Sarma refers to a dish that can be prepared with grape, cabbage, or chard leaves. The term sarma derives from the Turkish verb “sarmak,” which means to wrap or to roll. It can be prepared with rice and spices (vegetarian) or with rice and ground meat. Ingredients: 1lb pickled grape leaves, pickled in brine then washed and drained 4 medium onions, diced 2 cups rice, washed under cold … Continue reading Sarma – Stuffed Vine Leaves

Ingredients: 250g butter 2 tablespoons blanched almonds 1 cup strong plain flour 1 cup wholemeal flour 3 cups sugar 4 cups water 1 tablespoon rose water Melt the butter in a round-bottomed pan. Add the almonds to the flour and cook on a very low heat, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the almonds and flour have turned golden brown. A good helva needs to … Continue reading Almond Helva – Badem Helvasi