Archive - Dilara Apa

Shrimp & Quinoa Bowl with Smashed Cucumber and Sesame-Ginger Dressing

Crisp shrimp, smashed cucumber, warm quinoa, and a sesame-ginger dressing that pulls it all together. It’s not a salad. It’s dinner.

Jul 29 •

Francesca's Marble Cake

A marble cake that holds its swirl and stays tender for days. Light, not-too-sweet, and laced with a quiet Italian memory.

Jul 24 •

İmam Bayıldı: A Turkish Eggplant Classic

A slow-cooked Turkish eggplant dish with tomato, garlic, and olive oil. Classic, plant-based, and full of flavor.

Jul 6 •

June 2025

Leros, With Friends

We swam, we ate, we missed a few reservations. A few notes from a quiet week in Leros—and everything I’d want to know if I were going.

Jun 25 •

May 2025

Grow Your Own Herbs: A Cook's Quiet Power Move

Fresh flavor, smart storage, and the quiet joy of having mint at your fingertips

May 29 •

Sautéed Carrot Ribbons with Cumin, Hazelnut & Sesame

A dish for when you want something warm, light, and quietly good.

May 22 •

April 2025

A spring stew from southeastern Turkey, cooked quietly and rarely written down.

Apr 17 •

Green Goddess Dip

A bright green sauce that works on almost everything.

Apr 14 •

March 2025

Chilled Carrot and Yogurt Meze

A traditional but timeless Turkish meze with yogurt, garlic, and carrots.

Mar 27 •

Mixed Nut Butter

A smooth, deeply flavorful spread that turns a handful of pantry nuts into something you’ll want to eat by the spoonful.

Mar 23 •

Tuna Lettuce Wraps

Something fresh, when you’re not in the mood to cook.

Mar 22 •

Berry & Peanut Butter Chia Pudding

A summery breakfast that tastes like dessert. Prepped the night before, ready in minutes.

Mar 21 •

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