Yogurt/Yoğurtlu Archives - In The Kitchen With April

June 23, 2016

Kabak Dolmasi Stuffed Zucchini

Kabak Dolmasi Stuffed Zucchini I bought some gorgeous zucchini and tomatoes yesterday at the Rainbow City Farmers Market. They were both perfect for my Kabak Dolmasi Stuffed Zucchini. The zucchini were bright green, gorgeous and straight. It is important that the zucchini are uniform and straight. This helps with even cooking. I cooked the excess zucchini in the pan with the stuffed ones to give more flavor to the broth but you could always reserve them for another dish like Mücver...

June 10, 2016

Kol Böreği

Kol Böreği Kol Böreği is one of my favorite types of börek. It is a Turkish dish with many variations. There are many regional specialties as well. The fillings can be meat, cheese, leeks, potatoes, zucchini, and eggplant to name a few. Laz böreği is made in the Rize region and it is made with an Ottoman-style milk pudding then sprinkled with powdered sugar. One of my other favorites is Talaş Böreği. It is cubed lamb or beef with carrots, peas,...

April 17, 2016

Zesty Garlic Lemon Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs

Zesty Garlic Lemon Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs I am so excited that the weather has warmed up and it is actually nice to sit on my back porch and use my grill. I had some of my Saffron Garlic Infused Olive Oil left over from making my dressing for my Chickpea and Orzo Salad and I wanted to use it up. What better use for it than to make a marinade for some grilled chicken. I love garlic and lemon...

February 27, 2015

Caramelized Onion and Blue Cheese Dip

Caramelized Onion and Blue Cheese Dip Since the State of Alabama was shut down by our 6-9 inches of snow, there was a whole lot of nothing going on outside. Boredom quickly set in so what else was left to do except snack. Luckily, I had bought some Ruffles and Cheese It Grooves the other day. After sitting here watching my “show”, Paramparca over the internet for a couple of hours, I decided to get off my behind and make...

November 6, 2014

Kereviz Salatası (Celery Root Salad)

This past weekend my brother, my sister and I drove over to Atlanta to the Buford Highway Farmer’s Market. It was a dream come true for “foodies” like us. My sister discovered it while on the internet and wanted us to go and check it out. It is sad to say that we had to drive 2+ hours to find excellent quality produce and great international food items but it was well worth it. They have any kind of...

February 11, 2013

Meat Stuffed Zucchini and Tomatoes or Etli Kabak ve Domates Dolması

One of my favorite kinds of dolmas are etli kabak dolması which is zucchini stuffed with meat. I decided to make some tonight. My sister, Kim had given me some big beautiful tomatoes that she had bought at Smith Sisters produce stand in Attalla. I thought they would look really good with the zucchini so I used them as well. I think the tomatoes give a nice visual appeal. These dolmas are delicious on their own however they are...

February 1, 2013

Fabulous Feta Yogurt Sauce

Americans are crazy about Ranch Dip or Ranch Sauce with just about everything including Chicken Fingers, Baked Potatoes, Salads, Fries and raw veggies. I have to admit, I am not a huge fan of raw veggies on their own, but give me a little dip that tastes delicious and I really enjoy them. I like Ranch too, but not the stuff you get out of a bottle with all those preservatives. I started making this creamy feta sauce for my...

January 31, 2013

Yogurt Cake or Yoğurt Tatlısı

Choosing what to serve for dessert can sometimes seem overwhelming. If you serve a heavy meal you tend to go for a lighter dessert. Of course it only makes sense that if you have a light dinner you could indulge a little more and serve something really decadent. What if I told you you could have it all? Literally . . . the whole shebang! Well, the recipe I have for you today is healthy as well as delicious. Since...

January 28, 2013

Yogurt Cheese or Labneh

Wouldn’t you love to serve something as visually appealing as it is tasty at your next party? In a few simple steps, you can take store bought or homemade yogurt and turn it into labneh or yogurt cheese. Labneh can be used in place of ricotta or other soft cheeses. It has a mild yet tangy flavor and you can adjust the firmness yourself by straining it more or less. Labneh is eaten by many at breakfast with some mint...

January 28, 2013

Homemade Yogurt

I love yogurt…and apparently, so did Genghis Khan. In the 13th century, it was part of the diet of his troops. The Turks have been making and eating it since as early as the 8th century. We Americans were slow to catch up. Yogurt did not immigrate to the United States until 1929 and it still did not become very popular until the 60’s when people started eating healthier and getting into the fitness craze. We can all agree...

January 25, 2013

Garlic Yogurt or Sarimsakli Yogurt

Garlic Yogurt or Sarimsakli Yogurt Turks use Garlic Yogurt or Sarimsakli Yogurt like American’s use Ranch dressing, they put it on just about any and everything. In our house, we are the same. Not only do we use it to enhance the flavor of some already wonderful dishes, we use it as a dip for raw veggies, french fries, and oven roasted veggies. Just by adding different combinations of spices such as dill, mint, and oregano you can quickly make an...