Courgette flowers have a mild, slightly sweet flavour and make a delicate shell for the rice filling in kabak çiçeği dolması (k ah-bahk chee-cheh-ee dohl-mah-suh) . The grated halloumi adds a creamy richness that balances the fragrant chopped onion and dried mint. Since the filling is very similar to yalancı dolma , the dish can be enjoyed hot or cold. The key to making kabak çiçeği dolması is a gentle hand, to prevent the delicate petals from tearing - but you will quickly

Mücendra pilavı is a comforting green lentil and onion rice dish that’s enjoyed across the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean. The fried onions bring a beautiful aroma, while the lentils add an earthy, buttery flavour and firm texture that balances perfectly with the fluffy rice. Pronounced 'moo-jen-drah' in Turkish, it has various names depending on the region. These include mujadara, mujaddara and moujadara  -  but they all describe variations of the same beloved dish.