Fairies’ Cuisine

A Tale of Istanbul

Timeless home cooking for the heart and soul

Designed for everyday life

We created a simple system to help you decide what to cook using seasonal ingredients and reliable traditional methods. Dinner can feel exhausting when you have to figure it out every day. This system follows the same easy patterns people have used for a long time. It’s for anyone who feels stuck figuring out what to make, what to buy, and what’s worth the effort.

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FEATURED RECIPES

FEATURED RECIPES

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Mint Tea & Cold Mint Sherbet / Nane Çayı ve Şerbeti
Mint Tea & Cold Mint Sherbet / Nane Çayı ve Şerbeti
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Carrot Pilav / Havuçlu Pilav
Carrot Pilav / Havuçlu Pilav
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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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The Hidden Tax of Choice
On the Social Climbing of Eggs
On the Social Climbing of Eggs
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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
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When Did Christmas Become About Buying Things to Prove Love?
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Omnivore’s Dilemma: Why We Keep Chasing Food Trends (And Why We're Finally Tired of It)
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Baklava’s Forgotten Beginnings: Ancient Technique Behind the Crispy Layers
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In Memory of Atatürk: November 10th, 2025
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Many Faces of Yoğurt: A 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
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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
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