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Molohiya (jute mallow leaf stew)
Molohiya, also known as molokhia, mulukhiyah, or jute mallow, is a vibrant green leafy vegetable . Pronounced ' moh-loh-hee-yah', i ts...


Mercimek çorbası (Cypriot lentil soup)
Mercimek çorbası is a lentil soup that you may be familiar with from Turkish restaurants. Prouncounced 'mehr-jee-mek chor-bah-suh', it's...


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...


Taze fasulye yahni (green bean and tomato stew)
Taze fasulye yahni is a wholesome Turkish stew , with green beans, potatoes and carrots in a rich tomato and onion sauce. Pronounced...


Patates köftesi (Cypriot meat and potato kofta)
Patates köftesi are a family favourite. Each fried meatball is packed full of spice and flavour, with a crispy outer shell and a...


Etli fiyonk makarna (farfalle with beef mince)
Etli fiyonk makarna is a quick alternative to mantı (meat-filled Turkish dumplings) as it borrows the same filling ingredients....


Kabak çiçeği dolması (stuffed courgette flowers)
Courgette flowers have a light flavour (a bit like cucumber) and make a delicate shell for the rice filling in kabak çiçeği dolması (k...


Mücendra pilavı (rice with green lentils and onions)
Mücendra pilavı is an aromatic rice dish that's made with green lentils and onions, with variations of the dish popular throughout Middle...
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