Tofu & Mushroom Stir Fry on Orzo Pilaf

Yumurtali Kabakli DilimlerOpen faced Sandwich with Zucchini, Eggs, and Herbs

Ekmek arasi Köfte Kofta and Bread

Pirinçli Ispanak ve Yogurt Spinach with rice and Yogurt

Bahar Pilavi Spring Pilaf

Thanks to my sister Ozlem for this recipe.

Firinda Tavuk ve Haslama Patates

Yalanci Çiğbörek ve Ayran

Thanks to my friend PINAR for this recipe...

For Cigborek:
4 Boghosian Valley Bread lavash*
1 lb ground beef
1 big onion
3 tbsp butter
Salt & Pepper

* any kind of lavash bread works but if you can find, use Boghosian Valley Bread for the best result.

First chop the onion and sauté it with 1.5 tbsp butter over medium low heat, half way, until it gets a little soft and watery. Then add the ground beef, again sauté it half way, until it’s just a little soft and watery, yet thoroughly cooked. The point is to keep the filling moist. Add some salt and pepper and stir it after you remove it from the heat.

Then place your lavash on heated and buttered pan (divide the rest of the butter into 4). Fill one side of it with the sautéed ground beef and fold it in half. With a wooden tool, try to stick the edges together by pushing. Cook both sides until it’s golden. Then you are ready to serve…

Afiyet Olsun

For Ayran:

Plain yogurt
Cold water
salt

I do not use any measurement for ayran. Just mix as much yogurt as you like (let’s say 2-3 cups) in a blender with some salt. Then add some water slowly until it gets to the consistency you like. It is the best if you make it with very cold water.

Bulgur Pilavi uzeri Nohutlu Karnibahar Cauliflower with Chickpeas & Bulgur Pilav

#1 Iskender - #2 Yogurtlu Doner Kind of Turkish Gyros

*These amounts are for two serving.

This is a pretty easy meal, but timing is very important. So read everything first and make sure you have everything ready before you start.

1 lbs thin sliced roast beef
6 pita bread
1 lbs plain yogurt
2 cup Beef Broth
1 stick butter
2-3 cloves garlic
3/4 cup tomato paste
salt & pepper
some paprika

Tools needed:
2 small sauce pan
1 big frying pan
400 F pre-heated oven

In a big frying pan melt 3tbsp butter then carefully place your sliced roast beef piece by piece. If your pan is not big enough I know you cannot fry them all at the same time so just wait until they start to shrink, then you can add more. Just make sure all of them are well cooked, nice and crisp.

Meanwhile in a sauce pan, simmer beef broth with 1 tbsp butter and tomato paste (make sure the paste is well dissolved, and cooked—nothing worse than the taste of uncooked tomato paste in your meals)

Just before the meat is almost done, place the pita bread pieces in pre-heated oven until they are warm. Then lay your bread at the bottom of a serving plate. Now place the roast beef on top and drizzle the tomato sauce over it.

Finally melt the remaining butter in a pan, drizzle all over the plate while it’s really hot—you need to hear the sizzle!

Serve with some plan yogurt on the side.

Enjoy

Turkey Meetloaf & Roasted Potato

Got this recipe is form my friend. Thanks Pinar!

Stuffed Shells With Spinach and Ricotta Cheese

1box Jumbo Shells
2 lbs ricotta cheese
2 package (20 oz) frozen chopped spinach
1 lbs can diced tomato|
1 tbsp salt
4 tbsp olive oil
freshly ground black pepper
1tsp basil

* Cook shells according to package directions; rinse under cold water and drain. Cover; set aside.
* Preheat the oven to 400ºF
* Mix ricotta cheese, spinach, half tbsp salt, 2tbsp olive oil, in medium bowl.
* Mix drained dice tomatoes, 1/2 cup pasta water, 2tbsp olive oil, basil, half tbsp salt and freshly ground black pepper in a blender
* Stuff each shell with one heap tablespoon of filling;
* Pour one cup tomato sauce into 9x13-inch baking dish.
* Place the shells in the dish.
* Pour remaining sauce over shells, cover with foil;
* Bake it for 30-40 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
* Let it stand 5 minutes before serving.

Afiyet Olsun!

Simit

A simit (Turkish) or koulouri (Greek: κουλούρι) is a circular bread with sesame seeds, very common in Turkey and Greece. The exact size, crunchiness/chewiness, etc. tend to vary by region.

Simit is generally eaten plain, or for breakfast with jelly, jam, or cheese.

Simit and koulouri are often sold by street vendors who either have a simit trolley or carry the simit on their head with a tray. _ wikipedia.org

Etli Biber Dolmasi (bir, iki de patlican) Stuffed Pepper (and a few eggplants)

Rachael Ray's Tenderloin Steaks With Manhattan Sauce

Etli Patates Yemegi Beef Stew

Pilav Uzeri Kiymali Bezelye, Pilaf Topped with Peas with Ground Beef

Cinnamon Rolls

Bamya - Okra

Adapazarı Islama Köftesi

Irmik Helvasi ve Turk Cayi Semolina Helva and Turkish Tea

Open-faced Sandwiches

Sebze Kofteli SpagettiSpaghetti Veggie Meatball

Patlican Oturtma Eggplant casserole

the recipe is coming up soon

Pastane Pogcasi (some kind of savory patisserie)

the recipe is coming up soon

Arpa Pilavi Uzeri Sebzeli Tavuk

Kacamak Polenta

5 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup cornmeal
3 tbsp butter

4-5 mozzarella string cheese
a few eggs for the topping

In a medium pot over high heat bring the water and salt to a boil. Add the cornmeal gradually, whisking constantly. When the mixture thickens, adjust the heat to maintain a bare simmer. Cook, stirring often, until thick, smooth, and creamy, about 15-20 minutes. Add the butter and stir. Keep the polenta warm over low heat, stirring occasionally. If the polenta gets dry as it sits, stir in about 1/4 cup of warm water.

Remove it in to a serving plate and here and there, stick half inch thick cut cheeses in. Leave some space in the middle for scrambled egg. If desired drizzle some extra butter on it before serve.

Enjoy

Ev Yapimi PizzaHome Made Pizza

Tavuklu Hünkarbeğendi ve Pilav Hünkar Liked It with Chicken, Rice

Dondurmali Ananas SoteVanilla Ice cream on Sauteed Pineapples

Memorial Weekend at Bailey Island ME

Our friends Meganne and Alfonso and their daughter Maxine were generous enough to share their parent’s summer house with us for the long weekend. The place was unbelievably nice, and so was the dinner that Meganne prepared for us. We had Lobster Rolls, salad, and corn, along with some nice bottle of wine. For dessert we had strawberry short cake. Everything was yummy. Thanks Fabregas!

p.s. I did not eat any lobster, but they did. I had chicken.

Karalahana * Kale Meal

2 bunches kale
1 can Beans
1 can Corn
2tbsp butter
4 tbsp corn meal

In a large pan, boil 5-6 cups of water, add washed and chopped kale. Turn the heat to medium and cook the kale until it gets soft. When kale is ready add beans, corn, and 2tbsp butter, toss well. Let it cook about 5 minutes or so then (make sure there is enough water before you add corn meal) add the corn meal, one tbsp at a time.

Ispanakli Börek Spinach Pie

Kıymalı BörekGround Beef Pie

Zeytinyagli Taze Fasulye Turkish Style Green Beans

Kiymali MakarnaPasta with Ground Beef Sauce

Bezelyeli, Havuclu, Misirli Sosis Beef Frank with Peas, Carrot and Corn

Fettuccine Alfredo ve Sarimsakli EkmekFettuccine Alfredo & Garlic Bread