Meze and Wine

As we do every autumn, we make our usual batch of bell peppers stuffed with cabbage and fermented in salt …

Turkish rice with vermicelli (şehriyeli pilav): a simple, flavorful pilaf with fluffy rice and vermicelli toasted in butter.

Simple ham rolls with potatoes and pickled peppers — a quick, filling appetizer perfect for parties, picnics, or easy breakfasts.

Tuscan-style white bean dip with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil. Ready in 10 minutes, vegan, no cooking.

Some dishes are difficult to place into a single category, and Acılı Ezme is definitely one of them. It can …

White bean dip with wild garlic – a fresh and flavorful twist on a classic recipe, perfect for the wild …

Learn how to peel tomatoes the easy way using the blanching method. A simple step-by-step guide.

Air fryer roasted eggplants — soft, flavorful, and mess-free. Perfect for traditional Romanian eggplant salad or other dishes.

A creamy, healthy avocado dip – perfect with nachos or fresh veggie sticks.

Simple homemade burger buns — soft, fluffy, and delicious. A little work, some waiting, and a fantastic result.