Modern Turkish cuisine prepared with love
Host offerings
Meet Nuray and Ipek
Nuray and Ipek are a mother and daughter team who love to entertain. After getting married at the age of 18, Nuray learned to cook from cookbooks and workshops. She is now an accomplished home-cook who enjoys combining traditional Turkish flavors with Western cuisine. Her daughter, Ipek, works at a global jewelry brand as Senior Sales Advisor, and may not always be present during the experience. Nuray and Ipek are inviting hosts and engaging conversationalists who love to meet people from all over the world and share their Turkish culture and delicious home-cooked food.
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You will be warmly welcomed at Nuray's modern apartment in the Ataköy neighborhood - be sure to notice their peek-a-boo view of the sea!
What to expect
Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.
In-home meal (1 - 6 guests) Your meal might start with a mercimek çorbası (lentil soup) followed by içli köfte (stuffed bulgar meatballs, also known as kibbeh), cheese börek (a cheese-filled pastry), yogurt lu ispanak (spinach and yoghurt), barbunya pilaki (beans stewed in a tomato and lemon sauce), Nuray’s special handmade burger, karniyarik (eggplant stuffed with mincemeat and tomatoes) and a dessert of the most ethereal homemade baklava you’ve ever tasted. Dessert will be served with traditional Turkish coffee. Note your menu will vary based on the season.
Cooking experience (1 - 6 guests) Under Nuray's expert eye you will learn to prepare some of her Turkish specialties. She’ll have you frying eggplant, chopping fresh vegetables, and wrapping börek within minutes of arriving at their apartment. Nuray is an effortless cook and will show you how to prepare a variety of dishes with confidence. You’ll enjoy the dishes you helped to prepare along with a few other dishes she prepares in advance.
Notes: Nuray and Ipek live very close to Ataturk International Airport and a visit to their home makes a convenient stop on your way in or out of town.
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In keeping with Turkish tradition you may be requested to leave your shoes at the door.
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Sample menu
This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
- Kagit Kebabi
- Pilav
- Homemade baklava or Kunefe
- Mini lahmacun
- Seasonal salad
- Kisir
- Mercimek çorbası
GOOD REVIEWS
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