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Lahmacun

Lahmacun

(371 words)
July 14, 2026

Lahmacun is one of the beloved dishes of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. It is prepared by spreading a mixture of minced meat, onion, parsley, garlic, tomato, pepper, and spices onto thinly rolled dough and baking it quickly in a high-temperature oven. Although known in Europe as “Turkish pizza,” the origin and preparation method of lahmacun distinguish it from other dough-based dishes. History of Lahmacun The history of lahmacun is believed to date back many centuries. Archaeological

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Abdulkadir Tamkoç

Abdulkadir Tamkoç

Dried Beans

Dried Beans

(672 words)
December 18, 2025

Dried beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) are a fundamental food item with widespread consumption in Türkiye. Due to their nutritional content and economic accessibility, they are consumed in various ways by different socio-economic groups. In Turkish cuisine, dried bean has become a cultural symbol embedded in collective memory. This dish, typically served with rice, pickles and ayran, is regarded in together culture as a “national menu”. Dried beans are found in diverse settings, from House kitchens

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Meryem Betül Kaya

Meryem Betül Kaya

Lahmacun

Lahmacun

(398 words)
December 18, 2025

Lahmacun is one of the beloved dishes of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. It is prepared by spreading a mixture of minced meat, onion, parsley, garlic, tomato, pepper, and spices onto thinly rolled dough and baking it quickly in a high-temperature oven. Although referred to as “Turkish pizza” in Europe, the origin and preparation method of lahmacun distinguish it from other dough-based dishes. History of Lahmacun The history of lahmacun is believed to date back many centuries. Archaeolo

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Abdulkadir Tamkoç

Abdulkadir Tamkoç