Hummus (Arabic حمص, Hebrew חומוס) is a dish that is particularly ubiquitous in Israel and Palestine as well as in Lebanon and Syria and is well known in many parts of the world. Hummus is ideal as an appetiser, side…
A different take on red cabbage
Red cabbage is called “Blaukraut” in Bavaria and is a classic and delicious side dish. The chopped cabbage is usually cooked in a broth made from icing sugar, reduced port and red wine and vegetable stock and then flavoured with…
Mujaddara
Mujaddara (مجدرة) is an ancient and simple dish of lentils and rice (or bulgur) of Arabic origin, particularly found in Middle Eastern cuisine. Another common spelling is Mejadra. We recommend always having some Baharat in the pantry, an Arabic spice…
Pisto
Pisto is a rural dish that is often said to originate from the Spanish region of La Mancha. It is therefore often referred to as Pisto Manchego. However, it is prepared in slightly different versions in almost all of Spain.…
Pasta e ceci
Our main goal is to provide recipes and explanations, especially for young people and beginners. Pasta e ceci is a simple, healthy and inexpensive dish that can be easily prepared vegetarian or vegan and is ab-so-lute-ly delicious. Who should not…
Oatmeal cranberry cookies with white chocolate
The combination of oat flakes, roasted almonds and sweet and sour cranberries with the delicate melting of white chocolate in this recipe is really ingenious. Oat and almonds are the stars of the recipe. They add flavor and texture. The…
Dolmades
We have already presented a Turkish preparation of stuffed vine leaves, Sarma. There we have also described how to handle the vine leaves. Now follows a Greek recipe: Spring onions, fresh herbs and lemon are indispensable. We like to supplement…
Sarma – stuffed grape leaves
Sarma, small roulades made of grape leaves (sometimes also other plant leaves) and rice, also with meat, are a typical Turkish starter. Very similar preparations can be found in many countries of south-eastern Europe and we will show an example…
Tomato fond
We love Turkish cuisine and when we were reading a cookbook by Ali Güngörmüs, we came across this idea that we want to include in this blog for use in other recipes. Certainly not only for Turkish dishes. It doesn’t…
Rava Masala Dosa
Dosa or dosai originate from South India and are prepared there on a cast iron plate called tawa. However, they can also be fried in a large, coated pan, so special kitchenware is not necessary. Dosa are usually made from…
