Are you tired of the same old winter holiday menus year after year? Do you want to add some foreign flare to your table?
Recipes from Turkish cuisine are a perfect choice to compliment your classic holiday menus. Turkey is at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and the Middle East, so there are many elements of its cuisine that are very familiar, but at the same time, very exotic.
The combination of well-known ingredients cooked with different spices and methods makes for foods that are familiar and comforting, as well as different and delicious, all at the same time.
I you want to learn how to add Turkish flare to your holiday menus, just relax and take it slow. You can start with the appetizer, mashed potatoes or dessert.
Simply replace the recipe you usually serve with one of the Turkish recipes featured in the article mentioned above.
If you're feeling brave, you can actually prepare your entire full-course holiday meal, including roasted turkey and stuffing and a Turkish version of pumpkin pie using the recipes provided.
Try these Turkish recipes and really add Turkish flare to your holiday menus. Go ahead and do something different this holiday season.
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