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Çerkez Tavuğu: Circassian Chicken in Walnut Sauce (Recipe)

A recipe for çerkez tavuğu, the Circassian chicken in walnut sauce: how to poach and shred the chicken, grind walnuts with stale bread and broth into a smooth sauce, make the red paprika oil, and serve it cold as meze or a main.

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Şakşuka: Turkey's Fried Eggplant Meze (Recipe)

Şakşuka is Turkey's cold fried-eggplant meze — golden vegetables in a garlicky tomato sauce, served with bread and, if you like, garlic yogurt. Full classic recipe inside, plus how it...

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Turkish Ready Meze & Canned Dolma: Dinner Shortcuts

Buying-guide post defining ready meze (canned/jarred dolma, stuffed peppers, imam bayıldı, pilaki, ezme, antipasti), a 4-step serving fix (drain, olive oil, lemon, herbs), a 5-point label checklist, four pantry dinner...

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What Is Tulum Cheese? Turkey's Aged Cheese Explained

Tulum is Turkey's sharp, crumbly aged cheese, traditionally ripened inside a goatskin casing. Here's how the regional styles differ, how it compares to feta, and how to serve and buy...

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