Indulge in the exquisite taste of beef shank recipe that is delicately simmered in a flavorful broth infused with aromatic herbs and garlic. The meat is perfectly cooked, melting off …
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Roasted Chicken and Potatoes
This roasted chicken and potatoes feature a delightful cider-based rub packed with incredible spices like paprika, garlic, and earthy oregano. Recently, I’ve been obsessed with apple cider vinegar. Just like …
Best Homemade Chili Recipe
This is truly the best homemade chili recipe. Ground beef slow-simmered in an aromatic tomato-based chili sauce with loads of garlic and spices. Enjoy this chili with your favorite toppings …
Homemade Coffee Creamer Recipe (Vanilla Bean)
This homemade coffee creamer recipe is rich and creamy and requires only four ingredients. Once you’ve made it, you’ll never buy store-bought creamer again—I guarantee it! I have a soft …
Cilantro Lime Tuna Salad Recipe
I am thrilled to share this mouth-watering tuna salad recipe with you, which includes fresh cilantro and zesty lime. Besides the main components of the cilantro and lime, two additional …
Cacik (Turkish Cucumber Yogurt Sauce)
Cacik, pronounced “ja-jick”, is an incredibly popular and traditional Turkish yogurt sauce that has been enjoyed for generations. This creamy and refreshing dip not only tastes great but is also …
Authentic Kisir (Turkish Bulgur Salad)
Kisir is a traditional Turkish salad that has been enjoyed for centuries. This flavorful salad is made using finely ground bulgur wheat that is mixed with a variety of fresh …
Salmon Soup with Lemon and Dill
Looking for the perfect dish to warm you up on a cold winter day? Look no further than this delicious salmon soup recipe! With its rich and creamy texture, delicate …
Bold Homemade Mustard Recipe
Looking for a condiment that packs a punch? Look no further than this homemade honey mustard recipe. It’s sharp, potent in flavor, and incredibly easy to make. Whether you’re looking …
Lemon Pepper Roasted Zucchini Recipe
Looking for a new zucchini recipe? You’ve come to the right place! This zucchini is marinated in a tangy lemon pepper seasoning and then roasted until it is tender and …
Refrigerator Pickles with Garlic and Basil
Indulge in these refrigerator pickles that are guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds! First, they are made with thin-sliced pickling cucumbers marinated in an apple cider vinegar-based brine. Additionally, they …
Chicken Chili Recipe
This Chicken Chili recipe is amazing because it combines the smoky flavor of ancho chilies with tender chicken and a variety of delicious spices. The result is a hearty and …
Skirt Steak Marinade with Cider and Sage
This skirt steak marinade is a delicious blend of citrus, fresh sage, garlic, and apple cider vinegar, providing a rich, tangy, and savory flavor that enhances the steak’s natural taste. …
Cider Roasted Green Beans with Garlic
These Apple Cider Roasted Green Beans are the perfect side dish for any lunch or dinner. The apple cider adds a subtle sweetness to the green beans, while the lemon …
Homestyle Beef Stew Recipe
This beef stew is simply irresistible and makes for a perfect dinner any night of the week. Juicy beef slow-cooked to perfection, is simmered in a rich and flavorful broth …
Bolognese Sauce Recipe
This hearty Italian beef sauce is cooked in a similar way to a stew, with tender ground beef (either chuck or sirloin) simmering in a delectable soffrito base of finely …
Avgolemono Soup with Saffron
Avgolemono soup is a traditional Greek dish. This soup is traditionally cooked with rice or orzo, with or without chicken, but one thing is certain: each recipe includes a savory-rich …
Ladolemono (Greek Lemon Olive Oil Dressing)
Are you looking for a quick and nutritious dressing for your salads? This simple Greek Ladolemono dressing is definitely worth trying! It’s delicious and easy to make, so you’ll always …
Coffee Cake Cookies
These Coffee Cake Cookies were adapted from Jesse Szewczyk’s cookie series over at the Kitchn where he posts brand-new monthly cookie recipes every month. I made a few tweaks by …
Lemon Chicken Thighs
These lemon chicken thighs are wonderful and tangy from lemons, fresh thyme, and pungent garlic, making this dinner undeniably delicious. Make it for lunch or dinner. Serve it with roasted vegetables and a …
A VERY DELICIOUS Chicken Salad Recipe
This chicken salad recipe is absolutely delicious! It all starts with marinating chicken thighs and then baking them to perfection, resulting in tender and juicy meat. To top it off, …
Cucumber Tomato Salad
Mediterranean Salad with diced cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion all covered in an easy Mediterranean dressing. Eat this salad every day for lunch or dinner as a side salad with your …
Delicious Lemony Raspberry Refresher Drink
The best summer beverage to prepare during the summer. The only ingredients required to make this Lemony Raspberry Refresher are honey, apple juice, frozen raspberries, and lemon. I love this …
Strawberry-Picking in Turkey
It’s June and strawberries are in full swing. There’s nothing like fresh-picked strawberries that you can pop into your mouth. With school out of session, these days are filled with …
Turkish Pepper Steak Recipe
This Turkish pepper steak recipe is one that I often make for my family since it is quick and tasty. Sweet green peppers, garlic, onion, and tomatoes are stir-fried and cooked …
Sapanca Mountain Cable Car
Sapanca is a charming touristic destination offering green and blue for its forestry, mountains, rivers, and lake. Also, Sapanca is near Istanbul but a starting point of Turkey’s black-sea region, …
Feta Caprese Salad
Nothing compares delicious red ripe tomatoes with fresh basil in the summer. This popular Italian salad has all of the ingredients found in traditional Turkish cuisine. In fact, these ingredients …
Delicious Zucchini Tzatziki Dip
Did you know that Tzatziki originated from the Ottoman Empire? Interesting, right? Today, you can find this dip all across Southeastern Europe and in the Middle East. So, with that …
Strawberry Coconut Pink Drink Refresher
I’m so thrilled to share with you my easy Strawberry Coconut Pink Drink Refresher! My daughters drink it down. Here’s how I came up with the pink drink. Lately, we’ve …
Peach Crisp Recipe
Sweet Donut Peach Crisp Recipe with sautéed peaches in fragrant cinnamon, topped with a chunky oat & chia streusel, then baked to perfection. Life Hi, I’m Ashley Rose and I …
Sweet Peach & Basil Beer (Mocktail)
It’s getting hot in Turkey, and there’s no better way to enjoy the heat than this Sweet Peach & Basil Beer (Mocktail) to keep you cool. With peaches and basil …
Labneh Cheesecake Bars (gluten-free)
Best served straight from the freezer, these No-Bake Labneh Cheesecake Bars are such a delightful treat during the hot summer months. The cashews make this dessert creamy without having to …
Roasted Eggplant & Tomato Soup
Warm your hands around a bowl of Roasted Eggplant & Tomato Soup! The flavor is beyond delicious—it’s deep, light yet filling, and I just know you are going to love …
Roasted Celery Root
Looking for a celery root recipe? Next time at brunch, make this super delicious, easy-to-make—Celery Root & Potato Hash. This medley is so flavorful and aromatic with all of the …
Mother-in-Law’s Lahana Sarmasi
My Mother-in-Law’s Cabbage Rolls are so comforting, of course delicious, and a real family favorite. They are Turkish-style cigar-shaped cabbage leaves stuffed with a mixture of bulgar and rice, spices, …
Creamy Avocado Cacik (Turkish Tzatziki)
This Avocado Cacik has a tangy yogurt base crafted with creamy avocado, crunchy diced cucumbers, aromatic garlic, and fresh herbs. Enjoy this dish as a meze or dollop onto kabobs, …
How to Make Stovetop Rice
Although we have freshly baked bread at every corner here in Turkiye, my family still favors homemade rice with nearly every meal. I enjoy making it. It’s easy. My girls …
Mediterranean Tahini Cucumber Salad
Summer is almost approaching, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with food! I’m thrilled to be able to share my Mediterranean Tahini Cucumber Salad with you all. It’s …
Baked Quince Fruit (Ayva)
Baked Quince with cinnamon, cloves, and a smidge of butter to create tart, soft pieces of heaven. You’ll be surprised how much quince actually resembles apples once cooked. I’d have …
Roasted Spiced Celery Root with Jasmin Rice
This Roasted Celery Root with Spiced Jasmin Rice is the perfect side dish to any Mediterranean meal. This dish is loaded with Eastern spices, aromatic garlic, and lots of fresh …