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Discover Ottoman Cuisine in Istanbul

When it comes to Ottoman cuisine, the first thing that comes to mind is the term palace cuisine. The palace cuisine was influenced by the most popular flavors and aromas of the period and was included in the dishes. Balkan dishes have been heavily influenced by Anatolian flavors and many flavors from the...

Ottoman Cuisine in Istanbul

Istanbul has carried the effect of hosting many cultures for centuries in its kitchens. Visitors to Istanbul are most curious about its food after historical buildings. When it comes to Turkish cuisine, the first thing that comes to mind is delicious dishes from the Ottoman period. These flavors that create harmony on...

The Most Famous Dishes of Ottoman Cuisine

There is an increasing interest in Ottoman cuisine, which extends from the past to the present and creates a festive effect on the palate with its delicious recipes. The Ottoman palace cuisine, which carries the influences of many cultures and civilizations, contains delicious recipes. Today, there are some special places...

Ottoman Period Eating Habits

In the Ottoman period, palace dishes and food manners were always at the forefront. Meat types, rice, and wheat, sherbets, and desserts were generally preferred. In addition, honey, cream, molasses, and tahini were among the indispensable products of the table. Ottoman period eating habits first thing that comes to mind is respect for food. When...

Unique Drinks of Ottoman Cuisine: Sherbet

Ottoman cuisine generally has a quality structure. Since there are thousands of delicious recipes from drinks to food, these recipes are also very beneficial for health as they are prepared with care in general. The diversity of drinks in Ottoman cuisine is a fact known all over the world. There are dozens of...

The Month of Ramadan in Ottoman Culture

During the month of Ramadan in the Ottoman Empire, the people considered giving iftar to their relatives as great worship and entered the race to host guests. During Ramadan, the doors were kept open at iftar times. Thus, everyone who stayed on the road, familiar or unfamiliar, would get their share of this...

15 Iconic Turkish Foods to Eat in Istanbul

Istanbul is the perfect city for you to enjoy the rich variety of Turkish cuisine. This is a tourism center with its history, culture and people. Here we have listed the Turkish foods we think you should try while visiting this dynamic and vibrant city. Döner Döner is perhaps the most famous...

Exploring the First Cookbook of the Ottoman Empire

The Ottoman Empire was a multinational, multicultural and multilingual empire spanning three continents. For several centuries, from 1299 to 1923, or 624 years, the Ottoman Empire experienced rich periods both economically and culturally. The Ottoman People consisted of different ethnic groups: Turks, Kurds, Arabs, Greeks, Albanians, Greeks, Jews, Central Asian Nomads...

Breakfast Culture in Turkish Cuisine

Breakfast, which is usually the first meal of the day, differs between cultures in terms of the varieties it contains. Breakfast culture in Turkish cuisine is a meal in itself. It is a very important meal. Both savory and sweet foods are consumed for breakfast. It is often the most satisfying meal of the...