My Favorite Recipes

TURKISH RECIPES:

Sigara Boregi – A classic phyllo pastry stuffed with a feta mixture.  Served as a snack with hot tea, but I like it for breakfast.

Suzie’s Summer Crepes – A delightful traditional breakfast, Turkish Egg Salad served on a Crepe.

Aşure or Noahs pudding – a sweet and savory dessert made in honor of Noah’s landing at Mount Ararat.

Kabak Mücveri (Turkish Zucchini Fritters) – fried fritters served as lunch or a snack.

Mercimek Köftesi - as a light meal or a snack, these bulgar and lentil treats do the trick!  Check out this blog post for a link to the recipe.

Döner – In this blog post, I give 4 easily to follow 20-minute meals using frozen Chicken Döner:  Iskender, Italian Saute, Chinese Doner, and Philly Style Chicken Doner Cheesesteak Hoagie!

Red Cabbage Salad -  A light and bold mix of flavors!  With a delicate balance of red cabbage, gorgonzola cheese, golden raisins, balsamic vinegar and olive oil, all of the ingredients are very easy to find, whether in the States or in Turkey!

AMERICAN RECIPES:

Terry’s Spicy Crabcakes – petite crabcakes with a spicy twist!

Brother John’s Favorite Salad – a hot & cold salad that’s made for a man, but light enough for a woman!

Easy Moist & Chewy Macaroons – coconut cookies for the holidays and easy enough for children!

Barış’ Bodacious Buffalo Wings and Blue Cheese –  perfect every time – and easy to boot!

Julia’s Jazzy Chicken & Jalapeno Dip – Similar to a Turkish recipe but it’s not!  You simply must try this one!

Koray’s Quick Cocoa Brownies- fast and easy ingredients!

Selen’s Summer Pasta – Served hot or as a salad, what goes better with pasta than fresh vegetables, basil, and roasted eggplant?

Danny’s Deep, Dark & Rich Chocolate Lovers’ Cake – You can’t go wrong with this velvety recipe!

GERMAN RECIPES:

Brezelknoedel – This is a link to an online recipe that my cousin shared with me.  It’s a great recipe for Pretzel Dumplings but it’s written in the German language.  Delicious!

Luis’ Spargel mit Schenken – steamed white asparagus rolled with Swiss cheese and ham, browned and topped with hollandaise!

Anna’s Orange-Flavored Chocolate – This is actually an Austrian favorite – easy to make with kids!

Bavarian Kaese Spaetzle with Gurkensalat – The German version of Macaroni & Cheese, only better!