Right after we bought the book, we decided to put it to the test. We made a fresh herb pilaf, a pear kebab, almond rice pudding, lahmacun and sour okra. All recipes were new to us. We had eaten similar foods before, but never these. Since most dishes didn’t contain a photo that did involve some guess work. However, all in all, the recipes turned out well.

Using only the healthiest and freshest ingredients-from fresh fruits and yogurt to vegetables, fish, poultry, and meat - the regional recipes are cooked in an infinite variety of ways, with exciting flavor and texture combinations. Eggplant alone can be prepared in more than 40 different ways. In areas where fish, meat or poultry weren't available, cooks created outstanding recipes that utilized grains, pulses, and vegetables. Since Turkish cooking requires no special equipment or unusual ingredients it is generally very easy to prepare. Besides, he is the author of Mighty Spice and Mighty Spice Express. Readers can find his recipes in several famous publications and on TV programs in both the UK and the US. The Essential Middle Eastern Cookbook: Classic Recipes Made Easy The instructions for the recipes were easy to follow and not too complex. All in all they turned out very well.. Despite not knowing how the food should taste (which makes it harder to adjust at the end) all recipes turned out delicious. The tomato sauce with the okra recipe was especially good. A disclaimer: this isn't a book that tries to Westernize Turkish recipes into fun, blog-worthy bites with quirky names that sidestep umlauts and unfamiliar sounds... It is an exhaustive, almost encyclopedic manifesto of nuanced, regional Turkish cuisine... A book that savors culinary history instead of rushing through and condensing it."― KKUP/KUSF In the Netherlands, there is a considerable Turkish community and thus Turkish stores and bakeries are pretty common. However, most of these serve a few common dishes and do often not reflect the wide variety of Turkish food available (although, if you know where to go, you’d probably be able to find them). It gives a sneak peak into the wide world of Turkish cooking which goes way beyond a doner kebab or baklava.

For every traveler, exploring the cuisine is an indispensable part of the journey, helping them enjoy the culture and life there. Similarly, when visiting Turkey, people will find something delicious to eat in every corner. Surrounded by seas and spread across two continents with one foot in Europe and one in Asia as Istanbul, Turkish cuisine varied following geography and influenced by East and West fusion. Therefore, if you might just know about popular Turkish dishes like kebabs, these 10 Turkish cookbooks listed in this article will open a new gateway to this robust heaven of food. The Turkish Cookbook For instance, readers will enjoy reading about her conversation with a retired teacher who introduced her to a recipe for patlicanli ekmek, an eggplant and beef sandwich popular in Gaziantep.

Extraordinarily beautiful, Phaidon's The Turkish Cookbook, by Musa Dagdeviran, trumpets the diversity of the cuisine. Recipes range from little known gems, to popular favorites, like pistachio baklava."― Campus CircleThe definitive cookbook of hearty, healthy Turkish cuisine... Thoroughly showcases the diversity of Turkish food."― Edible Hawaiian Islands

Chef Musa Dagdeviren [has] travelled throughout Turkey to find its best regional specialties and food traditions."― The Scotsman Musa Daĝdeviren is an acclaimed chef featured in the Netflix documentary series Chef’s Table and the leading authority on Turkey’s unique food traditions. In The Turkish Cookbook, Musa introduces people to the world of vibrant, bold, and aromatic, Turkish food from grilled meats, salads, and gloriously sweet pastries to home-cooking family staples as dips, pilafs, and stews. We've referred to Daĝdeviren as "Master Chef of Turkey", and now... you'll be able to try 550 of his recipes."― Food & Wine OnlineBeginning with Istanbul with the fusion cuisine from the Mediterranean, the Middle East, and Asia, now they invite readers to an unforgettable adventure to the lesser-known provinces, boasting rich and diverse culinary traditions and opening a vivid world of flavors influenced by neighboring Syria, Iran, Iraq, Armenia, and Georgia. About the Author:The author of this cookbook is Michelle Anderson. She is the author and ghostwriter of more than 30 cookbooks focused on healthy diets and delicious food. Michelle Anderson ever worked as a professional chef for more than 25 years in fine dining restaurants across North Africa and Ontario, Canada. Now she lives in Temiskaming Shores, Ontario, Canada. Soframiz: Vibrant Middle Eastern Recipes from Sofra Bakery and Cafe [A Cookbook] Each recipe in this book is fun for everyday eating and entertaining. With a primer on essential ingredients and techniques, readers will feel being transported to the markets and kitchens of the Middle East. This volume also includes an introduction showcasing the culinary cultural history of the country, insightful headnotes, stunning photography of finished dishes and atmospheric images evoking the beauty and diversity of the Turkish landscape, environment, markets, and people. recipes of hearty, healthy Turkish cuisine, from the leading authority on Turkey's unique food traditions, Musa Dagdeviren, as featured in the Netflix documentary series Chef's Table

The Turks were culinary plunderers. Where ever they conquered, they went looking for the best ingredients and the best recipes."the recipes are good, authentic AND it offers advice and info — everything you’d want” – OxfordWillows Based on the memoir Anatolian Days and Nights as the pioneer, Tree of Life introduced more than 100 accessible recipes inspired by Turkish food traditions found in the authors’ travels. All these adaptations of authentic dishes draw on readily available ingredients while featuring traditional techniques. Healthful and tantalizing, simple and delicious, Turkish cuisine is well on its way to becoming the next big trend in cooking as more and more attention is being paid to it as the original Mediterranean diet Each section starts with a short introduction which helps you understand where this type of food fits into Turkish culture. When is it eaten, how does it vary between regions, etc. These introductions are what makes the book more than just a cookbook it. It’s also about culture and history.