An Introduction to Turkish Cuisine


"Do not dismiss the dish saying that it is just simply food. The blessed thing is an entire civilization in itself."

Abdulhak Sinasi

For those who travel to engage in culinary pursuits, the Turkish Cuisine is worthy of exploration. The variety of dishes that make up the cuisine, the ways they all come together in feast-like meals, and the evident intricacy of each craft involved offer enough material for life-long study and enjoyment. It is not easy to discern a basic element or a single dominant feature, like the Italian ‘pasta’ or the. French ‘sauce” Whether in a humble home, at a famous restaurant, or at dinner in a Bey’s mansion, familiar patterns of

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