et Oliva Recipes

May 17, 20211 min read

Cacik

Tzatziki This dish is super easy and comes together in minutes! it is similar to haydari but with the addition of cucumbers. This is...

May 10, 20212 min read

Shrimp and Octopus Confit

Seafood Preserved in #Oliveoil Fresh seafood is essential for this dish. Shrimp and octopus are slowly cooked with garlic in generous...

May 10, 20212 min read

Cherry Peppers stuffed with Feta Cheese

These are a fun little #mezze and they are not too difficult to make. I prefer to use a Turkish White cheese called Beyaz Penir, but you...

May 10, 20213 min read

İçli Köfte

With Cumin Haydari and Chilli Butter This is one of my very favorites that my mother in law makes. She usually doesn't fry them, but...

May 10, 20211 min read

Braised Artichokes

These are absolutley fabulous and are quite tasty. Many people have asked "how do you exactly eat these"? Well, the best way is just to...

Apr 26, 20211 min read

Pırasa Yemeği

Braised Leeks and Carrots in #Oliveoil Here is another #zeytinyağlı (olive oil) dish that is perfect for warmer weather. It is lemony,...

Apr 26, 20211 min read

Haydari

a refreshing addition to any table This is one of my favorite #Turkishrecipies. It is called haydari and it is super simple to make and...

Apr 26, 20211 min read

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

This dish is a bit more involved, but it goes perfectly with pilaf and haydari. This is a dish you can really practice your skills with...

Apr 26, 20211 min read

Grilled Artichoke Hearts

with #zaatar aioli This is a really easy #meze that goes really well with #rakı. These are crispy grilled artichoke hearts. I serve them...