Turkish Spinach
This recipe for Turkish Spinach brings together 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium onion, diced, 4 fresh diced tomatoes in a practical dish for home cooking. It takes about 1 hr to prepare and cook. It makes approximately 4 servings.
Turkish ‘kofte’ Sandwich
This recipe for Turkish ‘kofte’ Sandwich brings together 4 ounces ground beef, 2 onions, 2 garlic cloves in a practical dish for home cooking. It takes about 30 min to prepare and cook. It makes approximately 4 servings.
Djuvech (Bosnian Vegetables and Rice)
Originally this is Turkish meal, but since 400 years of Ottomans occupation of Croatian and Bosnian territories, many meals become “Croatian” or “Bosnian”. This is nice side dish to BBQ or roasted meat. You can make it more or less hot, as you like it.
Turkish Coffee – Kahve
Growing up with parents who were born in Cyprus (Turkish Speaking). I was basically taught how to make Turkish Coffee which is called Kahve at a young age (well old enough to safely be around flames from the stove). Kahve is traditionally prepared in a small long handled pot narrowing on at the top this is called cazve. Kahve is ideally made one cup at a time and served in a small espresso cup. Measurements for one cup is equal to one espresso size cup about 90 mls/3 oz. There are different varieties of Kahve with four listed below.
Tomato Salad – Domates Salatasi
This salad goes well with most Turkish meals, particularly in summer when tomatoes are at their best. You can arrange the salad any way you like, I have listed the way I prefer to arrange the salad. If you wish to peel the tomatoes and cucumber you may however it is not necessary. You can make this salad one hour before serving. Original recipe comes from a book called “Turkish Cookbook” by Tess Mallos
