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Steak With Honey And Soy Sauce
Soy sauce is very popular in Asian cuisine and it goes well with red meat. There is one thing to consider when making meat dishes, and that is the quality of your meat. If you want to achieve a successful result from the recipe you will apply, you should first buy fresh and quality meat from a trusted...
Turkish Yuvalama
It is a soup made with yogurt. However, it can also be prepared with tomato paste or bulgur. It can also be made without meat. This delicious and filling soup is served with rice pilaf or noodles.It is one of the favorite dishes of Gaziantep, although it takes a little longer to make. Gaziantep cuisine...
Dr. Oetker Homemade Sourdough Bread
Making bread at home has never been easier and more enjoyable. You can consume your breads at home with peace of mind. In this recipe we used the Dr. Oetker Yeast product. You can buy it on Amazon.Try our Sourdough Bread Recipe made with instant sourdough right away. You will want to make this warm,...
Branzino Fish Stew
Winter is the richest month in terms of fish and branzino is among the most popular. If you like fish, we highly recommend this excellent branzino casserole recipe from the famous Turkish gourmet Zekeriya Çolak. Bon Appetit!
Thyme Grilled Steak
To make the marinade, crush the garlic and combine it with the paprika, thyme, lemon juice, oil and plenty of salt and pepper. To get more flavour out of the thyme leaves, gently bash them with a rolling pin before adding them to the marinade.Marinade the steaks (do this in a bowl covered in cling film,...
Stuffed Vegetables With Meat
On minced meat, add finely chopped onion, garlic, rice, tomato paste, salt, pepper, cumin and mix.Fill the peppers or the vegetables you prefer with the prepared mix. Cover the opening of the vegetables with tomato slices. Put them in a pan.Mix tomato paste, half lemon juice, salt, olive oil and pour...
Beef Wellington
One of our favorite steak recipes. The famous chef Gordon Ramsay perhaps is the master of this delicious recipe and we recommend watching him do it before you begin making a Beef Wellington. This delicious dish can be a Christmas tradition for your family.It is a special dish prepared by wrapping beef...
Potato Stew
Having an important place in Turkish culinary culture, the stew is one of the most familiar pot dishes. The stew, which can be prepared in many ways, but is delicious and mouth watering, is interpreted as meatless in this recipe, although it is usually made with meat. Potato Stew recipe is about 20 minutes...
Mediterranean Black Olive Summer Bread
Bread has been one of the most basic recipes of humanity since the ages when people started cultivating grain. It is consumed in all world cuisines, and it can be found in almost every table, regardless of the type of food that is served. In this recipe, by making small additions to the classic bread...
Branzino With Spinach And Potatoes
Branzino, which is mostly found in Marmara, Mediterranean and Black Sea waters in Turkey, is one of the most consumed fish species in the world. Branzino, which is also very rich in protein, has taken its place in the tables with both its nutritional and delicious taste. You can add a different interpretation...
Turkish Braised Meat
It is a delicious and tender meat dish that is consumed by Muslims especially during the Eid al-Adha. It is a practical and satisfying recipe that you can make for large dinner parties. It goes very well with rice.
Layered Moussaka With Potatoes And Eggplant
This wonderful flavor, which is the result of the combination of potatoes and eggplant, is a dish that is consumed in many countries. A magnificent flavor that you can prepare in 10 minutes and serve at your table after 25 minutes of cooking. Layered moussaka is a delicious choice. Bon Appetit!
Gaziantep Eggplant Kebab
One of the most delicious dishes of Gaziantep cuisine. This kebab, which is consumed more in summer, will fascinate you when done correctly.
Tomato Noodle Rice
Rice is among the most favorite of Turkish cuisine. Rice pilaf, which has many different recipes and attracts attention with its structure suitable for diversification, is a guest of the table of millions of people every day. Since rice pilaf is cooked in many houses, people who want to move away from...
Pastry With Eggplant
One of the most distinguished and diverse recipes of Turkish cuisine, this eggplant pastry, known for its nutritional value, benefits and taste, combined to create a perfect snack. With the preparation of 15 minutes and the cooking time of 35 minutes, you are going to love this recipe, if you are an...
Branzino Fish Soup
This soup is indispensable in autumn and winter! This easy-to-eat meal is both a source of healing and a very tasty dinner alternative.
Rice Stuffed Chicken Thighs
Chicken is one of the most popular food of our time. It has great harmony when combined with other flavors. Be sure this delightful recipe will be the star of your tables. Bon Appetit!
Homemade Dog Food With Vegetable
It's time to pamper your dog with our Homemade Vegetables Dog Food recipe!The best part of making homemade dog food is that you know what's inside the food you give your furry friend. With this easy and economical recipe, both you and your furry friend will be happy. You can store the food in small portions...
Roast Beef With Yorkshire Pudding
Fabulous duo of English cuisine with Yorkshire pudding and roast beef. A recipe that will turn your dinner into a feast.
Tarte Tatin
It is a classic dessert that belongs to the French cuisine. The perfect harmony of caramelized apples with cinnamon will give you an explosion of flavor on your palate. You should have this experience with your family and guests.
Cooking With Kids
Key Takeaways:Educational Opportunities: Enhance learning in math, science, and literacy.Life Skills: Teach valuable daily skills through cooking.Bonding Time: Strengthen family connections in the kitchen.Healthy Eating: Encourage diverse, nutritious dietary habits.Safety First: Prioritize supervision...
Cooking Measurements And Conversions
Cooking measurements can be truly perplexing. Some of them are weight-based, some of them are volumetric, and, the real kicker: not all spoons are the same size!The thing is, cooking and baking should be simple. In no time at all, we’ll make sure that you can easily do as many conversions as you like...
French Cooking Techniques
From sautéing and braising to roasting and poaching, French cooking techniques encompass a wide array of methods that elevate simple ingredients into extraordinary dishes. These techniques prioritize preserving the natural flavors and textures of the ingredients while allowing them to harmoniously blend...
Slow Cooking
Slow cooking is a culinary technique that, as the name suggests, involves cooking food at a low temperature for a long period. This method is praised for its ability to tenderize tough cuts of meat and bring out the flavors of various ingredients. In this article, we'll explore the world of slow cooking,...
Guide To Cooking Seafood For Beginners
Seafood is a vast and varied part of cuisine, beloved for its delicate flavors and often lauded for its health benefits. However, for those new to cooking seafood, it can seem a bit daunting. Whether you’re handling fish, shellfish, or crustaceans, each type requires different cooking methods to bring...
Guide To Cooking Hot Dogs
In the realm of comfort food, hot dogs stand as a timeless classic, adored by both children and adults alike. Whether it's a backyard barbecue, a game-day feast, or a quick and easy meal, hot dogs never seem to disappoint. However, there's more to cooking hot dogs than simply tossing them onto a grill....
Types Of Cooking Oil
Cooking without oil is no easy feat and choosing the right cooking oil for the job isn’t easy either. That’s why we’ve compiled all you need to know about cooking oil.Discover healthy oils and others that are not so healthy. Choose the right oil for every cooking method and cook tastier and more...
Guide To Cooking Meat For Beginners
There's an art to cooking meat. Whether you're a steak enthusiast, a poultry lover, or someone just diving into the vast sea of culinary wonders, getting the meat right is crucial. This beginner's guide to meat cooking promises not just to enhance your kitchen skills but to elevate your dining experience....
What Is Sous Vide Cooking?
Key Takeaways:Precision Cooking: Achieve unparalleled accuracy in cooking temperatures for perfect results every time.Flavor Enhancement: Vacuum-sealing intensifies flavors and preserves nutrients.Versatility: From meats to vegetables, sous vide does it all with ease.Convenience: Set it and forget it,...
Creative Ways To Use Zucchini In Your Cooking And Baking
Zucchini, a staple in the produce aisle, is celebrated for its versatility in the kitchen. This summer squash can be transformed into a myriad of dishes, enhancing both flavor and nutrition. Whether shredded into breads, spiraled into noodles, or sliced into chips, zucchini offers a delightful texture...
How To Cook Fluffy Rice?
Rice is a staple food in many cultures around the world. It's versatile, filling, and can be a side dish or the main component of a meal. But despite its simplicity, cooking rice, especially white rice, can sometimes be a challenge. You've probably experienced it - rice that's too sticky, too dry, or...
The Ultimate Guide To The World Of Potatoes: Exploring Varieties, Uses, And Recipes
Different Types of Potatoes and Their Uses in CookingPotatoes, a staple in many diets worldwide, are as versatile as they are varied. With over 4000 varieties globally, understanding the different types of potatoes can enhance your culinary skills and broaden your palate. In this guide, we'll explore...
Traditional Italian Food
Italian food is known worldwide. In fact, it’s the most prominent cuisine in the world! Everyone loves Italian food, but some dishes are more influential than others — some are legendary! Here are the 10 traditional Italian foods you have to try. They’ll surely become some of your favorite meals....
What Is A Kumquat?
Kumquats are a Chinese citrus fruit, although they’re now grown worldwide, especially in warm climates. Kumquat fruit is as versatile as any citrus fruit in size, color and shape.Kumquat fruit, though, is not one but many, as there are many variations, and they’re all worth knowing. Here’s what...
The Ultimate Guide To The 10 Best High-Fiber Vegetables
Fiber, the unsung hero of a balanced diet, plays a vital role in promoting good health. Consuming a diet rich in high-fiber vegetables can improve digestion, help control weight, lower the risk of heart disease and diabetes, and even play a role in supporting mental health. With such impressive benefits,...
How To Meal Prep For The Week?
It's a strategy that can save you time, reduce stress, help you eat healthier, and even save money. But how do you get started? What are the best foods to prep? And how do you keep your meals interesting and delicious week after week? This comprehensive guide will answer all these questions and more,...
Mexican Spice Annatto (Achiote)
Market culture in Mexico remains a prominent way of life, full of fresh produce, seasoning, and fruit and vegetables.Punchy with flavor, fresh zing from citrus fruits, and slow-cooked layered mole giving smooth yet complex flavors. Mexican food can be crafted quickly like guacamole or ceviche or slowly,...
How To Use Spices?
Understanding SpicesSpices come from various parts of plants such as seeds, bark, roots, and flowers. Each spice has its unique flavor profile, and understanding these flavors is the first step in learning how to use spices. Some spices have a sweet flavor like cinnamon and nutmeg, while others are savory...
Types Of Pumpkins & Uses
Pumpkins are an all-American-fruit that we all enjoy during the holiday season. Pumpkins, though, come in all shapes and sizes. And although they’re all wonderful, they all have different uses.These are the ten best types of pumpkins. Get to know them and add them to your cooking! There’s nothing...
Cacao Nibs
If you're a chocolate lover looking for a healthier way to satisfy your cravings, cacao nibs might just be your new favorite treat. These crunchy, nutrient-dense bits of pure cacao beans are packed with antioxidants, fiber, and essential minerals, making them a true superfood. Whether you're adding them...
Beef
It is bovine meat that is one of the most popular. It is less fat than sheep meat. It is rich in protein. It is the most consumed meat type among animal foods. Beef is a harder and redder meat than small ruminant meat. Cholesterol ratio is higher than mutton. It is rich in vitamin B-12 and zinc. Beef...
Cauliflower
The homeland of the cauliflower, a cruciferous vegetable is the Mediterranean. It is a winter vegetable with dark green leaves and white flowers. The flower part of cauliflower is eaten, the leaves are not consumed. Cauliflower is rich in vitamin C and folic acid, a very good fat burner. As it is also...
Zucchini
Zucchini is full of vitamins A and C. It contains plenty of minerals such as potassium, phosphorus, calcium and iron. There are varieties such as courgette, crepe squash, pumpkin, prickly squash. It is low in calories and facilitates digestion. Thanks to the antioxidants it contains, it protects the...
Pea
Peas can be consumed fresh, especially in the spring. Pea is a vegetable that is usually cooked and eaten. The shells can also be cooked. Peas contain high levels of vitamins A, B, C, E and K. Therefore, it helps to meet the daily vitamin K requirement to a great extent. Thanks to its easy-to-dissolve...
Egg Yolk
Egg yolk is one of the foods that contain the highest vitamin D content. Blood cholesterol levels are increased due to saturated fats that are not much in egg yolk. It is recommended that the egg be eaten by cooking.
Egg
It contains high amounts of Vitamins A, B, D, E and many vitamins. It provides to increase good cholesterol. It is important for muscle and bone development. It strengthens the immune system. Egg is very beneficial for eye health. You should boil the egg in order not to lose its nutritional value. You...
Scallop
Scallops are a type of shellfish. There are many types of scallops. The most common of these for cooking are sea scallops and diver scallops. However, all types of scallops can be used in cooking. Scallops can be prepared with different cooking methods such as grilling, sautéing or baking.Before cooking...
Sweet Potato
Sweet potato is a vegetable native to tropical regions of the America. The outer shell is orange brown, the interior can vary from orange to white. The leaves and sprouts of this root vegetable can also be eaten.Sweet potatoes are a rich source of fiber. It is rich in vitamins and minerals such as vitamin...
Corn Syrup
Corn syrup is a type of food syrup. It is obtained from corn starch. It is used in food to soften the texture, increase flavor and prevent sugar crystallization.It is substitute of sugar. It can withstand high cooking temperatures as it does not crystallize like sugar. Corn syrup, which is preferred...
Clam
Clam is the common name of some bivalvia mollusks. It is a source of lean protein, shellfish is rich in vitamins, minerals and omega-3 fatty acids.Cooking scallops at home can be difficult at first. The first point to be considered is the cleaning of the shells of the clams. First, scrub the outside...
Liqueur
Liqueurs are distilled spirits. It can be prepared with different flavors, oils or extracts. Liqueurs come in many flavors from coffee to orange.Some of the most well-known liqueurs are; Amaretto, Chambord, Cointreau, crème de cassis, crème de menthe, Irish cream, Kahlua.It was found in Italy in the...
Cocoa Butter
Cocoa butter is the edible oil obtained from cocoa beans. Cocoa butter has cocoa flavor and aroma. Cocoa butter is obtained from whole cocoa beans.Cocoa butter contains high amounts of fatty acids. Therefore, it has moisturizing, nourishing and elasticity-enhancing properties for the skin.Cocoa butter...
Shallot
Shallots are a member of the allium family, like onions, garlic, and chives. It is thought to have come from Central or Southeast Asia. The aroma of shallot is lighter and more delicate than regular onion. However, it can be used as a substitute for yellow onions in cooking.Shallots are used in many...
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is an herb from the Fabaceae family, native to Asia and the Mediterranean. It is one of the main spices used in Indian cooking. Its seeds are used as a spice. It is used fresh or dried. Fenugreek has a distinctive maple syrup flavor. The seeds are hard and bitter.Fenugreek seeds can be crushed...
Ghee
Ghee is a type of clarified butter. It originated in India. Traditionally, it is boiled for a while, browning the milk solids and adding a slightly nutty flavor to the finished product. Ghee is the most commonly used oil in Indian cooking. It is also popular in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines.Ghee,...
Almond Extract
Almond extract is obtained by combining bitter almond oil with ethyl alcohol. Almond extract is divided into pure and natural. Pure almond extract is the most commonly used almond extract. It has an intense and sweet aroma.Almond extract contains vitamins, proteins and minerals. The amount of carbohydrates...
Gruyere Cheese
Gruyere cheese is a hard Swiss cheese made from cow's milk. It is named after the town of Gruyères in Switzerland. The inside of the cheese is bright yellow, and the crust is dark yellow.It is usually aged for six months or longer. It is smaller and has fewer holes than other Swiss cheeses. It has a...
Oyster Sauce
Oyster sauce is a syrup-like sauce made from oyster extracts. It is a frequently used ingredient in Chinese cuisine. It has a slightly sweet and salty taste. It is prepared by combining sugar, salt, water and cornstarch with oyster extracts.Oyster sauce is dark brown-black and thick in consistency. It...
Almond Flour
Almond flour is one of the gluten-free flour types. It is made from ground and blanched almonds. It can be used in place of wheat flour in many recipes.Almond flour is rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. It balances blood sugar level. It contains unsaturated fatty acids that balance cholesterol....
Yam
Yam is a starchy plant from the Dioscoreaceae family. More than 150 varieties are found in Latin America and the Caribbean. It has brown and black scales similar to tree bark. Their hard shells soften when cooked.The yam is often compared to the sweet potato. Yam root is sweeter than sweet potato. Sweet...
Poultry
Poultry is mainly chicken, turkey, goose and duck. Guinea fowl and quail meat are also included in this group. Poultry meat has a lower fat content than other types of meat. Try our delicious recipes prepared with different cooking methods.
How To
Everything about 'How To Cook' a dish from vegetables to meat! What you need to know about practical tips, recipes, different cooking methods and storage conditions at Petite Gourmets.
Seafood
Seafood consists of fish and shellfish. The indispensable part of healthy nutrition, seafood is rich in omega 3. With different cooking methods and delicious recipes, you can prepare tables that are both healthy and will impress your guests.
