The Turkish Kitchen

The Turkish Kitchen Dishes include:

• Baked Hummus- We all love a good hummus but why not go one better and have a baked version instead? This is an Eastern Anatolian specialty infused with cumin and topped with pine nuts and spiced butter.

• Pide -– Daily fresh, warm bread, out of the oven and to the table is a comforting and homely Turkish ritual that still lives on today. Even more delicious is when the pide is filled with ingredients such as cheese, mince, egg, and spinach, baked till golden and crisp. Utterly delicious.

• Hamsi -Well known in the black sea region of Turkey, are small anchovy/sprats style fish that are used in many dishes, from veiling rice to crushing as a dip or quickly fried and served with a simple squeeze of lemon. My favourite!

• Firin Kebab - Turks know their kebab, literally meaning meats, fish or vegetables either grilled or roasted. This is a succulent and hearty version roasted in the oven. Cyprus potatoes and lamb kofte are enveloped in a rich tomato sauce with green peppers, herbs and onions. Hard to resist!

• Imam Bayildi - The great thing about a Turkish diet is the mass of vegetables we eat and the many that we stuff. Imam Bayildi literally means the Priest that fainted! Probably from the sheer joy of such a divine dish of stuffed aubergines, packed full of flavour and perfect for vegetarians.

• Nohutlu Pilav -– Every Turkish restaurant loves to serve their buttery, chickpea-packed rice. It works beautifully as an accompaniment to a kebab or vegetable dish and is a great crowd-pleaser.

• Kadayif Baklava - If you know Turkish cuisine, then you'll be familiar with our love of sweet desserts. This is a moreish take on the traditional baklava (filo pastry style) dessert. Kadayif, or shredded wheat pastry, is filled with nuts and rolled in Filo then drenched in butter and sugar syrup. A worthwhile treat!