Hi, I'm Bahar — a home cook with a lifelong love for Mediterranean flavours, seasonal markets, and the kind of meals that gather people around the table.
Every recipe here is tested in my own kitchen and written with care — for weeknight dinners, lazy Sunday bakes, and everything in between.
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Roasted Pepper & Walnut Muhammara
30 min · Vegetarian
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I grew up watching my grandmother press her thumbs into soft dough on a flour-dusted table in Ankara, the smell of sizzling onion and dried mint drifting through the house. Food was never just sustenance in our home — it was storytelling, memory, and warmth all folded into one.
Years later I found myself in a tiny apartment kitchen far from Turkey, craving those exact flavors. So I started cooking — really cooking. I tested, adjusted, and fell in love all over again with the bold spices of Anatolia, the sun-soaked simplicity of the Aegean coast, and the slow, generous spirit of Mediterranean tables.
bahargunesbilici is my space to share that journey with you. Every recipe here is made with real ingredients, written for real kitchens, and seasoned with a genuine love for honest, delicious food. Whether you're new to Turkish cooking or a lifelong devotee, pull up a chair — there's always a place at my table.
Bahar
Recipe developer & home cook
Handpicked recipes that bring the warmth of a Turkish kitchen to your table — from everyday staples to weekend feasts.
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ClassicA velvety baked rice pudding with a golden caramelized top, scented with vanilla and rose water.
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EverydayEggs scrambled with ripe tomatoes, green peppers, and a whisper of cumin — best with crusty bread.
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Family FavoriteFlaky yufka layers filled with salty white cheese and fresh dill, baked until shatteringly crisp.
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ComfortingSilky red lentil soup finished with a swirl of browned butter and a squeeze of lemon.
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AegeanArtichoke hearts braised in olive oil with lemon, dill, and spring vegetables — a true Aegean gem.
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Weekend CookTender braised chicken thighs with dried apricots, warming spices, and toasted almonds.
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From slow-simmered soups to flaky morning pastries — explore every corner of my kitchen.
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Juicy chicken thighs nestled among burst cherry tomatoes, fragrant rosemary, and a bright squeeze of lemon — all done in 35 minutes with barely any washing up.
A beautifully moist, deeply fragrant cake that keeps for days — inspired by the Turkish and Mediterranean tradition of cooking with good olive oil instead of butter.
Nutty, chewy farro meets silky charred aubergine, jewel-bright pomegranate seeds, and a tahini-lemon dressing that ties it all together in the most satisfying way.
The soup that has anchored countless winters in my kitchen — smooth, deeply spiced, finished with a sizzling spoonful of paprika-infused butter poured at the table.
From my kitchen table to yours — seasonal dishes, Mediterranean flavors, and the occasional sweet surprise.
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