt, pepper, rosemary and olive oil. The most amazing flavor combination! You end up with the tastiest vegan snack ever! What’s more, they make a great touch on soups or in salads. Oyster mushrooms are our favorite type of mushrooms. They have...
Skinny Baked Cauliflower Wings
Cauliflower florets are coated with a spicy batter and then baked in oven. You have the BEST Cauliflower Wings ever! Skinny, healthy, yet so tasty and addictive! These baked Cauliflower Wings make the perfect vegetarian substitute for crispy hot wings. This is one of the family favorite vegetarian recipes. It is like the healthier version of...
Oyster Mushroom Soup
This vegetarian oyster mushroom soup is super flavorful and satisfying. It is made with vegetables, herbs and pasta, so can be served as the main course with a salad on the side. You can easily turn it into a gluten-free recipe. Oyster mushrooms are our favorite type of mushrooms because of their meaty texture and...
Unstuffed Cabbage Casserole
Unstuffed Cabbage Casserole doesn't take even the half time of cabbage rolls but it is as scrumptious. It is easily made with rice and ground beef, so makes a wonderful main dish. Who bothers stuffing cabbage leaves when you can make equally delicious unstuffed cabbage rolls with the same ingredients in a much shorter time?...