Archive for the ‘Appetizers & Mezes’ Category

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SUNDAY BRUNCH – OVEN BAKED CARAMELIZED CAULIFLOWER

We love our Sunday breakfasts and brunches, this past weekend we had some great company that joined us.  I would like to thank them from here for coming and sharing their Sunday with us.  I can assure you we had a wonderful time and hope to do it again really soon.  Aleyna and Aras, my cousins son... Read More »

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STORE IFTAR 2010 + RAMADAN AROUND THE WORLD

Ramadan or Ramazan as we say in Turkish is a special time of the year, it is a test of will, self confidience and most of all being grateful for what one has in their lives.  Fasting – is to abstain oneself from food or eat very little or to not certain types of food.  When we do this,... Read More »

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TURKISH STYLE PANINIS

I’m having a celebration in my mouth with these mouth watering Turkish style paninis.  That melt in your mouth kashkaval with slices sucuk or the piles of avocados, tomatoes and tulum cheese.  It reminds me of those summer night on Istiklal Caddesi, in the Taksim Square of Beyoglu,... Read More »

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LATE SUNDAY TEA & CRUSTLESS VEGETABLE QUICHE

This past Sunday weekend, we had over my favorite aunt, uncle, wife, son-in-law and their son.  We’ve finally managed a day and time that worked out great for both of us.  The invitation and visit was long over due, mainly because around this time of the year, they go to Turkey and return in... Read More »