Shishlik or shashlik are skewers of meat chunks that come originally from Turkey, but spread all over the Balkan and […]
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Syrian red pepper and walnut dip (muhammara)
Muhammara is a roasted red pepper and walnut dip that is likely originated from Syria, although it is now popular […]
Imam Bayildi, Turkish stuffed eggplant
Imam Bayildi (literally, the Imam swooned) is a popular Turkish dish of stuffed eggplant with tomato and onion. There are […]
Ashura (Noah’s pudding) for Tu BiShvat
Growing up in Israel, celebrating Tu BiShvat was very intuitive. In Jewish tradition, Tu BiShvat marks the New Year of […]
Pickled stuffed eggplant
Pickling small stuffed eggplants is a method that spreads from Syria, to turkey, Bukhara and more. Some variations use salted […]
Eggplant stuffed with lamb, pomegranate and tamarind
Originally a Turkish recipe, my version here has a strong Persian influence by using pomegranate molasses and tamarind.
Turkish lentil and bulgar patties (Mercimek köftesi)
Lentil dishes are common for time of mourning, like shiva and Tisha B’Av. Their round shape symbolizes the circle of […]
Manoras – Turkish matzo with cheese and eggs
Here’s a recipe that comes from the Turkish-Jewish community, that I’ve learned about thanks to the wonders of the many […]
Bumuelos, Sephardi matzo and cheese Patties
Bumuelos, or burmuleos, are fritters from the Sephardi cuisine, from Turkey and the Balkan, that are likely to be originated […]
Roasted eggplant in tomato and Serrano
There are many versions of eggplant salads in the Israeli repertoire, coming from Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria, the Levant and more. […]