Baked Red Snapper with Garlic (Firinda Sarimsakli Levrek)

1 lb red snapper fillets 3 Tbsp butter 2 cloves garlic, smashed 1 tsp parsley, chopped 1/8 tsp black pepper 3-4 Tbsp bread crumbs 2 Tbsp parmesan cheese, grated ½ tsp salt to taste   Remove the skin of the fillets. Rub them with salt and pepper....

Rustic Broccoli Soup (Koy Usulu Brokoli Corbasi)

3 cups broccoli, cut in chunks 1 potato, cut in cubes 2 carrots, chopped 1 cup celery, chopped 3-4 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp floor 2 cups milk ½ tsp black pepper to taste 1 Tbsp salt to taste 1 chicken bouillon (optional)   First place all the vegetables...

Keshkek (keşkek)

Fethiye’s local dishes That are cooked for special events  <<In love’s intoxication, the Lower and the Beloved, are like the spirit in the body. They become like harisa; there is no difference between them, all differences are submerged...

Rose Desert (Gul Tatlisi)

2 cups flour 1 cup semolina ½ cup yogurt 125 gram margarine, at room temperature ½ cup canola oil 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp vanilla A pinch of salt For garnish almond, hazelnut or walnut   Syrup: 3 cups sugar 3 cups water 1 tsp lemon juice   Prepare...

Celery Root with Orange (Portakalli Kereviz)

2 celery roots, chopped 1 medium carrot, chopped 1 medium potato, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 cup orange juice 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp salt to taste ½ tsp sugar   Saute onions with olive oil over medium heat and then, stir in chopped carrots, potatoes...

Olive Pogaca (Zeytinli Pogaca)

3 Tbsp butter/margarine 9 Tbsp plain yogurt 6 Tbsp canola oil 1 ½ tsp baking soda 1 ½ tsp salt 1 egg white (yolk goes for top) 2-3 cups flour Nigella/poppy seeds for top   Filling: 1 ½ cup sliced black olives Place all of the dough ingredients...

Cake with Raisins (Kuru Uzumlu Kek)

4-5 eggs 200 gr (1/2 lb) butter or margarine, melted 1 ½ cup sugar 3 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder ½ cup raisins 1/3 cup chocolate chips In a large bowl, place the eggs, butter/ margarine and sugar. Beat with a mixer till it becomes foamy. Then, add...

Roasted Lamb (Firinda Kizarmis Kuzu)

2 lbslamb leg 2 Tbsp canola oil 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp salt to taste ½ tsp thyme 3-4 potatoes, cut into wedges Cut the lamb leg into pieces or use the whole leg (it will take longer to cook). Salt the lamb rubbing with your hands. Mix canola oil, thyme...

Carrot Soup with Milk (Sutlu Havuc Corbasi)

2 medium carrots, shredded 3 tbsp vegetable oil 3 tbsp flour 2 cups milk 1 tsp paprika 3 cups water 1 tbsp salt to taste For garnish fresh parsley/dill, chopped Place vegetable oil and shredded carrot in a pot. Saute over medium heat for about 4-5 minutes....

Turkey with White-Sour Sauce (Eksili-Beyaz Soslu Hindi)

2 turkey thighs 4 small potatoes 2 carrots, chopped round 1 egg ½ lemon’s juice 2-3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 1 tbsp salt to taste ½ tsp black pepper to taste 4-5 cups water Take water and turkey thighs in a big pot and bring to a boil over...