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Yalancı dolma (rice stuffed vine leaves)
Dolma (dohl-mah) is the word used to describe any stuffed dish in Turkish cuisine, from stuffed artichokes to courgettes, peppers and...


Cacık (yoghurt and cucumber dip)
Cacık is a refreshing Turkish yoghurt dish that is often served as part of a meze (appetizer), as a side dish, or enjoyed on its own with...


Kleftiko / Hırsız kebabı (slow roast lamb)
In Greek, kleftiko literally means ‘thief’. This peculiar name originates from stories of thieves that would steal lambs or goats from...


Koliva (wheat berries with pomegranate)
Koliva (koh-lee-vah) is a traditional wheat-based dish served during Greek Orthodox memorial services, with each ingredient holding...


Şamali (semolina and syrup cake)
Şamali (shah-mah-lee) is a Cypriot syrup-soaked, semolina-based cake. It is similar to other semolina-based desserts that are popular in...


Etli dolma (meat stuffed vine leaves)
Etli dolma (eht-lee dohl-mah) is a delicious dish of stuffed vine leaves with a minced beef, tomato, onion and herb filling. The addition...
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