What is the first thing that comes to your mind when we say Turkish cuisine? Of course, rice stuffed grape leaves! It is a classic Mediterranean dish with a tangy flavor. Although this dish is a bit time-consuming, it is not so hard to make and definitely worth the time.
In Cook and Share November 2009, we learned how to make stuffed grape leaves. We even had a little competition for who is going to wrap the best ’sarma’ in less time. Some of our guests surprised us with their talents.
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After a long summer break, Cook & Share is back and improved in October. We had some great feedback for last year and many queries for when the next event going to take place. We are very pleased to hear that you have enjoyed it.
October Cook & Share was held on Saturday October 17th, 2009 between 1:00 - 3:00 pm at TACC-Madison. We have decided to kick off this year with something fun. Gülden Bolat who is an awesome cook as well as a cake decoration guru demonstrated some cupcake …

Yücenur Apalan Dayı, owner and cook of Oliva Restaurant, showed us how to cook two famous dishes from Oliva Restaurant.

Carrot Delight - Yogurt and carrot dip with walnut.
Chaman (Çemen) - Hot Pepper paste, olive oil, walnut, garlic and herbs.

Oliva is one of the best restaurants of Turkish and Mediterranean cuisines in Madison. It appeared and madison.com, you can check “Outstanding Oliva great addition to west side”[Show as slideshow]

We learned how to cook Cocoa Bonbon. It is a delicious dessert.
Enjoy. Afiyet Olsun.[Show as slideshow]

Ladies met for first Cook and Share of 2009. The recipe is a traditional Turkish dessert; Asure (Noah’s Pudding). It is a delicious dessert and very easy to make. In Turkey, most of women make this desert and share it with their neighbors and friends.
If you have never tried it, this is the opportunity that you can make it or would you prefer us to knock your door with a bowl of Noah’s Pudding in our hands?
Noah’s Pudding Recipe
Makes 30 servings for you and your neighbors.
Ingredients

1 cup wheat
1 cup white …