The Turkish Cookbook: The Culinary Traditions & Recipes from Turkey

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This volume also includes an introduction showcasing the culinary cultural history of the country, insightful headnotes, stunning photography of finished dishes and atmospheric images evoking the beauty and diversity of the Turkish landscape, environment, markets, and people. Beginning with Istanbul with the fusion cuisine from the Mediterranean, the Middle East, and Asia, now they invite readers to an unforgettable adventure to the lesser-known provinces, boasting rich and diverse culinary traditions and opening a vivid world of flavors influenced by neighboring Syria, Iran, Iraq, Armenia, and Georgia. This definitive cookbook encompasses all regions of Turkey with its vast variety of culinary influences. It is filled with stunning photographs of beautiful dishes, inspiring people and places, as well as the cultural and culinary history of Turkey."― Leite's Culinaria A disclaimer: this isn't a book that tries to Westernize Turkish recipes into fun, blog-worthy bites with quirky names that sidestep umlauts and unfamiliar sounds... It is an exhaustive, almost encyclopedic manifesto of nuanced, regional Turkish cuisine... A book that savors culinary history instead of rushing through and condensing it."― KKUP/KUSF Using only the healthiest and freshest ingredients-from fresh fruits and yogurt to vegetables, fish, poultry, and meat - the regional recipes are cooked in an infinite variety of ways, with exciting flavor and texture combinations. Eggplant alone can be prepared in more than 40 different ways. In areas where fish, meat or poultry weren't available, cooks created outstanding recipes that utilized grains, pulses, and vegetables. Since Turkish cooking requires no special equipment or unusual ingredients it is generally very easy to prepare.

Moreover, this volume also includes an introduction showcasing the country’s culinary history exemplified by stunning photography of finished dishes and atmospheric images that light up the beauty and diversity of the Turkish landscape, environment, markets, and people. In the 80’s he opened up his first own restaurant, Çiya. This restaurant grew over time, opening up new concepts in the same street and owning their own farm for their produce. He has not limited himself to one type of Turkish cuisine. Instead, he strongly believes that all the different heritages, Azeri, Georgian, Turkish, Aarabic, Armenian, etc. should all be served together. Food is what should bring people together, not push them apart. Chef’s tableEach section starts with a short introduction which helps you understand where this type of food fits into Turkish culture. When is it eaten, how does it vary between regions, etc. These introductions are what makes the book more than just a cookbook it. It’s also about culture and history. A new cookbook... that takes a deep dive into the cuisine of [Musa Dagdeviran's] homeland."― Departures Magazine Online Written by a journalist and photographer couple who have spent almost twenty years discovering the country’s very best dishes, Istanbul and Beyond is the most extensive and lushly photographed Turkish cookbook.

recipes of hearty, healthy Turkish cuisine, from the leading authority on Turkey's unique food traditions, Musa Dagdeviren, as featured in the Netflix documentary series Chef's Table the recipes are good, authentic AND it offers advice and info — everything you’d want” – OxfordWillows Spending time traveling extensively throughout Turkey and the Middle East to research recipes and gain inspiration for their popular cafe and bakery-Sofra, the two authors have not disappointed readers with 100 recipes showcasing modern Middle Eastern spices and flavors through exotic yet accessible dishes both sweet and savory. Musa Dagdeviren is the most acclaimed chef in Turkey and the author of The Turkish Cookbook. He runs three successful restaurants in the heart of Istanbul, and a foundation devoted to rediscovering Turkish culinary heritage. In this latest offering, Musa shares the culturally rich foods of his homeland, with dishes deeply rooted in the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern traditions.Passionate about Turkey food, John Gregory-Smith brings in Turkish Delights the best of the country’s traditional food with 100 regional dishes giving each one his simple and modern spin. For every traveler, exploring the cuisine is an indispensable part of the journey, helping them enjoy the culture and life there. Similarly, when visiting Turkey, people will find something delicious to eat in every corner. Surrounded by seas and spread across two continents with one foot in Europe and one in Asia as Istanbul, Turkish cuisine varied following geography and influenced by East and West fusion. Therefore, if you might just know about popular Turkish dishes like kebabs, these 10 Turkish cookbooks listed in this article will open a new gateway to this robust heaven of food. The Turkish Cookbook About the Author:The author of this cookbook is Michelle Anderson. She is the author and ghostwriter of more than 30 cookbooks focused on healthy diets and delicious food. Michelle Anderson ever worked as a professional chef for more than 25 years in fine dining restaurants across North Africa and Ontario, Canada. Now she lives in Temiskaming Shores, Ontario, Canada. Soframiz: Vibrant Middle Eastern Recipes from Sofra Bakery and Cafe [A Cookbook]