These recipes have been tested for accuracy, making them fully accessible to a wide range of cooking abilities. In her cookbook, Özlem showcases authentic recipes from Southern Turkey, as well as those with Levantine influences, passed down over generations. If you’re going for a thicker, Greek tzatziki like dip, you can place it in a serving bowl in the middle of the table for everyone to help themselves. Chef Ozcan Ozan grew up in Izmir, on the Aegean coast of Turkey, and years later, moved to Boston as an executive chef.

Turkey’s unique food traditions come to life in the stories and recipes found in the best Turkish cookbooks.

For example, in the introduction, the authors describe how Somer’s grandmother taught him how to cook traditional Turkish dishes by never using a recipe book but rather relying on her intuition and skill. All recipes feature easily accessible ingredients for North American home cooks allowing you to create amazing Turkish flavors in your kitchen. g. pişmaniye which she translates as ‘floss helva’ and I doubt you could find easily outside Turkey. It will have 550 recipes (covering all regions) and 120 full-color photographs of finished dishes with stunning tableware, plus scenic atmospheric images of Turkish landscape, environment, markets, and people. However, with The Sultan’s Kitchen, you can still enjoy flavorful Turkish cuisine with easy-to-follow directions and appetizing photography.

Fresh vegetables combined with nuts, fruits, cheese, and olive oil and seasoned with native herbs and spices create the delectable dishes in this cookbook. But it’s not just about the recipes – Kiazim seamlessly weaves anecdotes and stories about his travels and culinary experiences throughout the book, making it a fascinating read. And let’s be honest: What’s better than some cooling yoghurt alongside dinner in the heat of Turkish summer? Additionally, the book is filled with interesting stories and anecdotes that add depth and personal touch to the recipes. Despite not knowing how the food should taste (which makes it harder to adjust at the end) all recipes turned out delicious.

Again, it is what makes this book come to life and it makes you feel like you’re learning about Turkish food and not just getting a recipe.