Turkish cuisine
Turkish cuisine exhibition opens at Presidential Complex
First lady Emine Erdoğan has inaugurated an exhibition at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, highlighting Aegean cuisine as part of the third edition of Turkish Cuisine Week festivities.
All 81 provinces of Türkiye, along with its overseas representations, are hosting a week-long series of programs spotlighting the unique dishes and local ingredients of Turkish gastronomy.
Cuisine week showcases local Turkish dishes
All 81 provinces of Türkiye, along with its overseas representations, are set to host a week-long series of programs spotlighting the unique dishes and local ingredients of Turkish gastronomy.
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Safety concerns challenge Turkish food exports to Europe
The European Union's Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) flagged 50 Turkish food products for safety concerns in April, while 19 of the 50 products tested received warnings and 31 were completely rejected at the border.
EU to register ‘döner kebab’ as Turkish specialty
Türkiye takes a critical step toward culinary recognition as the European Union enlists "döner," a quintessential taste of Turkish cuisine, as a "traditional specialty guaranteed" in the EU Official Journal.
The announcement marks the beginning of a three-month objection before the product's official recognition.
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Ekrem Imamoglu: From Trabzon to victories over Erdogan, on track for presidency in 2028 (videos)
The joint journey of the victor with the Turkish president, whom he even happened to treat…meatballs
Is fabulous faba fatal?
Vicia Faba! It is just the right time for fava beans, also known as broad beans. They're called bakla in Turkish and are a favorite springtime vegetable. The appearance of fresh fava pods in the market is an indicator of spring, it is the first seasonal vegetable to appear, usually even before artichokes.
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Soaring döner kebab prices set social media abuzz
The increase in the cost of Turkish specialty döner kebab, reaching $10.90 a portion in Germany and $15.5 in Türkiye, has caused controversy as people take to social media complaining over the cost of living and food prices.
The increase in the price of meat has come back on the agenda as the price of döner kebab has risen to 10 euros in Germany.
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Only one month a year
Ramadan is all about fasting, but also about feasting. Abstaining from eating during the day, from dawn to sunset, not even having a sip of water, the reward is often lavish tables with the best and the best of all the food available. Some of the most special dishes are prepared during Ramadan, there are always regional favorites for this holy month when the focus is always on food.
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Gaziantep cuisine among top 10 in the world
Türkiye's southeastern province of Gaziantep, which has recently ranked ninth among the world's best gastronomy cities as chosen by a world-renowned rating company, continues promoting its dishes internationally.
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Türkiye’s child obesity rank spurs demand for canteen regulation
Türkiye has ascended to the top of Europe's child obesity rankings, claiming the third spot globally, and experts think that a major culprit may be products sold in school canteens, emphasizing the urgent need for heightened inspections.