Istanbul: Delicious Recipes from the Heart of the City by Özlem Warren

‘This book… captures all the flavors of this magical city, both inside the home and out. The recipes are beautiful in their simplicity.’Ana Sortun 'As someone who deeply loves Istanbul and its cuisine, I truly admire the way Özlem brings the spirit of the city to life in this book. Each page feels like a walk through the magical streets of Istanbul, filled with authentic flavors and heartfelt stories. I am so excited for everyone who brings this book into their home.’Betul Tunc ‘Özlem has written a cookbook that not only represents the magical city of Istanbul, it is Istanbul: vibrant, diverse, colorful, and alive. To read it and to cook from it is to ingest its spirit.’ Rosemary Gill, Milk Street ‘A gorgeous love letter to Istanbul. I couldn’t love this book more'. Diana Henry ‘Özlem has a real talent for delivering her beautiful Turkish recipes to us but making them accessible and easy to make at home without compromising on flavor or authenticity.’ Sabrina Gayhour Read more

From the Publisher With over 80 delicious, easy-to-make recipes, Özlem brings the vibrant and diverse flavors of Istanbul to your home kitchen. Eggs with Tomatoes and Sucuk Domatesli, Sucuklu Yumurta Water Pastry with Herby Cheese Filling Peynirli Su Böreği Beetroot with Olives, Toasted Hazelnuts and Pul Biber Oil Zeytinli, Fındıklı, Pul Biber Soslu Pancar Baked Köftes Topped with Garlicky Mashed Potato Hasan Paşa Köftesi Turkish-Style Buttery, Soft Buns Açma Quick, Thin Flatbreads with Spiced Lamb Topping Cheat’s Lahmacun One-Pot Fish with Vegetables in a Lemon Sauce Sebzeli Balık Sour Leeks Cooked in Olive Oil with Carrots Ekşili Pırasa Tender Semolina Cookies in Syrup Şekerpare A celebration of Istanbul's diverse, tasty and satisfying food, and a love letter to a magical and captivating city.