Much like the Turkish green beans (yeşil fasulye) recipe I posted a couple weeks ago, this is another fasulye (beans) dish that is one of my Turkish husband’s favorites. It’s also fast, cheap and healthy. My favorite combo! Kuru fasulye is a very common dish in Turkish households that may vary from home-to-home. My husband’s family is from Eastern Turkey so this version stands true to their preferences.…
Cucumber Kimchi – Spicy Cucumber Salad
This spicy, refreshing salad is a staple at every group dinner my mom hosts. This cucumber kimchi is not fermented, but uses fresh ingredients and should be eaten within the first couple of days after you make it. The best part is that like most of the recipes I share here, it is delicious and easy to make!…
What would a hapa-themed blog be without a bulgogi (불고기) recipe? Perhaps one of the most popular Korean dishes among Westerners, bulgogi is thinly sliced beef with a sweet and savory flavor. The marinade for your bulgogi meat is also available here, which you could also use the next time you grill steaks or chicken.…
If you Google “how to make yogurt,” you’ll find many different recipes with different starter cultures, devices like an Instant Pot or actual machines dedicated to making yogurt. I’m going to give you a really basic recipe for making yogurt that I learned from my Turkish mother-in-law. All you need is milk, a couple heaping spoonfuls of yogurt, a towel or blanket, and two pots. Oh, and your finger.…
Turkish Red Lentil Soup: Mercimek Çorbası
If you’re looking to whip up a quick and nutritious meal, I’ve got something for you to try. If you’ve ever ate at a Turkish restaurant, you’ve likely seen this on the menu. And every Turkish household has a slightly different variation on how to make it. I’m talking about red lentil soup, aka, mercimek çorbası.…
When I indulge in a sweet treat, I like for it to at least have some wholesome value. That’s why I love these cookies. Is it low calorie? Nope. But it has a lot of fiber thanks to the oats and nuts, and if you can’t or won’t eat gluten, you’re in the clear. You also have the option to make this dairy-free as well. Even if you’re not on…






