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"Another delectable entry for the Zaar World Tour from the enticing World Vegetarian Cookbook by Madhur Jaffrey. This is simple enough to prepare midweek and comforting as the first cold air of fall arrives."

Ingredients: white potatoes, pepper, onions...

"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...

"Growing up with parents who were born in Cyprus (Turkish Speaking). I was basically taught how to make Turkish Coffee which is called Kahve at a young age (well old enough to safely be around flames from the stove). Kahve is traditionally prepared in a small long handled pot narrowing on at the top this is called cazve. Kahve is ideally made one cup..."

Ingredients: milk, cold water...

"I've made this a few times now, it's quick, and better than take-aways. Be sure to use the lemon, it really adds to the dish."

Ingredients: ground cumin, Turkish bread...

"A kind of Turkish ratatouille. You can increase or decrease the heat as you choose. Almost a meal in itself, with bread and salad, or a great accompaniment to something grilled. The eggplant skin is generally left on, but if you prefer, peel it. Cooking time does not include defrosting (if you have to use frozen okra)."

Ingredients: dried thyme, eggplants...

Ingredients: leeks, lemon juice, rice...

"A nice start for lamb or serve with a salad and fresh, hot bread."

Ingredients: pepper, croutons, fresh mint...

"This is slightly heavier than American corn bread, with the distinct flavor of olive oil. It's very nice as an accompaniment to soups and bean dishes."

Ingredients: eggs, stone-ground yellow cornmeal...

"The Zaar World Tour has me searching high and low for new recipes from all corners of the globe. This is an untried recipe by the simplicity and unusual inclusion of yogurt as a sauce for the beans appeals to me."

Ingredients: fava beans, fresh parsley...

"Janice Elder won a magazine contest in March 2001 for this recipe.The photo looks great. You can either grill or broil this dish."

Ingredients: chutney, fresh ginger, honey...

"Here's a Turkish recipe for lima or broad beans. Hope you like them."

Ingredients: dill weed, diced tomatoes...

"I learned to make this at a Turkish cooking class. Serve it with a variety of Middle Eastern dishes and feel free to adjust the seasonings to your taste. What I've given is an absolute minimum, but when I make the meatballs I normally throw in extra cumin and sometimes chilli flakes. You can also make this with minced beef."

Ingredients: bulgur wheat, cumin, eggs...

"Pide is a wonderful Turkish bread. These filled pides are sold at our local bread store and are so yummy!! Use your favourite pizza dough for this recipe."

Ingredients: feta cheese, fresh breadcrumbs...