Gulhan’s Kitchen
Flower Cupcakes with Ermine Frosting
To be honest I’m not a big fan of American Buttercream, but sometimes it’s just too hard to deal with egg whites and make Swiss Meringue Buttercream. So, since I learned there is another option, Ermine Buttercream, I was so curious about the taste and texture of it. Finally, I had time to make and…
Savory Soft Yeast Rolls – Turkish Pogaca
Poğaça is a generic name for savory pastries. Previously, I published a no-yeast version of poğaça with dill and feta cheese which was tender and more crunchy. In this version the the texture is quite similar to soft yeast rolls. Super super soft, buttery, and full with your desired filling. And for filling you can…
Profiteroles and Eclairs
Eclairs and profiteroles are both made with the same dough, pâte à choux. You can use whipped cream, pastry cream, custard or even ice cream to fill them but my favorite filling is vanilla pastry cream. Profiteroles are served with a drizzle of chocolate sauce in the States. But, In Turkey, profiteroles are served with…
Meringue Cookies
Meringue cookies are simple yet a little tricky to make. Humidity in the air or a piece of egg yolk can ruin the cookies. After trying several recipes, different kinds of sugar, baking temperature and time finally I found my foolproof meringue recipe. TIPSEgg whites: Separating egg whites much more easier when eggs are still…
Simit – Turkish Sesame-Crusted Bread Rings
Simit is crunchy, chewy, and sesame coated bread ring. Mostly it’s called as Turkish bagel, but I don’t think they are similar. The texture is totally different, simit should be dense not soft. Technique is different, simit doesn’t require a boiling process. They taste different, simits are dipped in grape molasses – water mixture. Slight…
Dill and Feta Cheese Pogaca
“Poğaça” is a Turkish savory pastry. The texture is quite close to dinner rolls. Yeast pogacas are soft and fluffy while baking powder used pogacas are more tender. Some recipes, like this one, call for baking powder to cut proofing time. Various different fillings are used for these pastries; feta cheese, olive, potato and herbs,…
Healthy Banana Bread
Another super easy, healthy, and delicious recipe! This banana bread rich in flavor and moist. You can easily make it gluten-free by replacing whole wheat flour with any other gluten-free flour. INGREDIENTS3 ripe bananas5 pitted dates1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or your choice of milk)2 eggs2 tbsp coconut oil (or your choice of oil)1/2 cup…
Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
I’m a huge fan of healthy cookies. They’re table sugar, wheat flour, and oil free yet delicious! INGREDIENTS-For 12 medium cookies- 2 medium ripe bananas (mashed)1 cup oat flour (blend old fashioned or steel cut oats in a food processor)1/2 cup almond flour (you can substitute it with oat flour)1/2 cup raisins (soaked in hot…
Healthy Pumpkin Cookies / Balkabaklı Sağlıklı Kurabiye
Pumpkin season is here! So, let’s bake something with tasty pumpkin and pumpkin spices. I know pumpkin pies, pumpkin rolls, and all those pumpkin cakes are so good! But this time I want to share a guilt-free yet so tasty recipe. You will have that pumpkin taste without oil, flour, and table sugar! If you…
Apple Spice Cake / Elmalı Baharatlı Kek
Let’s enjoy the fall season with a beautiful apple spice cake! Using raw apples may end up with a runny cake because of high water content. Some recipes call for 1 or 2 apples to solve this problem but using less apples means less flavor. So, I thought pre cooking apples will solve both of…
Chicken Tikka Masala- Tikka Masala Soslu Tavuk
My second “better than take-out” homemade meal is Chicken Tikka Masala. This is a very rich, creamy, and flavorful recipe of Chicken Tikka Masala and it’s really easy to make at home. This recipe is for two but you can adjust the amount of ingredients easily.Chicken Tikka Masala for TwoFor The Marinade 10 oz chicken…
Easy Vegetarian Lo Mein – Kolay Sebzeli Lo Mein Noodle
Lo Mein recipe with easy to find ingredients. No fish sauce, no sesame oil, no rice vinegar. So, yes, this is not an authentic lo mein recipe. So, I hope this recipe will help people who want to enjoy lo mein with ingredients that they have. In this recipe ingredients are for one serving, you…
Sugar-free Chocolate Cake – Şekersiz Kakaolu Kek
Here is my favorite sugar-free, healthy, and delicious chocolate cake recipe! I use dates instead of sugar. It contains only 2 tbsp whole wheat flour, you can use gluten free alternatives or oat flour. I used two 6.3 x 3.5 mini pans but you can bake them in muffin cups or bigger cake pans. INGREDIENTS9…
Baked Meatballs With Veggies – Fırında Garnitürlü Köfte
-for 4 servings-INGREDIENTSFor meatballs 7 oz. ground beef1 small onion1 clove of garlic4 tbsp plain bread crumbs1 tbsp olive oil2 tbsp thinly diced parsley1 tsp salt1/2 tsp of each paprika, cumin, and black pepper1 can (15 oz.) mixed vegetables (drained and rinsed)2 tbsp tomato paste1/2 tsp salt1 cup hot waterBake at 350 F for 30…
Zucchini Fritters – Kabak Mücveri
Mediterranean Style Zucchini Fritters Recipe. Full of veggies, fluffy, and delicious! INGREDIENTS 3 zucchinis1 small carrot1 cup chopped dill1/2 cup chopped parsley1/3 cup chopped scallions2 large eggs1 tsp salt1/2 tsp black pepper3/4 cup flour1 tsp baking powderHigh smoke point olive for frying (I used avocado oil) Garlic Yogurt Dip 1 cup plain yogurt1 clove of…
Banana Bread Muffins with Chocolate Chips
Moist and Soft Chocolate Chips Banana Bread Recipe -makes 9 Muffins- 3 Ripe Bananas1 Large Egg1/3 Cup Brown Sugar5 Tbsp Melted Butter1 Tsp Vanilla Extract1 Cup Flour1/2 Tsp Baking Powder1/2 Tsp Baking Soda1 Tsp CinnamonUnsweetened Chocolate Chips (to Taste) Bake in Preheated Oven at 350 F for About 10-15 Minutes. Yumuşacık Damla Çikolatali Muzlu Muffin…
Instant Pot Kidney Beans Stew – Zeytinyağlı Barbunya Yemeği
Easy to make kidney beans stew recipe! INGREDIENTS 1 pound kidney beans (overnight soaked) 1 medium onion1 small carrot1 clove of garlic1/2 anaheim pepper4 tbsp olive oil1 1/2 tbsp tomato paste1 1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp paprika1/2 tsp black pepper3 1/3 cup hot water (or bone/beef/vegetable broth)parsley to garnish BARBUNYA YEMEĞİYapımı kolay kendisi lezzetli bir barbunya…
Carrot Cake With Walnut Crumbs
This carrot cake is moist, soft and topped with lovely buttery walnut crumbs. While brown sugar provides a caramelized taste, cinnamon perfectly brings all flavors together! You can feel both the softness of the cake and the crunchiness of the walnuts in each bite!INGREDIENTS*For 9×9 inch baking pan. Making 9 slices2 large carrots (grated and…
Ladyfingers With Pastry Cream – Kedi Dilli Muzlu Pasta
INGREDIENTSLadyfinger biscuits (1 pac.)Milk (to soak ladyfingers)1 Banana (sliced)Shredded coconut flakes for garnishPastry Cream3 egg yolks400 ml milk 25gr butter60gr sugar20 gr flour25 gr corn starch1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)DIRECTIONSMix half of the milk and butte in a sauce pan and heat. In a mixing bowl whisk egg yolks and sugar.…
RED LENTİL MEATBALLS – MERCİMEK KÖFTESİ
INGREDIENTS -For about 50 meatballs- 1 + 1/4 cups red lentil2 + 1/2 cups water (to cook lentils)3/4 cup + 2 tbsp fine bulgur (you can use finely crushed bulgur)5 tbsp olive oil1 medium onion2 tbsp tomato paste2 tbsp pepper paste1 + 1/2 tsp salt1+ 1/2 dried mint1/2 tsp black pepper1/2 tsp paprika1/4 tsp ground…
BEEF STUFFED ZUCCHINI
INGREDIENTS 6 zucchinis 4 tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion 8 oz. ground beef 1/2 cup rice 1 tbsp tomato paste 1 clove of garlic 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 cup hot water Dill (optional) Sauce 1 tbsp tomato paste 1/2 tsp salt 3 cup hot water Cook over…
Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes- Pofuduk Pankek
You can make your own fluffy pancakes from scratch with this recipe. INGREDIENTS -8 pancakes-3/4 cup buttermilk (or 3/4 whole milk+1 tablespoon white vinegar/or 1 tablespoon lemon juice mix and set aside for 5 minutes.1 cup all purpose flour1/3 cup sugar1 egg2 tbsp melted butter1 tsp baking powder1 tsp baking soda1 tsp vanilla extractpinch of…
No Knead Rosemary Focaccia – Biberiyeli Focaccia Ekmeği
This focaccia is very easy and super delicious. I usually use rosemary, coarse sea salt, and dried or fresh tomatoes; but you can use any other herbs, vegetables to top it. Or you can just leave it plain, it’ll be still yummy. INGREDIENTS2 1/2 to 3 cups all purpose flour 1 cup lukewarm water (around…
Greek Easter Bread – Paskalya Çöreği
If you haven’t tried this sweet bread, Paskalya Çöreği in Turkish and Tsoureki in Greek, then you are definitely missing out! The dough is buttery, sweet, and full of flavors with mastic, resin of mastic tree, and mahleb, seeds of a species of cherry. Traditionally, Greeks, bake these Tsourekis at Easter and they share them…
Crustless Spinach Pie – Hamursuz Ispanaklı Kiş
Here is the easy crustless spinach and cheese pie. It’s easy, yummy and low calorie! It can be a side dish for your dinner and lunch. Also it’s a good choice for breakfast and brunch. You can use different kinds of cheeses and flours. So you can make it gluten-free!Ingredients; 1 lb spinach (chopped)1 cup…
Red Lentil Soup – Süzme Mercimek Çorbası
Red lentil soup! Iconic Turkish version of the soup is easy to make, smooth, super healthy, and believe me so delicious! Red lentil soup 1 cup red lentil1 medium onion 1 clove of garlic1 tbsp all-purpose flour2 tbsp olive oil1 tbsp butter3 cups water1 cup beef bone broth (or any other broths/stocks)Salt, black pepper, turmeric,…
Triple Chocolate Cupcakes – Bol Çikolatalı Cupcake
These chocolate buttercream cupcakes are delicious. You won’t know what you are missing if you don’t try them!Chocolate cupcakes (makes 6 cupcakes) 1/2 cup flour1/3 cup sugar1 large egg3 tbsp cocoa powder1 tsp baking powder3 tbsp milk2 tbsp oil (olive, avocado, vegetable)1 tsp vanilla extract1/2 cup hot waterPinch of saltBeat egg and sugar well.Add oil,…
Homemade Granola – Ev yapımı Granola
My homemade granola recipe! It’s healthy, delicious, and easy to make.4 cups old fashioned oat1 cup chopped walnut1/3 cup coconut flakes1/3 cup pepitas1 tbsp sesame1 tbsp cinnamon3 tbsp honey4 tbsp olive oil Mix everything in a bowl and then bake 25 minutes at 325 F. Stirring halfway. After baking, when it’s completely cooled you can…
Chocolate Pudding – Kakaolu Puding
Nothing is better than an easy chocolate pudding recipe! You’ll surprise how easy to make your own pudding. It’s gluten-free and you can use dairy- free milk and butter to make it vegan! Here is the recipe; 500 ml whole milk40 gr cocoa powder35 gr corn starch100 gr sugar5 ml vanilla extract25 gr unsalted butter.Except…
Healthy Oat Cookies – Sağlıklı Yulaflı Kurabiye
Here is the healthiest cookie recipe! If you want to a low calorie treat for your sweet tooth you can try this recipe.1 ripe banana (mashed)1 cup old fashioned oat5 dried fig (you can use raisins or any other dried fruits)1 tsp coconut oil (or melted butter)1 tsp cinnamonMix all ingredients give them cookie shape…
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