I made these last year but recently made them again and felt they deserved a repost. I used jasmine rice, but traditionally you use a white rice. I just thought the colors were pretty striking and the taste a bit different and delicious. Living in Turkey, I’ve become accustomed to dolmas on a regular basis, [...]
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Tomato Bulgur Rice
November 23, 2012 – 8:08 am
This is a popular Turkish rice dish that uses bulgur as the base. Bulgur is a healthier alternative to white rice ad is quite filling. The tomato complements the earthiness of the bulgur and gives it a denser, comfort feel. It’s a simple dish appropriate as a side piece to anything! Enjoy!
“Dolma” — Stuffed Grape Leaves
October 27, 2012 – 8:08 am
This is the Turkish version of finger food. Instead of fries and ketchup, we dip our “dolma” (stuffed grape leaves) into yogurt and call it a snack or side dish. This recipe is absolutely delicious and a healthy way to fill up.
Turkish Green Beans
September 29, 2012 – 8:08 am
Green beans are so understated. They are filling, but light, and their flavor is subtle enough not to overwhelm your senses and instead invite complementary ingredients. This is a traditional Turkish mezze, and I personally always order it if I see it on the menu. Luckily, it’s easy to recreate at home.
Sausage & Goat Cheese Frittata
August 17, 2012 – 10:37 am
I have a confession. My favorite food is “sucuk” (Turkish sausage). Well, not quite. It’s rather, bread dipped into a saucepan full of leftover melted sucuk fat. The bread soaks in the fat and, yes, it’s divine. It reminds me of my four-year-old self, waking up to the sound of the Black Sea, running downstairs [...]
Guest Post–Eat, Spin, Run, Repeat
April 30, 2012 – 9:24 am
Hello my dear readers, Hope you’re all having a great start to the week! I wanted to direct you to Eat, Spin, Run, Repeat, where I’m subbing in for Angela today while she continues to enjoy her travels in Australia. I made stuffed grape leaves, and the result is easy, cheap, and ohmygod delicious! Please [...]
Vegetable Stuffed Eggplant
April 23, 2012 – 10:48 am
This dish is a Turkish mainstay pairing the Middle Eastern staple – eggplant – with the classic combination of peppers, onions, and tomatoes. Traditionally, you’ll find it stuffed with ground lamb and veggies, but the all-veggie version is just as juicy and delicious and oh so comforting! Eggplant: lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol with its chlorogenic [...]
Jasmine Stuffed Peppers
February 1, 2012 – 6:01 am
With even more jasmine rice in my pantry, I wanted to use it in a unique, Turkish-inspired way. Turkish Dolma (Stuffed Peppers) by GK Prep Time: 40 minutes Ingredients (6 stuffed peppers) 1 white onion, chopped 1 hot green pepper, diced 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup jasmine rice, uncooked salt & pepper 1/4 [...]
