Articles related to "Meze"

Refrigerator pickles take small amounts of produce from the garden and transforms them into the perfect companion for a late summer meal - or a meze table.

This article is a guide to finding low-cost, exciting and flavorful meals on your Turkish vacation.

Chee Kufta, like Steak Tartar or Steak Diane, is a raw meat dish, served very fresh and very cold.

A new scheme awards a special 'Vakhis' certificate to restaurants serving traditional food in an authentic setting

This family recipe for stuffed vine leaves, or dolmades, has been handed down from Grandma and is the Greek appetizer par excellance.

Mezes are small dishes of tasty Middle Eastern foods, traditionally served before a meal or in cafes over drinks. Try them with cocktails or on a hot day as a light meal

For those in search of pre- and post-dinner beverages in Istanbul, Tunel allows bar-hopping and food all night in a neighbourhood that doesn't go to sleep.

Baba Ganoush and Mouhamara ( a Sweet Red Pepper and Walnut Dip), make a Great Additions to the Holiday or Party Table

Here's a new take on an old favorite - stuffed artichokes. They are perfect for a light summer dinner, a cocktail party or afternoon mezes with some arak or mint tea.

Patllican Koftesi are bite-sized servings of eggplant and cheese, perfect for meze, the main dish for a vegetarian meal or a snack with evening cocktails.

Spinach and Cheeses encased in all sorts of doughs is standard fare throughout the Middle East and Mediterranean. This a a very classy one!

From following in the steps of Aphrodite to spotting endangered turtles, there is much more to Cyprus than sun, sea and sand - although there is plenty of that too.

This aniseed flavored liqueur is a favorite accompaniment to Meze, a cooling refreshment on a hot day, and a drink steeped in ancient history.

Cucumbers have been Cultivated in the Middle East for Thousands of Years. Here is a Simple Recipe for a Cold Cucumber and Yogurt Soup.

At the end of last year Manolo Blahnik presented his new six-piece men's footwear range for Spring and Summer 2008, his first in seven years.

Sugar was first Cultivated in the Middle East and Figures highly in its Cuisines. Holiday Goodies, Like Paklava, Lokma, and Marzipans are "Musts" for Holiday Entertaining

Syria has Several Wonderful Cheeses that Form an Integral Part of its Native Cuisine.

These Greek inspired dip recipes for tzatziki sauce and sun-dried tomato feta spread bring the flavors of the Mediterranean to party platters.

There is more to Cyprus than big, brash resorts. Discover Blue Flag Pissoui, sandy Coral Bay and authentic villages that are off-the-beaten-track.

The beautiful island resort of Kardamena, Kos gives holiday-makers an array of choice from what restaurants to eat in, to what clubs to party at.

Life in Istanbul is nowhere better witnessed than on the major artery that offers great boutiques, theatres, cinemas, cafes, pubs, nightclubs and galleries.

There are those for whom caviar is one of life's most indulgent and rich-tasting enjoyments, and there are those for whom even the idea of eating fish eggs is disgusting.

Just a few minutes from Istanbul's entertainment nightspots, the Cihangir district offers Turkey's finest in cafes, restaurants, antiques, bric-a-brac and people-watching

Traversing Istanbul can be a triumph or a headache. Familiarize yourself with the city's transit beforehand for an easier and more enjoyable vacation.

This basic broth forms the basis for two great Middle Eastern soups: Armenian Yogurt Soup and Greek Avgolemono, plus a recipe for kufta meatballs for the soup.

Sleepy, peaceful Burgazada is less than an hour from Turkey's largest city and the ideal location to escape the noise and traffic for a just few hours or a full day trip

Bean soup, or fasolada, was so popular in Greece before the advent of high meat consumption that it is fair to say that fasolada was the Greek national dish.

The museums, galleries and historic sites of Istanbul get ready to put the best foot forward in a program of art and culture. Prepare to be enraptured, Turkish style.