Thursday, February 12, 2015

February 28 - Kadinbudu Kofte - Lady's Thigh Meatballs

Prep. Time: 15 min.
Cooking Time: 20-25 min
8 Servings

Ingredients:



February 28 - Mercimek Salatasi - Green Lentil Salad

Prep. Time: 15 min.
Cooking Time: 15-20 min
8 Servings

Ingredients:




February 28 - Ispanakli Borek - Pastry Filled with Spinach and Feta Cheese

Prep. Time: 15 min.
Cooking Time: 15-20 min
12 Servings

Ingredients:

January 24 - Kis Salatasi - Winter Salad

Prep. Time: 10 min

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup peeled and shredded turnip,
  • 1 cup peeled and shredded carrot,
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage,
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice,
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt     
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped Italian parsley, (for garnishing)
  • 1 cup tomatoes (thinly sliced length wise) for garnishing,


Mix all ingredients and garnish with parsley and tomatoes.



    January 24 - Pazi Yemegi - Sauteed Swiss Chard

    January 24 - Peynirli Maydanozlu Makarna - Basic Turkish Pasta with Feta Cheese and Parsley

    Prep. Time: 5 min.
    Cooking Time: 15-20 min
    6 Servings

    This is a great recipe for those who is looking for a pasta recipe without draining:

    Ingredients:


    • 1 package of pasta of your choice (about 500 mg)
    • 2 1/4 cups boiled water
    • 1 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
    • 1/4 cup Italian parsley or dill (chopped)
    • 3 tbsp butter
    • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
    • salt
    • black pepper



    1. Boil water, add salt, butter, vegetable oil and pasta. 
    2. Cook until all the water is absorbed. If the pasta is still uncooked add 1/4 cup water and continue to boil.
    3. Turn off the heat when all water is gone.
    4. Add black pepper, feta cheese and parsley, let it sit about 10 minutes and enjoy!