Eggplant stuffed with tomato and garlic - Iman Bayeldi by John Spottiswood

The Turkish name for this recipe means "The Priest Fainted". I think the idea is that it tastes so good it made the priest faint. Anyway, it really is that good and pretty healthy too! This recipe was provided by Brian Bedrosian -- http://www.cookeatshare.com/chefs/brianb-208. Hopefully, with a little prodding from others too,…

Sou Barag (cheese filling) by Bob Michaelian

An Armenian delicacy, these cheese and phyllo turnovers are certain to be a big hit at your next cocktail party. My sister and I grew up with our mother making these for special occasions... and while they are somewhat labor intensive, the reward is in the finished product. Simply delicious!

Turkish Lamb Kofta With Cherries & Yogurt by Bob Vincent

These little meatballs are a bit different take on traditional Kofta with the use of cherries and veal stock as a sauce. Fortunately in the Bay Area this year the cherry crop was very good; keeping the price per pound within reason. As garnish options I offerred chopped cilantro, feta cheese, yogurt sauce and toasted pignoli…

Burma Baklava by CARI GULOW

I also learned this recepie from a Turkish friend,...here it goes. This is great for newbies and oldies. very quick easy and simple.

GOOD FOR ALMOST ANYTHING DOUGH-(REALLY!!!) by CARI GULOW

THIS REALLY IS GOOD FOR ALMOST ANYTHING FROM LOAF TO FILLO TYPE PASTRIES TO PIZZA TO BREAKFAST ROLLS OR STUFFED PASTRIES THIS RECEPIE IS A WINNER I DIDNT MASTER IT RIGHT AWAY BUT IT IS WORTH THE TRY AND THE WAIT. MEASUREMENTS ARE APPROX SO USE YOUR EYE AND COMMON SENSE GIVE OR TAKE A LITTLE OK? I TRIED MY BEST HOPE IT WORKS FOR YOU! I…

Bacon and Spinach Turkish Bread (Borek) by Angellove's Cooking

Ginger Cookies' Borek with minced meat and spinach has been tempting me for a long time and finally last Saturday I’ve got the chance to indulge in the temptation :) And we’ve got something fantastically delicious.

Poaças stuffed pastry. This one has potato. by CARI GULOW

Stuffed pastry.

Spanikopita by Kelly Christensen

This is an authentic recipe from Turkey that my mom received from the women she lived near in Ankara, Turkey when we were stationed there as a family.

Turkish Patlican (Poplajon, Eggplant) by Alice Lambert

One of the oldest dishes in Turkey. This dish is called paplajon even if it doesn't have eggplant in it it is called Patlican. Simple to cook, similar to one of our stews. Chicken or beef can be used. Turkish people cook with tomato paste with just about everything in the area where I live. It is called tomato salsha, made at…

AGLAYAN KEK by filiz

POGACA by filiz

LİMONLU VİSNELİ CHEESECAKE by filiz

TURKISH PIZZA by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

TURKISH PIZZA

Carrot Cake with Cream by Ada Esintileri

Turkish squares by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

Extra moist and heavenly delightful cake.