Sofra

Turkish cuisine is a vibrant fusion of Mediterranean, Oriental, and Asian influences. Crisp vegetables, protein-rich legumes, herbs like parsley, dill, and mint, aromatic spices, and plenty of good olive oil create its unique flair. Yelda Yilmaz cooks with plant-based products, creating original new dishes and offering popular classics like Lahmacun, Börek, and Köfte in a vegan version. She loves to sit around the table (Turkish: sofra) with friends and family, sharing modern meze such as plant-based Borani or rice-stuffed onions. Sweet delights like Baklava-Semifreddo and poppy seed rolls with saffron cream complete the feasts. In her cookbook, she invites readers to experiment and showcases the richness of Turkish cuisine with a fresh twist.