Preface

Acknowledgments

The Cuisine of Turkey

An historical survey of the development of Turkish cuisine: beginning at the 6th century with nomadic tribes in central Asia, tracing the slow advance of the Turkish people westward across the continent to Anatolia, culminating in modern times

Turkish Origins in Central Asia

The Turks in Western Asia

The Selcuks in Anatolia

Ottoman Turkish Cuisine

Food in the Ottoman Military

Special-Occasion Food

Coffee and Sociability

Regional Turkish Food

A quick tour through the seven regions of Turkey to see the diversity of cooking styles encountered in traveling the length and breadth of the country

Turkish Food in a Nutshell

The Sea of Marmara Region

The Aegean

The Mediterranean

Central Anatolia

The Black Sea Region

Eastern Anatolia

Southeastern Anatolia

Tastes of Turkey

A selection of delicious, easy-to-prepare regional and national recipes to try before leaving home

Shopping in Turkey's Food Markets

Tips to increase your savvy in both the exciting outdoor food markets and modern supermarkets

Resources

A listing of stores carrying hard-to-find Turkish foods and groups that focus on travel to Turkey or offer opportunities for person-to-person contact through home visits to gain a deeper understanding of the country, including its cuisine

Mail-Order Suppliers of Turkish Food Items

Some Useful Organizations to Know About

Helpful Phrases

Questions in Turkish, with English translations, which will assist you in finding, ordering and buying foods or ingredients, particularly regional specialties

Phrases for use in Restaurants

Phrases for use in Food Markets

Other Useful Phrases

Menu Guide

An extensive listing of menu entries in Turkish, with English translations, to make ordering food an easy and immediately rewarding experience

Foods and Flavors Guide

A comprehensive glossary of ingredients, kitchen utensils and cooking methods in Turkish, with English translations

Bibliography

Index