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"These are the well-known Turkish Kofta, delicious little meat balls or patties. You can make them with beef, but lamb is traditional and makes them very special."

Ingredients: lean ground lamb, pepper...

"Kofte's is a meatball which is native to Cyprus, Turkey and some middle east regions. They came in all shapes, sizes and different flavours. This recipe is my mothers recipe, she normally uses beef but since I don't eat beef she use chicken if I'm coming over. We serve them with Turkish Cacik (We make the exact recipe) and a green salad..."

Ingredients: dried mint, eggs...

"Delicious savoury pasties with a Turkish twist! Great as a snack, a side for soups or salads or as a small meal on their own! There are two filling options, each makes enough for 8 pasties. The dough recipe is for 16 pasties, so if you want to make just e.g. 8 feta pasties, cut the dough recipe in half. Use the amount of flour listed only as a guideline..."

Ingredients: egg whites, eggs, feta cheese...

"Beyaz peynir, meaning "white cheese" is a salty cheese that takes its name from its white colour. It is very similar to feta so that's a good substitute. If you can get beyaz peynir, use that instead! Enjoy!"

Ingredients: pepper, cucumbers, cumin...

"Sandwich with beef meatballs and yoghurt dressing for a nice warm summer evening. In Turkey they use ground lamb for this. But that's optional.."

Ingredients: cucumbers, Turkish bread...

"You can prepare it in advance and heat before serving!"

Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, ground thyme...

"This recipe is for one of the Turkish version of Pide, as every region has its own way of making Pide. This is the version that we all love most."

Ingredients: ground cumin, chopped tomatoes...

"Tart plums perk up this herb-rich Turkish "Georgian-style" stew. From Joyce Goldstein's "Sephardic Flavors"."

Ingredients: dried mint, fresh dill...

"My grandmother came from Northern Cyprus, and she used to make this awesome soup which she called "terbiyeli corbasi". I unfortunately never got her recipe before she died but this is the closest thing to it I managed to come up with. It's kind of like Greek avogolemono with meatballs in it."

Ingredients: ground allspice, egg yolks...

"I remember this as comfort food since I was very little. A real staple in our family. Yes, I know there's a lot of olive oil in it :) You may certainly decrease the amount if you wish. Serve with lots of nice long grain white rice or crusty bread to catch the juices."

Ingredients: tomatoes with juice, olive oil...

"Ready, Set, Cook! Special Edition Contest Entry. This dish is so flavorful and delicious. It has wonderful spices, such as Cumin and Cinnamon. It has a little Cayenne Pepper for heat. If you like it Spicier, you may add more spices. Cook on the stovetop in a Dutch Oven for 2 1/2 hours or in a Slow Cooker on low for 9 hours. This dish is best served..."

Ingredients: cilantro, cinnamon, cumin...

"This is a gorgeous dinner for fall and winter. The slow simmering creates a silky gravy perfect for serving with potatoes. Times do not include chilling."

Ingredients: parchment paper, extra virgin olive oil...

"These are fragrant parcels of succulent meat seasoned with mildly sweet Guajillo Chiles. Everyone swoons over these. Cook's Note: meat can be marinated, in bowl or enclosed in banana-leaf packages, up to 24 hours. Meat is best eaten from freshly baked banana-leaf packages, but left overs will keep for 3 days. Reheat, wrapped in foil, in a 350°F..."

Ingredients: parchment paper, cumin seeds...

"This is a simple and flavourful recipe from this month's "Gourmet Magazine" (Feb. 2009). "Long, slow cooking turns a supermarket chuck roast into something gloriously tender, flavorful, and aromatic. Leftovers are delicious shredded, heated in the sauce, and served over egg noodles." It's also great sided with mashed potatoes...."

Ingredients: onions, red wine vinegar...