The grain salad kisir, from southeast Turkey (Hatay, Gaziantep, and Adiyaman provinces) is similar to tabbouli. Both begin with fine bulgur. But where tabbouli is mixed with herbs, olive oil, and ...

This refreshing variation on Turkey's classic bean salad, fasulye piyazi, uses chickpeas along with tangy sumac-infused onions. Author of the article: You can save this article by registering for free ...

This salad is supremely versatile: serve it with roasted lamb shoulder or grilled vegetables, or perhaps with flatbread alongside our Hwayej-spiced chicken. Kisir, a Turkish salad based on burghul, is ...

Turkish cuisine is a reflection of the country's unique position at the crossroads of East and West. Its largest city — Istanbul — straddles the European and Asian continents; as such, Turkish cooking ...

Turkish Makarna Salatası is a healthy, creamy and colorful pasta salad made with pasta, yogurt, mayo, fresh vegetables, and herbs. It is a favorite at family gatherings, picnics, and tea time in ...

If you like simple, tangy, and light salads that work well year-round, Patates Salatası (Turkish Potato Salad without mayo) ...

The full amount of cumin in this recipe may prove too assertive for those unused to the spice. Start with 1 teaspoon and add the rest if you like. The salad goes well with Middle Eastern dishes, ...

1. Drain beans and transfer to a soup pot. Add the 3 cups water and bring it to a boil. Lower the heat, cover the pan, and simmer for 45 to 50 minutes or until the beans are tender. Add more water ...

It’s awfully tempting to refer to it as lemony, but I think that sells this spice — a Middle Eastern staple — woefully short. Sumac, ground from a berry, is more than tart. It’s also a little floral, ...