Dolmas, or stuffed grape leaves, have a long and rich history throughout the Mediterranean region. The word itself means “something stuffed” in Turkish. During the Ottoman period, they were served in ...

Turkish cuisine is a reflection of the country's unique position at the crossroads of East and West. Its largest city — Istanbul — straddles the European and Asian continents; as such, Turkish cooking ...

Explore with us as we indulge in unique Turkish street food staples like Kokoreç (grilled, spiced intestines), Midye Dolma (stuffed mussels with rice and pine nuts), and Kuru Fasulye Pilav. We ...

Note: Adapted by Barbara Petzen from versions by Meltem Tanriverdi and her family, and Claudia Roden and Tyler Florence. Petzen says Tanriverdi’s family were her neighbors in Adana, Turkey, more than ...