A Taste of Turkish Cuisine

The traditional dishes featured in A Taste of Turkish Cuisine make use of a variety of beans, grains, fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, and, of course, yogurt, one of Turkey's most important contributions to international cuisine. Simple yet rich in flavors, Turkish cuisine resounds of its varied influences, which range from Chinese and Mongolian to Persian and Greek. A history of Turkey's culinary traditions accompanies the 187 recipes, as well as glossaries of commonly used ingredients and Turkish cooking terms.

"In Turkey we talk about individuals with `tasty hands,'" writes Nur lkin. "This implies that they have wonderful recipes and are excellent cooks. I hope you will find that I have `tasty hands' and I hope you will acquire some `tasty hands' by preparing my recipes."