Cookbook giveaway – Anatolia

May 2, 2015 by
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AnatoliaAnatolia by Somer Sivrioglu is a richly illustrated, entertaining and informative exploration of the regional cooking culture of Turkey. Turkish-born chef Sivrioglu and co-author David Dale re-imagine the traditions of Turkish cooking, presenting recipes ranging from the grand banquets of the Ottoman empire to the spicy snacks of Istanbul’s street stalls. In doing so they explain their take on the classics and reveal the surrounding rituals, myths, jokes and folk wisdom of both the old and new Turkey.

Recipes are complemented by specially commissioned photographs shot on location in Turkey. Feature spreads on local Turkish chefs and producers and their specialities add a fascinating layer of interest and flavour. You can learn more about the books in our author interview. We’re delighted to offer four copies of Anatolia, two to EYB Members in the UK and two to Members in Australia or New Zealand.

One of the entry options is to answer the following question in the comments section of this blog post:

What’s your favorite Turkish food?

Please note that you must enter the comment after signing into Rafflecopter or your entry won’t be counted. The contest ends June 3, 2015.

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  • Clove  on  May 2, 2015

    My favourite Turkish food? Where do I start? Possibly pide for all the infinite variations…..

  • sbh2006  on  May 2, 2015

    I adore all Turkish food, especially the yogurt-based dips and spreads. I recently had the chance to take a hands-on class with Ozlem Warren of Ozlem's Turkish Table and it was a fabulous experience; I would love to one day take her culinary tour of Turkey. I also love Turkish baked goods and one of my prized possessions is the out of print "Turkish Bakery Delights."

  • meggan  on  May 2, 2015

    Manti!

  • Larkspur  on  May 2, 2015

    I like kofte, eggplant…so many things!

  • BarbaraM48  on  May 2, 2015

    stuffed veggies

  • pistachiopeas  on  May 2, 2015

    My favorite Turkish food is definitely manti!

  • Julia  on  May 2, 2015

    Kofte and the stewed tomato and green bean dish along with any eggplant preparation.

  • matag  on  May 2, 2015

    Chicken Doner

  • Lscott81  on  May 2, 2015

    Lamb kofti!

  • contest718  on  May 2, 2015

    I do not eat a lot of turkish food but, i would have to say cous cous with lots of cumin and saffron and garlic.

  • eildoncook  on  May 3, 2015

    imam bayildi, delicately spiced – glorious

  • joneshayley  on  May 3, 2015

    Lahmacun- Turkish mince spiced pizza type affair. It is delicious, and despite many attempts, impossible to make to taste as good as that in my local Turkish resteraunt

  • Vcar0565  on  May 3, 2015

    Turkish Delight!

  • Titch  on  May 3, 2015

    I've never tried Turkish food before xxx

  • nomess  on  May 3, 2015

    Iskender, lamb kofte, some pide where the flavours can do for you what nothing else can – actually hard to pick one. If the reviews of this book are an indication then there will be many more favourites.

  • bopper  on  May 3, 2015

    lamb kofte

  • andrewcbo  on  May 3, 2015

    Lamb koftas with mint yogurt

  • AGENT99  on  May 3, 2015

    We've got a great place for pide not far from home

  • Lyndaherman  on  May 3, 2015

    My exposure has been limited, because I have a garlic allergy.m would love to be able to make dishes at home, so I can substitute for the garlic and enjoy!

  • vickster  on  May 3, 2015

    Lamb koftas

  • stockholm28  on  May 3, 2015

    When I first visited Turkey in 1991, I had this amazing yogurt topped with powdered sugar. I've never tasted yogurt that was that creamy and delicious since.

  • FKEE2003  on  May 3, 2015

    Iskander Kebab, Kofte, hunkar begendi, imam biyaldi, kunafe

  • Zosia  on  May 3, 2015

    Kofte

  • Deneenm  on  May 3, 2015

    lamb kofta for sure!!

  • Margaretsmall  on  May 3, 2015

    Yogurt for breakfast, ate it every day we were in Turkey a few years ago, and almost every day since.natural unsweetened of course!

  • herby  on  May 3, 2015

    All eggplant dishes, zucchini fritters, and kofte are my absolute faves!

  • Carpecookie  on  May 3, 2015

    Pide & burek. I'm getting hungry just thinking about it!

  • clairew137  on  May 4, 2015

    Turkish Delight

  • Isis1981uk  on  May 4, 2015

    I love kıymalı fasulye

  • TRACYAC  on  May 4, 2015

    Almond and Honey Pastries with Orange Cream. 🙂

  • trudys_person  on  May 4, 2015

    I've never really had Turkish food, but I want to try all the delicious sounding things listed above!

  • readingtragic  on  May 5, 2015

    Pekmez is amazing – as a dressing, drizzled over meatballs, tahini or to finish any dish, with bread, or yoghurt – I could go on and on…

  • NikkiPixie  on  May 5, 2015

    Gozleme! Had this amazing one with potato spinach and feta while I was travelling around Turkey and I've never found its equal since….

  • jd5761  on  May 5, 2015

    lamb kofte

  • jrubotto  on  May 5, 2015

    Any of the kebabs!

  • Aggie92  on  May 5, 2015

    Baklava made with pistachios

  • Rinshin  on  May 5, 2015

    I think kofte.

  • dbielick  on  May 5, 2015

    pide

  • hillsboroks  on  May 6, 2015

    Lamb kebabs

  • apattin  on  May 6, 2015

    can't choose a favorite. I LOVE Turkish food.

  • tasteslike  on  May 6, 2015

    Grilled sardines. So good.

  • lsgourmet  on  May 6, 2015

    Favorite Turkish food? Bistilla, duck bistilla to be specific. The richest brown gravy, the most tender duck, the flakiest pie crust. I need to go back to Istanbul even if it's only through reading this book.

  • canines5  on  May 7, 2015

    anything with lamb or dates

  • rahiscock  on  May 11, 2015

    Really good Baklava, which is hard to find! The best version I've had is made by a friend, who was taught how to do it by her Turkish grandmother.

  • moppe  on  May 13, 2015

    Döner Kebab!!

  • Mayandbill  on  May 15, 2015

    Got to be the spicy minced lamb pizzas!

  • tinaellen  on  May 16, 2015

    Lamb kofte!

  • jammydodger  on  May 18, 2015

    Anything containing aubergine

  • AjLewes  on  May 18, 2015

    It has to be slow cooked lamb

  • digifish_books  on  May 18, 2015

    Baklava!

  • bfg67  on  May 19, 2015

    kebabs

  • pokarekare  on  May 19, 2015

    gozleme because I am most familiar with it but sampled many delicious dishes whilst in Turkey once – just don't know the names of them!!!

  • amoule  on  May 20, 2015

    Yaprak Sarma

  • pandapotamus  on  May 24, 2015

    koftas!!

  • neaththerose  on  May 27, 2015

    I traveled around Turkey for 5 weeks a few years ago and the food was definitely one of the highlighted of the holiday! Very hard to choose a favorite Turkish food but stuffed, baked eggplants would take the prize.

  • Chopsfortea  on  May 27, 2015

    Iskender every time

  • Hilaryvu  on  May 27, 2015

    Gozleme!! But I also love Kisir for easy summer picnic catering.

  • sillyvy  on  May 28, 2015

    Lamb koftas

  • JanScholl  on  May 28, 2015

    I love mjadra with a side of plain yogurt so I dip my fork in the lentil and then the yogurt. So yummy. And simple

  • lils74  on  May 28, 2015

    Turkish kebabs are probably my fav… they hit the spot every time!

  • Claires.cooking  on  May 28, 2015

    Vegetables and fish with walnut tarator

  • poppiesandpavlovas  on  May 28, 2015

    My local Turkish cafe makes wonderful Turkish delight, baklava, and really delicious doner kebabs with falafel … so lucky to have them close by!

  • scampyie  on  May 28, 2015

    Bulgur Kofte, perde pilav, anything with pekmez as an ingredient

  • agfloyd  on  May 28, 2015

    When I think of Turkey, I think of cultures colliding, and in my mind no Turkish food epitomizes that better (or is tastier) than Manti. Assembled like Chinese steamed dumplings but boiled like Italian ravioli, those little bites of dough are as versatile as they are delicious. And even though they are addictive with just about anything inside (including, in the case of boş manti, nothing) the typical spiced lamb filling is enough to make my "flexitarianism" extra-flexible.

  • Suirauqa  on  May 28, 2015

    So many dishes to luuurve. Turkey's fresh salads, the breads, the lamb dishes, the fish rolls, and the baklava. I loved my journey through Turkey and all the different foods I sampled with their fresh produce especially Imam Bayildi made w eggplant – fantastic.

  • Ingridemery  on  May 28, 2015

    I love the salads and dips!

  • lizr  on  May 28, 2015

    Turkish delight and stuffed eggplant

  • elenajh  on  May 28, 2015

    Anything with eggplant!

  • jlh39  on  May 28, 2015

    I love Mujadara – so much flavor from so few ingredients!

  • chococoffee  on  May 28, 2015

    A freshly made simit. Just perfect!

  • mattbailey  on  May 28, 2015

    Lamb kofte for me!

  • JordanHamons  on  May 28, 2015

    doner kebab!

  • elizam  on  May 28, 2015

    I was going to write gozleme, but then I started reading the comments and oh, manti! and mjadarra! I cannot pick a favourite.

  • MoonOverParma  on  May 28, 2015

    chewy ice cream

  • enalawso  on  May 29, 2015

    Has to be gozleme because it is so versatile!

  • sheridarby  on  May 29, 2015

    Lamb kofte

  • ditravels  on  May 29, 2015

    I love it all! Can't pick just one — roasted eggplant salad with yogurt, lamb kofte, pride, Turkish Delight.

  • GillB  on  May 29, 2015

    Roasted eggplant and lamb kofte and Turkish delight to finish with coffee!

  • fatemah  on  May 29, 2015

    Definitely stuffed veggies

  • hc_bailey  on  May 29, 2015

    I live aubergine and lamb so it has to be imam bayildi and kebabs for me.

  • suzanne P  on  May 30, 2015

    Imam Bayildi

  • greedybread  on  May 30, 2015

    Simit & Ali Nazik Kebab

  • Foodycat  on  May 30, 2015

    Cacik. On everything.

  • fionajk42  on  May 30, 2015

    my favorite is kadayif with ashtar

  • feelgood56  on  May 30, 2015

    Definitely Lahmacun!

  • GRIFTERASSASIN  on  May 30, 2015

    Chicken Doner

  • Steph53  on  May 31, 2015

    Turkish delight

  • Khudson  on  May 31, 2015

    I love all Turkish food. Best of all going to the worker's cafes and picking from the daily specials.

  • sharifah  on  May 31, 2015

    Lahmacun!

  • MaggieMaggieMae  on  May 31, 2015

    Pide, or anything with artichoke.

  • norwaygirl  on  June 1, 2015

    Mercimek Corbasi has to rate high on the list: my beautiful lentil soup for breakfast every morning in Istanbul…one of the most wonderful cities in the world!

  • pamelajosie  on  June 1, 2015

    I'll never forget the wonderfully fresh fried fish sandwiches served straight from the fishermen on the boats on the shores of the Bosphorus. Hope to be there again one day!

  • SLane  on  June 1, 2015

    I really love Kofte & pilav !

  • aurorak  on  June 2, 2015

    Sometimes, I think that I could eat only Turkish food for the rest of my life, especially eggplant, zeytinagli-style, or stewed or poached in olive oil until meltingly tender — so ready to be scooped up with labneh with pine nuts in a golden pide bread!

  • Thermomixr  on  June 3, 2015

    For savoury Imam biyildi & for sweet Saffron-layered rice pudding (Astarli sütlac). Delicious dishes.

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