Food Styla

Ingredients 800g waxy new potatoes such as Charlotte or Nicola 4 tsp Dijon mustard 4 tsp white wine vinegar 4 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp each chopped fresh chives parsley and tarragon (or other herbs you like) a bed of green salad leaves to serve Method step 1 Steam or boil the whole potatoes until …

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Ingredients 8 large eggs 100g grated cheddar a splash of milk small bunch chives snipped 4 large croissants Method step 1 In a bowl, whisk the eggs, cheddar, milk and some seasoning. Pour into a saucepan and heat gently, stirring continuously, until softly scrambled. Stir in chives, then split open croissants (warm them first if …

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Domates çorbası is a typical Turkish tomato soup featuring simple and fresh flavors. It consists of cooked or roasted tomatoes, onions, garlic, olive oil, flour, and water. The soup is often seasoned with salt and ground pepper, and it is traditionally garnished with a few fresh basil leaves. This light meal is typically prepared during …

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İşkembe çorbası is a traditional tripe soup that is known as a great hangover cure. It consists of tripe, water, milk, flour, butter, and egg yolks. The soup is usually seasoned with salt and finished with red pepper, vinegar, and garlic, giving it a bold flavor. It is recommended to serve the soup while still …

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Bulgur pilavı is a nutritious Turkish pilaf that is often additionally flavored with onions, green peppers, tomatoes, and various spices. When the bulgur is tender and ready to consume, it is recommended to garnish it with fresh parsley. The dish is typically served as an accompaniment to casseroles or meat dishes such as kebap, izgara, and köfte.

Haşlama is a traditional dish consisting of boiled lamb and vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, celery, and onions. The meat should be boiled until it is very tender and almost falls off the bone. The dish is traditionally served with a sauce consisting of butter, flour, lemon juice, and egg yolks. It is recommended to …

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Haydari is a Turkish meze dip that is usually made with thickened yogurt, garlic, and fresh herbs such as dill, paprika, mint, and basil. The dip has a thick texture and a tangy flavor. It is recommended to serve it chilled with pita bread, vegetables, or meat kebabs.

Mısır ekmeği is a savory Turkish cornbread that is especially popular in the Black Sea region of the country. Its texture is usually hard and dry because it is prepared without a raising agent. The bread can be shaped into circles, tubes, oblongs, or plaits.   Cheese, dill, sesame, poppy, and nigella seeds can all …

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Mehalabiya is a creamy Arabian dessert, in many ways similar to the French blancmange. It is made with a mixture of milk and sugar, cooked and thickened with rice flour or cornstarch, and usually flavored with orange blossom or rose water.   While hot, it is distributed in smaller molds, left to set, and it is then served …

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This internationally popular, beige-colored spread is traditionally made with mashed chickpeas, tahini sesame paste, lemon juice, and garlic. People across the world love hummus for its tangy flavor and the fact that it is filled with nutrients.   When served, it is typically dressed with a drizzle of olive oil, and is then used as a dip …

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