Turkish Delights, also known as lokum, are a traditional sweet treat that originated in the Ottoman Empire. These soft, chewy candies are often flavored with rose, lemon, or mastic, and dusted with powdered sugar. Whether you're looking for a sweet snack or a new twist on traditional candy, Turkish Delights are sure to delight your taste buds. There are many reasons to love Turkish Delights. For one, they have a unique texture that is both soft and chewy, making them the perfect treat to satisfy your sweet tooth. In addition, they come in a variety of flavors, from the classic rose…

  Alphonse de Lamartine says that, if life gives you an opportunity to travel the world, you should choose Istanbul.  If we say that the street food of Istanbul is famous all over the world, then it will not be wrong.  It is available in the streets and shops of the city of Istanbul to restaurants. The question is why eat street food? The answer is that if you have less money, and you can't eat in a restaurant, then street food is the best option. The best thing is that street food is easily available to you 24 hours a…

In the periods of Ottoman sultans, lamb meat was very famous. With the passage of time, it has become part of our daily diet, it's commonly used in wedding ceremonies or during Eid ul -Adha. The main use of meat in cooking is with vegetables, such as Kiymali ispanak (spinach, ground meat) served with yogurt. Here are some delicious dishes of meat that are famous all over the world, especially in Turkish cuisine, which you can easily prepare at home. Hunkarbegendi: This dish is common in Istanbul and was first prepared in the 19th century for Napoleon's wife. Hunkarbegendi, also called beğendi is a…

Turkey’s tradition and culture are its most significant features. Turkey’s desserts and beverages in Turkish cuisine are one of the country’s many cultural treasures. Most Turkish cuisine is said to be passed on from Ottoman cuisines. Turkish food has also left a footprint on its neighboring cuisines like Southeast and Western Europe.  Introduction to Turkish Beverage: Turks hold a great amount of attention for their beautiful sights, cuisines, and wonderful culture. Turkey is rich when it comes to cuisines and beverages. One of the greatest reasons Turkish beverages are loved is because of their aromatic teas. While Pakistan is the world’s…

Turks say a meal isn’t a meal without bread. Bread for which the word “ekmek” is used in Turkey is central to Turkish culture. There are two types of bread that exist in Turkish cuisine, leavened and unleavened flatbread .Turkey produces the best and most delicious bread in the world, so Turkey and Anatolia are known as the "breadbasket of the world". The most popular is flat bread which is very common. There are different ways of baking bread. Some are baked in the oven. Some are made by putting an iron grill on the fire. In Eastern Anatolia, flour is cooked…

  As the summer season begins, the foods of Turkish restaurants also change. In summer, fried vegetables are the main food in Turkey, vegetables include especially eggplant, cheese, cucumbers, tomatoes pepper, and potatoes are served with yogurt sauce. The Turkish people like halva as dessert which contains less amount of sugar. Turkey has some of the most delicious summer dishes in the world, and you can make many of these delicious foods at home. The following are the most common summer foods in Turkish cuisine. Poached egg (Cilbir): Cilbir is a Turkish word that is used for one egg dish in Turkey. This dish has…

    Turkey is famous all over the world for its delicious food. Meat is a common food in Turkey. Rice, vegetable dishes, and bread are also part of everyday dishes. From the Ottoman Empire, mutton, and chicken, have been an important part of the diet. Wheat cultivation is not possible in the Eastern Black Sea due to heavy rainfall, the food of the inhabitants consists of corn and corn flour. Kebabs from Eastern Anatolia are very popular. Vegetables made from olive oil are common in Aegean. Istanbul, Turkey's cultural center, has its Turkish cuisine. Below are some common Turkish foods: Baklava: Baklava is a sweet…

This list below includes the ten most popular Turkish soups, all of which hold a special place in Turkish culture & cuisine!

If anyone wished to be notorious for conquering the land, and control the routes connecting the world, they left behind signs of their past.Those signs we see today in the Istanbul which makes it a great place to visit, were left by the great emperors the Ottoman and the Byzantines.