Böcker av Omur Akkor

In Seljuk Cuisine, Omur Akkor looks at the cuisine of one of the earliest empires to come to Anatolia, the Seljuks. Through storytelling and history-rich recipes, Akkor shows how deeply food was intertwined with everyday life during the Seljuk period. Akkors narration provides a window into what the Seljuks are in their dervish lodges and palaces, in their markets and homes. Then he lists many of those recipes, so that you can eat the same food the Seljuks ate many centuries ago.

In this cookbook, award-winning chef/author Omur Akkor presents a wide variety of nearly forgotten traditional Turkish egg recipes¿which he unearthed by combing through old Turkish cookbooks and traveling all over the country¿as well as delicious modern recipes based on eggs. Each recipe is prefaced by its brief history, includes such healthy ingredients as vegetables, has easy-to-follow instructions, and is accompanied by beautiful and colorful photographs. In addition, Akkor provides a fascinating glimpse into the history, culture, and traditions of Turkish cuisine.

Practical Recipes in Turkish Cuisine continues Chef Akkors tradition of delivering authentic dishes from a rich culture that tells the story and heritage of a strong and resilient people. Akkor takes his readers on a culinary journey that includes creamy Yogurt and Mint Soup known as Yayla orbas, traditional Splendid Hummus (Humus-u Ala), Turkish Green Beans called Taze Fasulye, Meatballs with Vegetables (Sebzeli Kfte), Paradise Mud (Cennet amuru), and so much more! In Turkish Cuisine, food is a blessing and is respected as such; meals are eaten with gratitude.

Digging into traditional recipes in the history of Turkish cuisine, chef Omur Akkor finds dozens of healthy dessert recipes that utilize fruits, honey, and natural sugars instead of the unhealthy refined sugars so prominently used today. Part of a series from the award-winning Chef Omur, this book includes healthy twists on old favorites, including rice pudding, carrot cake, and Turkey's world-famous baklava. Instead of skipping dessert altogether, Healthy Desserts will help you to find the perfect recipes for your taste buds and your health.