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 …
Harire: Rich, silky pudding
What is harire? Harire is a pudding made out of pekmez – a kind of molasses usually made out of grape juice – flour, a …
Eğdek Tatlısı: Beautifully shaped fried dough
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 …
Nuriye Tatlısı: Baklava but different
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 …
Imlebbes: Sugared almonds, sweet and meaningful candy
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 …
Kahiye: Thin dough with a delicious cheesy filling
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 …
Burma Kadayıf: Filled with nuts and crunchy to boot
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 …
Galaktoboureko (Laz Böreği) – The perfect mix of flaky pastry and pudding
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 …
Baklava – The iconic nut-filled layers of sweet goodness
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 …
Kavala Kourabie Cookies – Heavenly almond sugar cookies
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 …
