Turkish Cookery

[crispychez]

This is a bit of a long shot really - I was just wondering if anyone can help me out with either a good turkish cook book or just some recipes - in order for me to impress the other half.

[Kell]

I'm trying to find my recipe for Kofte for you, but I can't find it! I know I have it sitting about somewhere, so I'll get back to you on this one...

[Freewheeling Andy]

Maybe not Turkish, as such, but Claudia Roden's Book Of Middle Eastern Cookery is excellent on the whole Eastern Med's cuisine (and north african).

[jake]

Not exactly a book, but maybe this could give you some ideas see here (http://www.turkishcook.com/) . And welcome to the forum Crispy :D. I have travelled in Turkey a few times and I adored Boreks.

[crispychez]

Thanks you guys,
Kel I left a message for you on the other topic about this.

Freewheeling andy - good idea but unfortuanetly when your partner is turksih on turkish food will do ha ha

Thanks Jake for the link - will have a rummage around on there later - great idea but I think Boreks are a bit advanced for me at the moment!!! - need to start off with some of the casseroles etc.

Thanks again everyone

[Kell]

Ooh, I adore cigara borek - absolutely yummy! They were one of my favourite starters out there.

[Mamacita]

Ages ago, I worked with a gal whose husband was from Turkey. He made the most wonderful dolmades--stuffed vine leaves. If I remember correctly, she said he used rice and black currants rather than regular raisins/sultanas. They were slightly sweet with an olive oil undertone.

Anyone ever taste anything like that...maybe have a recipe you'd like to share?

[jake]

My father loved dolmades he used to make them all the time, I of course turned my nose up! He used to cook all sorts of exotic stuff, he had a huge double cupboard full of all sorts of herbs & spices and potions. I inherited my mum's cooking skills she introduced me to M&S LOL!