The Turkish Cookbook: Regional Recipes and Stories

About this book

Home of the original Mediterranean diet Turkey has made an enduring contribution to the worlds cuisine with its diverse gastronomic history and flavorful recipes. Turkish cuisine is a colorful mosaic enriched by the recipes and techniques of many ancient cultures the creativity of the cooks and the geography of the regions in which they lived. Inspired by the best of regional cooking this unique and masterful collection of recipes represents a rediscovery of timeless authentic healthful and delicious Turkish dishes---from classics to lesser known family favorites and even lost recipes. Since Turkish food requires very little special equipment or unusual ingredients it is naturally very easy to prepare. With a mixture of cultural history and personal anecdotes this book will guide you through the exciting flavors and textures of Turkish cuisine---healthful and tantalizing simple and delicious.