Yemek: Recipes from Istanbul

by Isabel Lezmi, Lisa Rienermann, Veronika Helvacioglu

Easily savor the magnificent food and beauty of Istanbul throughout your day with this inspiring cookbook.
The authentic recipes, from mezze to desserts, are surprisingly simple to re-create in any home kitchen and call on the iconic fresh ingredients and spices, all easy to source, that define Turkish cooking.
From the resplendent city of Istanbul—known for its rich colors, culture, and cuisine—comes a culinary exploration of the wonderful food far beyond the infamous doner kebab. Spanning breakfast dishes to midnight snacks, with leisurely meals in between, the 65 authentic recipes call on the iconic fresh ingredients and spices, all easy to source, that define Turkish cooking. The exquisite recipes are interlaced with personal stories and gorgeous lifestyle photography, providing a compelling food journey through this beautiful city—and showing how to bring the bold and unforgettable flavors of Turkey into your home kitchen.

Genres: Cookbooks

211 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 5, 2017

Reviews

[Omar Faruk · Rating 5 out of 5]

The beating heart of Turkish cuisine captured in print! Istanbul is a melting pot, and this book reflects that diversity perfectly. From street food classics like simit and balık ekmek to sophisticated Ottoman palace dishes, the range is impressive. The photography is lush, and the descriptions of ingredients like sumac and pomegranate molasses are helpful for beginners. It’s a dynamic, energetic guide to the city’s culinary landscape. Delicious and culturally immersive.

[Mollyann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful book, wonderful recipes. Everything i tried was delicious! If you're untested in Middle Eastern cooking,this is the book you should read.