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Tahini vs. Peanut Butter: How They Compare

An even-handed comparison of tahini and peanut butter: what is actually in each jar, how they differ in flavor, texture and separation, when you can substitute one for the other, and how the sesame and peanut allergens compare.

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Haydari: Turkish Thick Yogurt Meze (Recipe)

A full recipe for haydari, the thick Turkish meze of strained yogurt, garlic, dried mint and olive oil. Covers how to strain your own yogurt, why the mint is dried, and how haydari differs from cacık.

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Lavaş vs. Tortilla: What's the Difference?

A side-by-side look at lavaş and tortilla: what each bread is made of, how leavening and fat change the way they wrap, when you can substitute one for the other, and how to store, reheat and freeze both.

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Musakka: Turkey's Version, Not Greece's (Recipe)

A full recipe for musakka, the Turkish eggplant and ground beef stew that has no bechamel and no layers. Covers how it differs from the Greek moussaka, why you salt the eggplant, and what to serve alongside.

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Hatay Cuisine Guide: Antakya's Levantine Turkish Table

A guide to the cooking of Hatay, Turkey's southernmost province, and its capital Antakya: künefe, oruk, sürk, zahter and the Levantine meze table, plus the pantry staples and how to build a spread at home.

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Mücver: Turkish Zucchini Fritters (Recipe)

A full recipe for mücver, the Turkish zucchini fritter bound with egg, white cheese, dill and scallion. Covers why you must squeeze the grated zucchini dry, how to fry the fritters, common failures, and what to serve with them.

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Bazlama: Turkish Griddle Bread at Home (Recipe)

Bazlama is Turkey's soft, thick griddle bread — yeasted, often enriched with yogurt, and cooked in a dry pan until it puffs. This guide covers the dough, the right heat, a six-round recipe, and how bazlama differs from lavaş and yufka.

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