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1 onion, cut into quarters
2 cloves garlic
2 slices bread, torn into pieces
500 g / 1 lb 2 oz ground beef (or half ground lamb)
1/2 bunch parsley
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp cumin

+9

turkishfoodtravel.com

Turkish Kofta & Potato In The Oven

1 hr 15 min17 ingredientsYield: 6

450–500 g beef (or chicken), finely diced
2 tbsp / 30 ml vegetable oil (traditionally cottonseed oil)
1 tsp sweet paprika
1–1.5 cups / 240–360 ml water (added gradually)
Salt to taste
500 g flour (mix of bread flour and all-purpose)
275 ml / 1 1/8 cups water
1 tsp sugar

+7

turkishfoodtravel.com

Homemade Tantuni

15 ingredients

1 kg ground beef (or 70% beef, 30% lamb)
150 g / 1.5 cups breadcrumbs
1 tsp baking soda
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp black pepper
1.5 tsp salt
1 tsp paprika (optional)
1 tsp cumin (optional)

+5

turkishfoodtravel.com

Turkish Köfte (Meatballs)

13 ingredients

500 g turkey breast, cut into large chunks
Olive oil & butter (for sautéing)
1 onion, diced
1–2 green peppers, cut into thick slices
1 red bell pepper, cut into thick slices
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp pepper paste (optional, spicy)
2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped

+5

turkishfoodtravel.com

Light and Flavorful Homemade Eggplant Stew Recipe

1 hr 15 min (plus 30 min eggplant soak)13 ingredients

1/2 cup / 120 ml plain yogurt
1 cup / 240 ml lukewarm water
2 tsp baking powder
4 cups / 500 g all-purpose flour (plus more for shaping)
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp olive oil
More olive oil for serving (optional)

turkishfoodtravel.com

No Yeast No Oven Easy Pita Breads

7 ingredientsMakes 12 pitas

1 cup / 240 ml lukewarm water
1 tsp active dry yeast
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
Close to 3 cups / 360 g all-purpose flour
500 g cooked potatoes (peeled, washed, cubed, cooked until soft)
1 large onion, diced
5 tbsp / 75 ml olive or vegetable oil

+6

turkishfoodtravel.com

Velibah / Aloo Paratha (Potato Flatbread)

14 ingredientsMakes 10 flatbreads

1/2 egg, whisked lightly
1/4 cup / 60 ml water
1/4 cup / 60 ml milk
1/4 cup / 60 ml vegetable oil
1 tsp grape vinegar (optional)
2 cups / 250 g flour (or as needed)
1 tsp baking powder
200 g / 7 oz wheat starch (or cornstarch)

+7

turkishfoodtravel.com

Turkish Pistachio Baklava

2 hrs 50 min + 1–2 hrs rest15 ingredientsYield: 8

1 egg
1/2 cup / 120 ml vegetable oil
1/2 cup / 120 ml water
1/2 cup / 120 ml milk
1 tsp baking powder
3 1/2 cups / 440 g flour
pinch salt
250 g / 8.8 oz butter

+7

turkishfoodtravel.com

Turkish Walnut Baklava From Scratch

2 hrs 45 min + 1 hr soaking15 ingredientsYield: 10

3 kg sweet capia peppers
1 cup / 240 ml water (or a little more)
1–1½ tbsp salt
olive oil (optional, for topping after opening)

turkishfoodtravel.com

Red Pepper Paste

1 hr 30 min + cooling4 ingredientsMakes several 200–250 ml jars

1 onion, peeled and quartered
2 garlic cloves
1 thumb-sized chunk ginger, peeled
½ red chilli
1 tbsp / 15 ml vegetable oil
½ tsp turmeric
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander

+4

bbcgoodfood.com

Chicken Madras

50 min12 ingredients

5 kg / 11 lb plum tomatoes, quartered
4 tbsp / 60 g rock salt, divided (2 tbsp for salting, 2 tbsp for seasoning)
2–3 tbsp / 30–45 ml olive oil, divided (for finishing and sealing)

turkishfoodtravel.com

Homemade Tomato Paste

5–6 hrs + 5–6 hrs (mostly simmering)3 ingredientsMakes about 900 g from 5 kg tomatoes

2 medium-to-large ripe bananas
4 large eggs
1/2 cup / 120 g whole wheat flour or buckwheat flour, or 2/3 cup / 60 g oat flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
up to 2 tablespoons hemp hearts and/or ground flaxseed (optional)
up to 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)

cookieandkate.com

3-Ingredient Banana Pancakes

20 min6 ingredients4 servings (makes about 16 pancakes)

10 tablespoons / 142 g unsalted butter
1 1/4 cups / 250 g granulated sugar
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons / 75 g unsweetened cocoa powder, spooned and leveled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 large cold eggs
1/2 cup / 65 g all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
2/3 cup / 80 g chopped walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips (optional)

inspiredtaste.net

The Best Fudgy Brownies

45 min8 ingredientsMakes 16

2 ¼ cups / 270 g white whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
¾ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
½ tbsp / 7 g unsalted butter or coconut oil, melted and cooled slightly
3 large egg whites, room temperature
2 ½ tsp almond extract
1 tsp liquid stevia

+6

amyshealthybaking.com

Healthy Blueberry Almond Banana Bread

1 hr 50 min14 ingredientsMakes one 9×5 loaf, 12 slices

1 tablespoon / 18 g Diamond Crystal kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon paprika (regular or smoked)
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3 pounds / 1.4 kg boneless pork shoulder butt roast

healthyrecipesblogs.com

Easy Pork Roast

2 hrs 15 min7 ingredients8 servings

1 block tofu, sliced into thick cubes
1 head bok choy, roughly chopped
½ head cauliflower, torn into small pieces
1 cup / 240 ml mushrooms, chopped
1 tbsp cornstarch
¼ cup / 60 ml water (for slurry)
3 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp hoisin sauce

+2

lordsoftheplants.com

Hoisin Tofu Stir-Fry

10 ingredients4

2 1/2 lb / 1.1 kg Russet potatoes
4 tablespoons / 60 g butter
1/4 cup / 60 ml sour cream
1/2 cup / 120 ml milk
1/2 cup / 50 g freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 lb / 450 g lean ground beef
1 lb / 450 g ground sausage
1 small yellow onion, chopped

+17

tastesbetterfromscratch.com

Cottage Pie (or Shepherd's Pie)

1 hr 15 min25 ingredientsYield: 8

1/2 cup / 120 ml apricot preserves
2 tsp unseasoned rice vinegar
1 tsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 (8 oz / 225 g) block cream cheese, softened
3 tbsp finely sliced chives
1/2 tsp garlic powder
6 oz / 170 g lump crab meat, picked over
1 large egg

+2

delish.com

Crab Rangoon

1 hr 20 min10 ingredientsMakes 25

3 lb / 1.4 kg Yukon Gold potatoes, unpeeled, quartered
4 tablespoons / 60 ml olive oil, butter or vegan butter
1/2 cup / 120 ml vegan sour cream
1 tablespoon / 15 ml truffle oil (optional)
2 teaspoons granulated garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper
1/2–1 teaspoon nutritional yeast (optional)

+18

feastingathome.com

Vegan Shepherds Pie

1 hr 15 min26 ingredientsServes 8

6 tablespoons / 90 ml olive oil (for toasting nuts)
¼ cup / 30 g pine nuts or sliced almonds
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
2 tablespoons / 30 ml olive oil (for the pan)
3 large shallots, sliced thinly (about 2 cups)
5 garlic cloves, sliced thinly
2 (15.5-ounce / 440 g) cans cannellini beans, drained
1 cup / 240 ml vegetable or chicken stock

+4

cooking.nytimes.com

Pesto Beans

20 min12 ingredients4 servings

4 (15-oz / 425 g) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
2 (16-oz / 450 g) jars mild salsa verde
2 (4-oz / 115 g) cans chopped green chiles
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
½ cup / 15 g chopped cilantro
Salt and black pepper

+1

cooking.nytimes.com

Spicy Black Bean Soup

20 min9 ingredients6 to 8 servings, 10 cups

3 large egg yolks
1 dl / 100 g fine sugar
500 g mascarpone cheese
2 dl / 200 ml heavy cream (35% fat), whipped
1 tsp vanilla sugar
5 tbsp / 75 ml Amaretto almond liqueur
4 dl / 400 ml strong coffee, cooled
175 g Savoiardi biscuits (for first layer)

+2

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Nami-Nami tiramisù

6–8 tundi (peamiselt jahutamine)10 ingredientskümnele

3 1/2 oz / 100 g cream cheese (full fat)
3 tablespoons mayonnaise (not 'light')
1/4 cup / 25 g grated parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme (optional)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
14 oz / 400 g marinated artichoke hearts, drained, halved or quartered
1/4 cup / 30 g panko breadcrumbs

+1

scrummylane.com

Easy Baked Artichoke Hearts (Creamy & Cheesy)

35 min9 ingredients4 (3–4 as a small appetizer with toast)

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
12 to 15 whole medium shallots, peeled
2 cups / 480 ml white wine
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tarragon sprigs

+2

cooking.nytimes.com

Rishia Zimmern's Chicken With Shallots

1 hr 15 min10 ingredients4 to 6 servings