Kavut: Forefather of halva as a breakfast dish
What is Kavut? Kavut is a dish made from melted butter and a special kind of flour roasted together. If so desired molasses or honey …
Recipe, history, origin of desserts from around the world
What is Kavut? Kavut is a dish made from melted butter and a special kind of flour roasted together. If so desired molasses or honey …
What is harire? Harire is a pudding made out of pekmez – a kind of molasses usually made out of grape juice – flour, a …
What is Eğdek Tatlısı? The dessert is made out of a simple non-sweetened dough, usually leavened with baking powder, shaped into an elongated figure and …
What is Sütlü Nuriye? Sütlü Nuriye, or sometimes referred to Nuriye Tatlısı (Nuriye dessert), is a baklava type made with almonds and as the name …
What is imlebbes? Imlebbes are almonds that are coated with sugar, in Turkish also called “badem şekeri”. The origins With sugar arriving in the Middle …
What is kahiye? Kahiye is a very simple dough that is rolled out thinly and stuffed with a cheese filling. After either frying it in …
What is Burma Kadayıf? Made out of “tel Kadayıf”, thin lines of dough baked just enough to hold its shape and stuffed with nuts. It …
What is Galaktoboureko (Laz Böreği)? Laz böreği usually consists of five layers of “yufka” with a kind of pudding called “muhallebi” on top, which is …
What is baklava? Before even discussing its history, it should be made clear what baklava is. This dessert is prepared with layers of thin dough …
What are Kavala Kourabie Cookies? These cookies are made with ground and crushed almonds and some vanilla. They really do melt in your mouth. Shapes …