Sorry guys, couldn’t translate the name as nothing fitted right to describe this yummy appetizer in 2 words. My father refused to share his secret but I managed to take the full recipe:) Honestly, no one can make it better than him. I have 7 more meze recipes on my blog, you can select few… Continue reading Vegan Meze Series 8: Antep Ezmesi
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Vegan Meze Series 7: Green Beans in Oil / Zeytinyağlı Taze Fasülye
This meze is addictive and it causes bloating. But who cares, it is simple, quick yet very impressive. If you are having a friends’ gathering, prepare this meze and satisfy your guests effortlessly. It compliments raki, ouzo or arak really well, highly recommended! What I like about this recipe: Vegan Budget friendly Fast Easy Reminds… Continue reading Vegan Meze Series 7: Green Beans in Oil / Zeytinyağlı Taze Fasülye
Vegan Meze Series 6: 3-Color Salad / 3 Renkli Salata
If you are wondering, we normally mix it all together in a large mixing bowl and decorate with kalamata olives. But you know, I wanted to create a nice photo for thumbnail. If you like to impress your guests, I would recommend you to serve this way. It will take 2 extra minutes to put… Continue reading Vegan Meze Series 6: 3-Color Salad / 3 Renkli Salata
Vegan Meze Series 5: Beetroot & Bean Salad / Pancarlı Piyaz Salatası
Turkish bean salad aka. Piyaz is a simple yet satisfying salad. We make this salad/ meze when we have BBQ or when we drink our Turkish proud Raki. This time I gave a twist and thrive it with beetroot. We had it with some grilled zucchinis, bell pepper and asparagus. I was pleased with the… Continue reading Vegan Meze Series 5: Beetroot & Bean Salad / Pancarlı Piyaz Salatası
Vegan Meze Series 4: Sautéed Mushrooms / Mantar Sote
I think by now you understood how much I love mezes and light suppers. This is one of my favorites as it is anti-corona – thanks to the garlic and onions in the recipe- and it is also high in plant-based proteins. Mushrooms are great support for immune system and also rich in selenium and… Continue reading Vegan Meze Series 4: Sautéed Mushrooms / Mantar Sote
Vegan Meze Series 3: Potato Salad&Roasted Eggplant / Patates Salatası ve Közlenmiş Patlıcan
If you ever visit Izmir, Turkey, you will see that we mostly eat light but we drink heavy:) Mezes, salads and vegetables are essential for lunch and/or dinner. We are geographically very close to Greek Islands and Izmir aka. Smyrna was a Greek City until 1922. I believe this had a big impact on the… Continue reading Vegan Meze Series 3: Potato Salad&Roasted Eggplant / Patates Salatası ve Közlenmiş Patlıcan
Vegan Meze Series 2: Artichokes in Oil / Zeytinyağlı Enginar
Artichokes are great for liver and digestive health, reduces the risk of cancer and cholesterol. And their taste is unbelievable. You can serve it hot or cold, have it as meze or main dish. We like to throw a few options on the table especially if we are having raki (traditional Turkish spirit). And artichoke… Continue reading Vegan Meze Series 2: Artichokes in Oil / Zeytinyağlı Enginar
Vegan Meze Series 1: Hummus/ Humus
Did you know that hummus means chickpeas in Arabic? Traditional way of eating hummus is scooping from the plate with pita bread. But you can enjoy in a falafel wrap, as a spread or dipping celery, carrot and cucumber. And it will take only 5 minutes in a food processor to prepare it. I prefer… Continue reading Vegan Meze Series 1: Hummus/ Humus
Vegan+GF: Sweet Potato Toast / Vegan+Glutensiz: Tatlı Patates Tostu
Sweet potatoes are great for improving gut-health, anti-inflammatory and they might have cancer-fighting properties. Besides, they are very tasty and easy to cook compare to regular potatoes. It took me 3 minutes to toast them in the toaster, unbelievable! I admit that this recipe is not budget-friendly if you are living in a country where… Continue reading Vegan+GF: Sweet Potato Toast / Vegan+Glutensiz: Tatlı Patates Tostu
Vegan+NF: Falafel Platter / Nohut Köftesi Tabağı
I love colorful plates. Colors of nature are so beautiful, we don’t need anything human-made. Nature has all the colors and we are lucky to have an easy access to them just by visiting the supermarket probably down the street. I seasoned carrots and potatoes and roasted them. Also made some salad and hummus to… Continue reading Vegan+NF: Falafel Platter / Nohut Köftesi Tabağı
Vegan Peanut 