December 1, 2014
One of my favorite Turkish Desserts is Ayva Tatlisi, also known as Quince Dessert. It is a light dessert that is not too sweet. I found these quince at the Buford Highway Farmer’s Market a couple of weeks ago when my sister and I went to Atlanta. The kaymak, which is Turkish Cream, I found at Bakkal International, my favorite Turkish market. I actually, made this a few weeks ago but unfortunately have just gotten around to posting the recipe....
November 6, 2014
This past weekend my brother, my sister and I drove over to Atlanta to the Buford Highway Farmer’s Market. It was a dream come true for “foodies” like us. My sister discovered it while on the internet and wanted us to go and check it out. It is sad to say that we had to drive 2+ hours to find excellent quality produce and great international food items but it was well worth it. They have any kind of...
October 24, 2014
I love fall. I love the weather. I love the gorgeous array of colors as the trees change from vibrant green to oranges, reds and finally rusty browns. I love going to Mountain Top Flea Market and browsing for bargains. Fall is the best time to go in my opinion because it is nice and cool. While strolling up and down the rows last Sunday, I found these lovely pumpkins. Which I knew would be perfect for Kabak Tatlısı...
October 15, 2014
Yalancı Dolma or Fake Dolma are one of my favorite Turkish meze. It was always on the table for our New Years celebrations in Ankara every year. Sevim hanim, my former mother-in-law made the best dolmas ever. The were cooked perfectly every time. Tender leaves on the outside firm never mushy rice on the inside. The mixture of the olive oil and the lemon juice along with all the spices and flavors inside the dolmas would make your tongue...
October 10, 2014
Last week when I went to Atlanta with my daughter to the AWA (Anime Week Atlanta) Convention, I spent some of my time checking out the wonderful Turkish Bakkal in Sandy Springs. In Turkey, a bakkal is a little neighborhood store where you can buy many household essentials. This one was just a few miles up the interstate from where we were staying and extremely easy to find. The service was excellent and if you live in this area,...
August 12, 2014
Last night was a Meat-less Monday at our house. Guess what? It was so delicious, we didn’t even miss the meat. Don’t get me wrong, I love meat and don’t ever see myself becoming a vegetarian, but sometimes veggies are the way to go. I have made homemade pasta before and have been wanting to make some wide noodles. I think wide noodles go really well with a creamy vegetable sauce. Of course you have to throw in...
August 11, 2014
Who doesn’t love chocolate? I know I love it! When I was pregnant with my daughter, way back in 1992, I practically lived off chocolate. Her father is a pilot and every time he flew to a different country, he would always bring me chocolate back. Unfortunately, I no longer have my own chocolate stash flown in to me from around the world. Now days when I want chocolate, it is a Reese’s Cup or I have to make...
July 26, 2014
Borek is so versatile and there are so many ways to make it. Fried, oven baked, and water are just a few types of borek. White cheese, spinach, ground beef, leeks, potato and zucchini are just a few ingredients that can be used. Today I would like to share with you my Ispanaklı Su Böreği recipe. Su Böreği or Water Borek is one of the most commonly made borek’s and it is a wonderful Turkish comfort food. It...
July 24, 2014
Chicken Salad can be made in so many ways that you are sure to be able to please just about anyone. The chicken can be roasted, boiled or grilled. You can add purple or green grapes, red or green apples, walnuts or pecans, or a combination of any of these yummy ingredients. Celery can be added or omitted. I am not a big celery fan but my daughter likes it so when I make a batch I split...
July 20, 2014
Zeytinyağlı Pırasa or Leeks in Olive Oil is a Turkish dish that is traditionally cooked in the winter months. I actually saw some in my grocery store yesterday and couldn’t resist making zeytinyağlı pırasa. This dish is served at room temperature. It is a healthy recipe that I hope you will try soon. Afiyet olsun! Zeytinyağlı Pırasa or Leeks in Olive Oil Save Print A healthy delicious dish that will leave your taste buds longing for more. Author:...
July 19, 2014
For my first new post on inthekitchenwithapril.com, I really wanted the dish to be amazing and I must say the dish I made tonight goes above and beyond. It was so good, in fact, that there was none left. That is right NONE. We were scraping the bottom of the pans to get all the yummy, creamy potatoes and all the flavorful gravy because we didn’t want to leave any behind. I don’t want to admit it, but...
July 1, 2014
Our local farmer’s market has opened back up for summer here in Gadsden, Alabama and shopping there this past Friday reminded me of my many trips to the Pazar’s of Istanbul only on a much smaller scale. Not only did I buy lots of fresh veggies, I also bought an “old” variety of Hydrangea that I still have not planted. I bought two different kinds of heirloom tomatoes, a couple of cayenne peppers and some gorgeous Tuscan Kale from Tobe’s Tailgate...
