Fairies’ Cuisine

A Tale of Istanbul

Timeless home cooking for the heart and soul

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Get ready for a delightful journey into millennia-old culinary wisdom, featuring flavours from ancient civilizations to the lavish kitchens of the Roman and Ottoman empires. Explore the vibrant Anatolian dietary culture and uncover the secrets of a nomadic lifestyle that promotes health and vitality in harmony with nature.

Take your love for cooking to the next level and find inspirations to elevate your kitchen game. Let’s dive into a magical adventure with timeless recipes from Istanbul!

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FEATURED RECIPES

FEATURED RECIPES

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Orzo Pilav / Arpa Şehriye Pilavı
Orzo Pilav / Arpa Şehriye Pilavı
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Orange Peel Jam / Portakal Kabuğu Reçeli
Orange Peel Jam / Portakal Kabuğu Reçeli
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Carrot Salad / Havuç Salatası
Carrot Salad / Havuç Salatası
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Raisin Cookies / Üzümlü Kurabiye
Raisin Cookies / Üzümlü Kurabiye
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Creamy Celery Root (Celeriac) Salad / Yoğurtlu Kereviz Salatası
Creamy Celery Root (Celeriac) Salad / Yoğurtlu Kereviz Salatası
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Aşure / Noah’s Pudding
Aşure / Noah’s Pudding
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Spinach Braise / Ispanak
Spinach Braise / Ispanak
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Kapuska: Balkan-Style Cabbage Stew
Kapuska: Balkan-Style Cabbage Stew
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Slow-Roasted Lamb / Fırında Kuzu Kol
Slow-Roasted Lamb / Fırında Kuzu Kol
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Chestnut Pilav / Kestaneli Pilav
Chestnut Pilav / Kestaneli Pilav
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Roasted Eggplant Salad / Közlenmiş Patlıcan Salatası (Turkish Meze)
Roasted Eggplant Salad / Közlenmiş Patlıcan Salatası (Turkish Meze)
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Turkish Baklava (Great Grandmother’s Recipe)
Turkish Baklava (Great Grandmother’s Recipe)
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Red Cabbage Salad / Mor Lahana Salatası
Red Cabbage Salad / Mor Lahana Salatası
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Beef-Stuffed Vine Rolls / Etli Yaprak Sarma
Beef-Stuffed Vine Rolls / Etli Yaprak Sarma
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Plum Tart / Erikli Tart
Plum Tart / Erikli Tart
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Black Olive Curing / Siyah Zeytin Yapımı
Black Olive Curing / Siyah Zeytin Yapımı
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Mille-Feuille Pochas / Milföy Poğaça
Mille-Feuille Pochas / Milföy Poğaça
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Bundled Apple Cookies / Elmalı Kurabiye
Bundled Apple Cookies / Elmalı Kurabiye
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Silky Lentil Soup / Süzme Mercimek Çorbası
Silky Lentil Soup / Süzme Mercimek Çorbası
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Roast Turkey / Fırında Hindi
Roast Turkey / Fırında Hindi
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Quince Dessert / Ayva Tatlısı
Quince Dessert / Ayva Tatlısı
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Brine-Cured Green Olives / Salamura Yeşil Zeytin
Brine-Cured Green Olives / Salamura Yeşil Zeytin
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Stuffed Pickled Peppers / Biber Turşusu
Stuffed Pickled Peppers / Biber Turşusu
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Eggplant Jam / Patlıcan Reçeli
Eggplant Jam / Patlıcan Reçeli
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On the Social Climbing of Eggs
On the Social Climbing of Eggs
What’s in Season in the Dead of Winter?
What’s in Season in the Dead of Winter?
Story of Noah’s Pudding: Aşure
Story of Noah’s Pudding: Aşure
When Food Stopped Following the Seasons
When Food Stopped Following the Seasons
When Did Christmas Become About Buying Things to Prove Love?
When Did Christmas Become About Buying Things to Prove Love?
Omnivore’s Dilemma: Why We Keep Chasing Food Trends (And Why We're Finally Tired of It)
Omnivore’s Dilemma: Why We Keep Chasing Food Trends (And Why We're Finally Tired of It)
Baklava’s Forgotten Beginnings: Ancient Technique Behind the Crispy Layers
Baklava’s Forgotten Beginnings: Ancient Technique Behind the Crispy Layers
In Memory of Atatürk: November 10th, 2025
In Memory of Atatürk: November 10th, 2025
Many Faces of Yoğurt: A Turkish Love Story in a Bowl
Many Faces of Yoğurt: A Turkish Love Story in a Bowl
Eating Together (Part 2): Physiological Benefits of Sharing a Meal
Eating Together (Part 2): Physiological Benefits of Sharing a Meal
Remarkable by Nature: The Guernsey Way at Eby Manor
Remarkable by Nature: The Guernsey Way at Eby Manor
What Does a Mediterranean Family Preserve for Canadian Winter? (With Recipes)
What Does a Mediterranean Family Preserve for Canadian Winter? (With Recipes)
Specialties of Minorities in Istanbul: An Introduction
Specialties of Minorities in Istanbul: An Introduction
6 Universal Methods of Preservation
6 Universal Methods of Preservation
What It Takes To Eat Mediterranean in North America
What It Takes To Eat Mediterranean in North America
How a Nomadic Staple Became the Yogurt in Your Fridge
How a Nomadic Staple Became the Yogurt in Your Fridge
Eating Together (Part 1): Why Communal Meals Nourish the Mind and Spirit
Eating Together (Part 1): Why Communal Meals Nourish the Mind and Spirit
Tradition: Debunking Myths About Traditional Recipes and Lifestyle
Tradition: Debunking Myths About Traditional Recipes and Lifestyle
The Art of the Vine: How Grapes and Leaves Shape Anatolian Cuisine
The Art of the Vine: How Grapes and Leaves Shape Anatolian Cuisine
What the Earth Gives: The Human Story Behind Preserved Foods
What the Earth Gives: The Human Story Behind Preserved Foods
Timeless Wisdom of Mothers: How Women Shape Our Lives, Cultures, and Culinary Traditions
Timeless Wisdom of Mothers: How Women Shape Our Lives, Cultures, and Culinary Traditions
The Hidden Crisis of Malnourishment: Why Eating Seasonally Is More Important Than Ever
The Hidden Crisis of Malnourishment: Why Eating Seasonally Is More Important Than Ever
Onion in Turkish Cuisine
Onion in Turkish Cuisine
The Echo of Bayram: A Childhood Memory
The Echo of Bayram: A Childhood Memory
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Testimonials

  • “ Süleymaniye Soup... What a healthy and nourishing soup! Would love to have this bowl of goodness on a cold day! Thanks for sharing! ❤”

    Kinaliada Istanbul

  • “ Brine-Cured Olives... Hi, just to let you know I have bought some beautiful big olives from an olive farm. So I have started the process for my olives. I will let you know how they turn out and taste. 🤗

    Gail

  • “A very helpful video. Love how you fold the flowers in the tray during drying. It looks so pretty. Just wish the music was more calming to reflect the soothing qualities of this awesome healing flowers. Thank you for sharing your knowledge heart"

    Sandy

  • “Secret of Verjus... Thanks so much for sharing! It was so delicious and video is also beautifully presented.”

    Dongmei