Let’s have a go at Turkish Cuisine; Sultan’s Delight, Zucchini Fritters,...
“Thank you for the wonderful Turkish cooking class; I learned so much about the Turkish cuisine, and couldn’t believe how easy it is to cook delicious, healthy food”; this has been one of the comments...
View ArticleMy Mother’s Arab Kebab; from Historic Antakya (Antioch)
Arab Kebab- or Arap Kebabi, as we say in Turkish – is a juicy, delicious specialty made in the homes in Antakya, Southern part of Turkey, where my roots are from. This kebab is also so easy to make; I...
View ArticleAubergines stuffed with onion, garlic and tomatoes in olive oil; Imam Bayildi
Imam Bayildi; eggplants, aubergines, stuffed with onions, garlic and tomatoes and poached in olive oil; just melt in the mouth Patlican, eggplants or aubergines are one of the most popular vegetables...
View ArticleAncient, Wholesome; Bulgur Pilaf with Freekeh, Eggplant and Meat
Firik or Freekeh is a super food and an ancient grain; I absolutely love its delicious, nutty taste, similar to pearl barley. Freekeh used to feature a lot at my grandmother’s table in Antakya, ancient...
View ArticleBended Eggplant Kebabs with Meatballs; Patlicanli Beli Bukuk
Bended eggplant kebab with meatballs; Patlicanli beli bukuk kebap; utterly delicious Our national favorite Patlican, or aubergine or eggplants are appearing in the markets more now; I love its...
View ArticleOzlem’s Turkish Table on Radio – Aubergine, lentils in olive oil
Merhaba dear all, Ozlem’s Turkish Table; Recipes from My Homeland – available for pre-order now My sincere thanks first of all for your most kind interest and comments for my upcoming Turkish cookery...
View ArticleBulgur balls in aubergine and tomato sauce and Ozlem’s Turkish Table news
Merhaba Dear All, Ozlem’s Turkish Table book signing in Houston, USA It has been a very special few months teaching Turkish cookery and signing copies of Ozlem’s Turkish Table cookery book around the...
View ArticleRoasted Aubergine with Tomatoes, Herbs and Cheese and Latest News
Merhaba dear All, It gives me a great pleasure to share my dear friend Sibel Pinto’s special recipe, Roasted aubergine/eggplant with tomatoes, herbs and chees, Patlican Yelpaze. Sibel is a...
View ArticleBulgur pilaf with freekeh, aubergine, tomatoes – Firikli Sebzeli Bulgur Pilavi
I love freekeh’s nutty, smoky flavor – it used to feature at lot at my grandmother’s table in Antakya; she would combine freekeh with seasonal vegetables, meat or sometimes just with bulgur and fresh...
View ArticleBaked Aubergine Kebab with Meatballs – Firinda Patlican Kebabi
Baked Aubergine Kebab with Meatballs – Firinda Patlican Kebabi We greatly enjoy this delicious southern Turkish style Baked Aubergine Kebab with Meatballs – Firinda Patlican Kebabi, especially popular...
View ArticleCasserole of Turkish Meatballs with Aubergine, Potatoes, Tomatoes and Peppers...
There is a concept of “lokanta” restaurants at home, where slowly cooked and ready to eat casseroles of meatballs and vegetables, vegetables cooked in olive oil, stuffed vegetables and many more are...
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