Turkish food at its finest!

Anyone who knows me, knows I love all different types of food but I have a certain love for all Turkish foods! Anything Turkish is amazing in my eyes, the food, the culture, the friendly people and the language is so interesting as you say it exactly how it is written.

Mousakka, sticky rice, their breads, baklava, stuffed peppers, proper chicken kebabs....the list never stops! In Turkey, cooking for someone is a way to show your appreciation for them, so I was extremely lucky to be invited over for dinner at my friends house where she cooked her favourite childhood Turkish recipes for me!

Their food is so tasty and full of fresh fruit and vegetables and flavour so I knew I was in for a treat!

My friend had cooked me sticky rice which is one of my favourite rices. In the UK rice tends to be quite plain and we rely on rich, creamy and spicy sauces to make the rice taste better. In Turkey, they cook the rice with a bit of oil so it becomes a bit sticky but full of flavour! My friend had also cooked me a traditional Turkish stew with chicken and a variety of vegetables including carrots, peas and potato. It is quite similar to a British stew except it has a warming spice throughout each mouthful. She had also made borek - this is a filo pastry filled with potato, cheese and spices including chilli - if you ever get the chance to try these homemade from a Turk, don't hesitate!

We enjoyed our candle lit dinner complete with Turkish tea and then Turkish coffee and fruit for dessert...again Turkish coffee is something everyone should try, It is a rich coffee with a subtle hint of smooth and rich chocolate which definitely finishes a meal off perfectly!