Simit are soft, golden brown and delicius. No wonder these Turkish sesame rings are a staple of the country\'s cuisine! Get the recipe here.

This piece originally appeared in SAVEUR’s Spring/Summer 2025 issue. See more stories from Issue 204 here. The first time I came to Istanbul as a student in the late 1980s, I was instantly hooked on ...

Turgut Yigit sits at a small table drinking a glass cup of Turkish black tea, which has been prepared in the large copper pot cezve. Yigit is from Antioch, Turkey and is the chef and owner of Istanbul ...

Semsa Denizsel has been called the Alice Waters of Istanbul. Not only do they share a farm-to-table philosophy, but they also have the same uncompromising sensibilities. ISTANBUL, Turkey - No ...

Either enjoyed as a street food or served as an appetizer in kebab restaurants, the çiğ köfte you’ll find in Istanbul is crafted by kneading bulgur wheat with red pepper paste, onions, parsley, ...

The Best of Istanbul with Tom Aikens tells the culinary adventures of British chef Tom Aikens in Istanbul. Follow Tom, as he opens up a restaurant in Istanbul and explores the recipes that make this ...

AL-Monitor is an award-winning media outlet covering the Middle East, valued for its independence, diversity and analysis. It is read widely by US, international and Middle East decision makers at the ...

Combine above ingredients and mix well. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Place 4 scoops of tuna salad in a large skillet at low heat to warm salad (optional). Place each scoop of tuna on a ...