This dish with beef or lamb is a Turkish recipe, although there is also a similar Greek variant, usually accompanied by an avgolemono (literally “lemon and egg”) sauce. For many it can be an unexpected combination, but the pairing of meat and artichokes is a delight that is worth trying.
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Turkish style artichoke hearts recipe
This Turkish dish is known as Zeytinyağlı Enginar, literally “artichokes with olive oil”. This is a very refreshing traditional starter that is usually served cold and can be found on a mezze table.
How to make traditional Turkish “menemen” (scrambled eggs with tomato)
This quick tomato scrambled egg dish is a Turkish favorite for breakfast. It’s served with pita bread and can also be complemented with cheese (usually Feta) or cold meat, such as Pastirma (dried beef with fenugreek) or Sucuk (garlic sausage).
Zucchini with minced beef in just 15 minutes
This express recipe of zucchini with ground beef is an easy alternative to “dolma” (stuffed zucchini), and it saves the whole process of hollowing the vegetables out and then stuffing them. In this way we can have a quick dish which is still excellent. And even more, since it’s also without rice, it makes a good option for those who follow a low-carb or keto diet.
How to make chicken gyros like in Greece
Gyros is the method of grilling meat arranged vertically on a rotating grill. It is the exact Greek equivalent and translation of the Turkish döner. But beyond the cooking method, the secret of the flavor of this chicken gyros lies in the spices and marinade.
How to make Lahmacun (oriental pizza with meat)
This a classic that rivals the Italian pizza Margherita, and consists of a very thin dough on which a mixture of ground meat, tomato, onion, pepper and spices is spread. The name derives from Arabic and means “meat with dough”. Lahmacun is a classic of Turkish fast food, and despite being available everywhere (or precisely because of it), it is not a recipe that people normally know how to prepare at home.
Easy recipe of okra with chicken stew
May be you never have heard of a vegetable called okra (or bamia) until now, as it requires very hot and dry climates to grow, which is why it’s impossible to find fresh in many countries. However, it’s also sold frozen or canned in Turkish or Oriental supermarkets, so if you have the opportunity to find it, I strongly recommend you to try this easy and quick stew.
Amazing fig and milk dessert, with no sugar or flour
This fig and milk dessert is an old Turkish recipe, and it’s prepared with only those two ingredients. In addition to its simplicity, it’s without any added sugars -thanks to the dried figs- and any flour, thanks to a milk fermentation process (similar to that of yogurt) that gives it a firm consistency.
Low-carb side dish in just 10 minutes: cauliflower bulgur pilav
“Pilav” is a generic denomination in Turkish cuisine for the accompaniment of rice, bulgur or pasta, or a mixture of two of these. This cauliflower bulgur pilav is a particular version, since it’s perfect even for those who are in a low-carb or ketogenic diet.
How to prepare stuffed vine leaves
“Dolmadakia” in Greece, “yaprak sarma” in Turkey, “wanak enab” in Arabic, “dolma” in other countries, “niños envueltos” for Latinos, or simply stuffed vine leaves. Vegetarian or stuffed with meat. Whatever you want to call them, and in any of its variants, this recipe is always a guaranteed success.