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Aegean Ot Yemekleri: Turkey's Wild Herb Cooking

A guide to ot yemekleri, the wild greens dishes of Turkey's Aegean coast: which greens appear in spring markets, the three techniques Aegean cooks use, how to buy them safely, and what substitutes in an American kitchen.

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Zeytinyağlı Pırasa: Turkish Braised Leeks (Recipe)

Zeytinyağlı pırasa is the Turkish winter dish of leeks braised in olive oil with carrot, onion, rice and lemon, then served cold. What it is, why the cold rule matters, how to wash leeks, and the full recipe.

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Pilaki: Turkey's Olive Oil White Bean Dish (Recipe)

How to make pilaki, the Turkish cold white bean dish stewed in olive oil with carrot, potato, onion and garlic. Covers what sets it apart from kuru fasulye and piyaz, which olive oil to use, and a full recipe with troubleshooting.

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