I really enjoy making and eating kisir, the Turkish version of Middle Eastern Tabbouleh. You might wonder what the difference is between the Turkish and the well known Middle Eastern versions.  The Turkish version contains more bulgur along with tomato & red pepper paste as well as less... Read More »

This turned out to be one of my favorite salads.  Very simple, easy and filling, as anything with bulgur tends to be.  Read More »  Read More →

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 »

A traditional Turkish meal is never complete with out a salad, it sort of completes a table in our mind or may that’s just what we are accustomed to.  The salad could be simple as couple of chopped cucumbers & tomatoes mixed with light dressing of oil, salt and lemon juice.   Simply... Read More »