RECIPES

You see people everywhere– in yards and parks and woodlands– lounging on cushions with the mangal coals quietly smoking and strong black tea brewing on the wood fired samovar. It brings these picnickers endless pleasure to corral unsuspecting passersby and fill them with juicy kebabs, spiced chicken, and dripping-fat köfte patties...

A bottle of wine together turned into a campfire meal, a Turkish breakfast the next day, laughing and sharing, a quickly-comfortable time together. A Turkish meze meal is usually a long affair consisting of many small plates...

I’m not exactly proud of the way I acquired this recipe. After finally having my chance to taste it, I must say I have no regrets. This dense and delectable Greek orange cake is made with nut flour and whole blended oranges...

I was given this recipe while visiting a friend in Florence, on our way through Tuscany. Polpette Di Ricotta, a bright and fresh Calabrian dish. The perfect dish for a small and unexpected party...

An elegantly simple dessert of moist flan-like batter and soft layered fruit. A dish that captures the country’s culinary style, while being both unfussy and versatile. A dish that captures the intimate bonheur of our evening together...

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