Istanbul - by Özlem Warren (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Inspired by the rich and nuanced heritage of Istanbul's food scene, Istanbul Lezzetleri brings a taste of Istanbul to readers' tables, wherever they are in the world.

With fuss-free and flavourful recipes for dishes from the firin (bakery) to the kahvalti evi (breakfast houses), ocakbasi (fireside), sokak (street), and more, this is a dynamic collection of more than 90 recipes that takes readers on a journey through Istanbul, showing just how satisfying and straightforward cooking its food can be.

Including the likes of Börekitas (smoked aubergine pastries), Balik Ekmek (grilled fish sandwich), Çerkez Ravugu (Circassian chicken with walnut sauce), and Irmik Helvasi (buttery semolina halva), every dish prioritises flavour and ease of execution, as well as showcasing the multicultural influences that have made Istanbul's food scene what it is today. This is Özlem Warren's heartfelt tribute to a city that has animated so much of her cooking, and a warm celebration of making and sharing its delicious food.

About the Author

Özlem Warren is a food writer and respected teacher of Turkish food who has taught at Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Cooking Schools and Central Market Cooking Schools in the US, and Kent Cookery School and Divertimenti Cookery School in the UK. In 2019, she published Özlem's Turkish Table, which won the 2020 Gourmand Award in Food Heritage. Sebze, an exploration of vegetarian Turkish cooking, was published in 2024.