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"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...

"Turkish coffee is not just limited to turkey, but is a traditional drink all over the middle east. You can buy freshly roasted and prepared coffee beans while you wait Turkish coffee from most middle eastern grocers in the united states. They usually use a combo blend of light and dark coffee beans and grind cardamom up in it at the same time.You can..."

Ingredients: coffee, ground cardamom, sugar...

"From Istanbul originally, this recipe appears in "A Blessing of Bread" by Maggie Glezer. Perfect with a cup of coffee or tea. The 4-hr time indicated is really from start to finish. There is probably about 30-45 minutes of active work during that time, depending on how quick you are."

Ingredients: eggs, warm water, salt...

"Thanks to friedel for sending me some pomegranate molasses! I am having so much fun with it, and this is a great vegetarian recipe. This really tastes better if you make it a day in advance and let the flavors blend. It can be served hot, warm, or at room temp."

Ingredients: anaheim chilies, eggplants...

"I've seen many varying dishes of rice in Turkey, all of them quite good, so this is just one of many. This variation has a good taste, but because the flavor isn't too bold it makes an easy side dish to most meals. Afiyet Olsun!"

Ingredients: vegetable seasoning, noodles...

"This is another simple Turkish recipe that I learned while living in Turkey. It consists of potato and chicken cubes in a thin, tomato water. It makes a nice, light lunch that's perfect for Istanbul's rainy winter days. Afiyet olsun!"

Ingredients: red pepper paste, oil, onions...

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

Ingredients: dried mint, fresh dill...

"This recipe is one of the handful of easy Turkish recipes that I learned while studying abroad in Turkey. The dish consists of cubed chicken in a tomato sauce...quite simple, but it tastes good! Turks usually eat it with bread, however it can be eaten alone as well. If the tomatoes don't seem to provide enough juices I have sometimes added a little..."

Ingredients: red pepper paste, oil...

"I loved baking these simple, crumbly curabies (pronounced: "coo-rah-beez'" and you have to roll the "r") with my grandmother who was born and raised in Izmir, Turkey. They are just the thing end a satisfying meal. Grandma Ida always served them with fresh cut fruit and a cup of steaming tea."

Ingredients: cinnamon, confectioners' sugar...

"Tishpishti is a famous Jewish specialty of Turkey that is a rich, luscious walnut cake bathed in syrup. There are similar recipes that exist in Northern Spain, so the dessert may have originated there, possibly as a Passover cake. However, others believe Tishpishti was always served on Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Alternatives - use 1 1/2 cup..."

Ingredients: oranges, zest of, rose water...

"Here's another great and healthy recipe from Andrew Weil,MD"

Ingredients: pepper, dried thyme...

"Imam Bayilde means the Imam (Turkish priest) fainted. According to the story it was either because the food was so good or because of the amounts of oil used.

This is my favorite recipe, I got it from a Turkish relative. Before this recipe my hubby would not eat eggplant. Now he begs me to make this dish as often as possible.

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Ingredients: eggplants, green chilies, oil...

"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...