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Turkish Muhallebici: The Pudding Shop, Explained

A guide to the Turkish muhallebici, the milk-pudding shop: what fills the glass case, how the counter works, how it differs from a pastane and baklavacı, what to order first, and how to recreate the experience at home.

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Höşmerim: Turkey's Fresh Cheese Dessert (Recipe)

A guide to höşmerim, the Turkish dessert made by melting fresh unsalted curd cheese with semolina and sugar until it strings. Covers which cheese to buy in the US, how it differs from halva, a stovetop recipe and troubleshooting.

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Kabak Tatlısı: Turkish Candied Pumpkin Dessert (Recipe)

How to make kabak tatlısı, the Turkish candied pumpkin dessert: choosing a dense winter squash, layering sugar on the raw pieces so they make their own syrup overnight, judging doneness, and finishing with walnuts, tahini or kaymak.

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Turkish Pastane Culture: What's in the Bakery Window

A guide to the Turkish pastane: how it differs from a bread fırın and a milk-pudding muhallebici, what sits in the savory, sweet and chilled cases, how ordering and paying work, and when people actually go.

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Zerde: Turkey's Saffron Celebration Pudding (Recipe)

Zerde is Turkey's golden, dairy-free saffron rice pudding, served at weddings and celebrations since Ottoman times. Authentic step-by-step recipe, plus the history behind the color and where to buy every...

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