Cuisine

Some 200 people were poisoned on Oct. 23 by chicken kebab served at a wedding ceremony in the Dolaklı village of the eastern Turkish province of Ağrı's Doğubeyazıt district. 

Perfect choice for those gray winter days.

Serves: 6 Preparation time: 20m Cooks in: 40m Ready in: 45m

A light tart rich in Mediterranean flavors…

Serves: 4-6 Preparation time: 15′ Baking time: 55′ Ready in: 1:10′

So juicy and delicious! These mini kebabs are just perfect for entertaining, served on Arabic pita or nan bread. A perfect beer or red wine pairing!

Serves: 6 Preparation time: 20′ Cooks in: 10′ Ready in: 30′

Turkish and Greek cuisine share many more similar traits than just similar names; in fact, the two cuisines are remarkably similar. Whether it's dolma in Turkish or dolmades in Greek, both cuisines share a fascinating journey into the senses with a variety of scrumptious food. Elements of both cuisines are a mixture of Western and Eastern food.

Three colors constitute the traffic lights: Red, yellow and green. These three colors are also indicators of spring in Turkey. A plate of red cherries, yellow loquats and greengages has an unquestionable place at a spring table. This wonderful trio of fruits adorns tables in an inseparable combination often served instead of dessert, presented with a few ice cubes to emphasize juicy freshness.

The Marmara Research Center (MAM) of the Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey (TÜB?TAK) has developed a test to swiftly detect whether there is pork in halal meat, after investing almost $125,000 over more than two years.

A Turkish kebab restaurant owner in the Portuguese capital Lisbon has become an Internet hero after he defended himself with meat cleaver when a violent mob descended on his store.

According to reports from Portuguese media, a group of 50 young people raided into Mustafa Kartal's restaurant Palácio do Kebab in Don Luis Street on April 25 after leaving a party, firing guns.

Tabbouleh, taboos and tawlet. These three words create miracles at the hands of Kamal Mouzawak, a pioneer from Lebanon who utilizes food for conflict resolution. Tabbouleh must be one of the most recognized Lebanese dishes worldwide. How can making tabbouleh bring peace to the world?

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