Celeriac with Green Apple and Orange
March 04th, 2008 | Category: Turkish Cuisine, Vegetarian

It may look like a giant wart, but once you get past the knobbly exterior you are greeted by a deliciously-perfumed flesh. Celeriac, often called the vegetable world’s ugly duckling, is a fragrant root vegetable that tastes like celery minus the fibrous texture. To me, it is actually much tastier than celery due to its amazing ability to absorb flavors. Everything you throw in the pot together with this vegetable ends up in the final bite.
There are many things you can do with celeriac: The French classic celerie remoulade, a hearty soup or a braised celeriac dish, to name a few. The recipe I am going to share is an adaptation of a classic Turkish dish.
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Weekend at the Mansion - Summer Tarts
July 02nd, 2007 | Category: Baked Goods, Meat, Chicken & Seafood, Ralph & The Mansion, Vegetarian

We could finally breathe after the heat wave that slapped İstanbul on the face last week. With the humidity and the temperature over 100 F outside, I vegetated at my air-conditioned habitat.
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Cherry Tomato and Feta Cheese Tart with Fresh Thyme
June 13th, 2007 | Category: Baked Goods, Vegetarian

I am crazy about tarts. You should know that by now. Nearly half of the recipes I include in my blog are tarts. So it was strange to realize that I didn’t bake a savory one yet.









































