1 Technique 4 Meze Recipes! Great Way of Making Carrots, Cabbage, Celeriac, Black Carrots a Feast!

[@Refika]

Black Carrots with Yoghurt: 4 black carrots, coarsely grated 1 clove of garlic, peeled 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 450 g room temperature savoury yoghurt 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional) 1 levelled teaspoon salt To garnish, Extra virgin olive oil Coriander leaves (or parsley) Walnuts, chopped Pistachio, chopped • To peel the carrots, place the blade of your paring knife at the top of the carrots and press down along the surface, scraping a thin layer of skin off the carrots. Just be careful not to peel too much of the meat off the carrots. A gentle scrape of the top will do. • Heat a medium frying pan over high heat and add the extra virgin olive oil. • Sauté the black carrots and garlic clove for 5 minutes and don’t stir at the first 2 minutes to brown the carrots. • Cook for another 3 minutes and add the salt while stirring occasionally. Don’t stir too much and mash the carrots. • Take out the garlic clove and mash. • Transfer the black carrots in a bowl and leave them to cool down slightly. • Whisk the yogurt, garlic puree, mayonnaise and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy. • Mix the black carrots with the yogurt mixture and transfer to a dish. • Drizzle with some extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle some coriander leaves, walnuts and pistachios. Zucchini and Carrots with Dill and Yoghurt: 3 small zucchinis, coarsely grated 1 carrot, coarsely grated 1 clove of garlic, peeled 2 handfuls of walnuts (or peanuts or cashew would do great) 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 500 gr room temperature savory yoghurt 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional) 7-8 sprigs of dill, chopped (fennel works very nice as well) 1 teaspoon salt To garnish, Dill leaves Red pepper flakes Extra virgin olive oil • To peel the carrot, place the blade of your paring knife at the top of the carrot and press down along the surface, scraping a thin layer of skin off the carrot. Just be careful not to peel too much of the meat off the carrot. A gentle scrape of the top will do. • Heat a large frying pan over high heat and crumble the walnuts in it. • Roast the walnuts for a couple of minutes and add the zucchinis, carrots, garlic cloves and olive oil. Don’t stir at the first 3 minutes to brown the vegetables. • Cook for another 6-7 minutes and add the salt while stirring occasionally. Don’t stir too much and mash the vegetables. • Take out the garlic clove and mash. • Transfer the vegetables and walnuts in a bowl and leave them to cool down slightly. • Whisk the yogurt, garlic puree, mayonnaise and salt until smooth and creamy. • Mix the vegetable with the yogurt mixture and transfer to a dish. • Drizzle with some extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle some dill leaves and red pepper flakes.

[@Schnitz13]

Would love to see more meze recipes, especially featuring Swiss chard, and those with beans! So good!

[@Myidea4]

The beats are boiled or saluted? I love the way you make it look so easy .Love you stay safe . Love Behar she is awesome too.

[@saadiazaki456]

Refika....i love you and have fallen in love with Turkish cuisine along with the series....... love your energy ❤️ These yogurt recipes are somewhat like we in Pakistan make 'raitas'....love the way you add olive oil in everything...!! Love from Pakistan ❣️

[@sadeekahsaban162]

Tried your technique today with red and white cabbage, now I can't for dinner time 😋 thanks so much for the inspiration

[@pulykamell]

I made the celery root (celeriac) one a couple days ago and it turned out fantastic. I was looking for a light supper, so I whipped up a bowl of hummus, the celeriac meze, some pita bread, olive oil, za'atar, and some celery and carrot sticks, sat on the deck, music playing, and life was seriously good. Food like this makes me happy. :) Thanks for the recipes!

[@camouflagejumpsuit]

Oh that sounds delish

[@aidahanwar7311]

reading this made me happy too :")

[@jackstrubbe7608]

I would take a left turn with this delightful and simple menu and head to Portugal for a tin of little fishies to add to your tray.

[@Lu-mh5fd]

Food like this makes me really happy

[@echolaliac]

once i ate a a whole bowl of celeriac with a lot of garlic and lemon yoghurt and then i fell asleep. i always remember that afternoon with a smile! 🤍

[@yaseminkocak2024]

Refika is our Jamie Oliver with great energy and passion 🥰🥰

[@1AtticusFinch]

Refika is way better than Jamie Oliver!! There is no comparison, he is no where in her league.

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Refika is way better. She does not make paella with chorizo.

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Hey that's true.....good one🙂👍!!!

[@CrazyWatcher670]

Refills has a true passion and knowledge of food.

[@Tangocita444]

I like Jamie Oliver, but I LOVE Refika! She's amazing and talented and charming - as is Behar!

[@pixieblush]

You’re recipes are truly spectacular Refika! Love that you teach the actual techniques so we can adjust it to our own taste. Please share more vegetarian recipes as I know that the Turkish kitchen is a vegetarians dream! ❤️

[@karennhauser7878]

Am love, love, loving being back on your channel. This is an awesome find especially as we head into winter here in the Southern hemisphere, being able to make delicious veggie options with what is in the fridge is wonderful. Thank you for sharing with the passion you do, and all the teaching gems that are peppered throughout your videos. Much appreciated!

[@oomlaet]

Konuyla çok alakası yok ama benim için kamera arkası ekiple olan irtibat ve onların içeriklere katılımı o kadar dozunda ve sempatik ki, videolara samimiyet ve eğlence katıyor.

[@lorib2036]

Made the carrot dish yesterday. You are right--tastes way better the next day...But I could not resist tasting it. Making the celery one today! Thanks Rafika! Love watching your videos! You are an inspiration! Hugs! Lori, Ohio, USA.

[@sheemo94]

Refika I really appreciate you for making Turkish cuisine approachable for everyone. Thank you so much ❤

[@Bobbnoxious]

Great seeing Bahar again! I'm a carnivore but Refika makes veggie dishes look luxurious. Cheers and virtual hugs from L.A.

[@sourdoughtears]

Refika I have a house where we weren’t originally a fan of cooked carrots or yogurt even but this has become a quick staple in our home! I’ve been recommending it to everyone I’m close to and they too have been going wild for this thank you for sharing it with us!

[@feyzabirlik4273]

Turk yemeklerini bu kadar guzel dunyaya tanitan baska kimimiz var yahu? Harikasin refika, hemen yabaci arkadaslarima gonderdim videolarini. Yasasin Refika's Kitchen!

[@mervegecit2607]

İngilizce bilmeden ing videoları izleyip ne dediğini anlayabilmektir refika hayranlığı 😍

[@dianel.9703]

Great way to eat more vegetables. Thank you.

[@theoriginalquinnpiper]

I made a special (socially distanced) trip to a Turkish grocery store today and bought the thickest yogurt I've ever eaten, and two kinds of bulgur - I only know about the different kinds from your videos, Refika! The one disappintment was not finding kudayif (?spelling) but my joy about the yogurt makes up for it :)

[@alessandradallarosa1240]

Made today with my carrots I found under the snow in the mountain! It tastes delicious! Thank you Refika! You are the best! 😘

[@abuhamza1970]

That’s seriously impressive. I didn’t know great taste was that easy to make. Thankyou

[@rahliamani5983]

Everytime i see your videos i feel so hungry 😅 you give easy and good way to present eat healthy and i have been in Turkey for 18months and i feel i am discovering the turkish food for the 1st time thank you and I will start cooking your recepes from now on

[@jeanneamato8278]

I love some of the jewel tones but they all look divine. I also love learning the words and seeing the landscape. Gorgeous country and people.

[@noragonzalez6352]

Can’t wait to go to Turkey in July . I’m going from Texas hoping airport are open.

[@MyMusicHarbourage]

Woah, you're a Texan? Never thought a friggin' Southerner would ever visit a Muslim country lol. Just don't go to Cancun, though.

[@Refika]

Oooo you should come to us as welll.. pls write to us if you can..

[@cottoncandace7704]

@@MyMusicHarbourage bruh😳

[@MyMusicHarbourage]

@@cottoncandace7704 Why? You can't deny the fact that Ted Cruz went to Cancun for a VIP sunbath while Texas was freezing.

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

@@Refika It looks like something that should be a dip instead of just being eaten straight off a spoon. Have you ever used anything to dip in it, like nan bread or anything?

[@mahajaramillo498]

Like the way you use everything , great !

[@chicabcn1967]

This recipe reminds me to tzatziki. I will try the carrot version tomorrow, it seems fantastic.

[@allthegoodstuff3394]

I'm hooked to your channel... First... Wonderful recipes.. Second... Wonderfully shot... Third... The interaction with Bahar... Four.... I learn about Turkish culture Overall... Great channel! Congratulations! ❤️

[@Hollis_has_questions]

A great summary of why Refika’s Kitchen is such a great channel. Bahar totally cracks me up - have you seen her sandwiches? 😂🎉❤

[@Khadeejahraja]

Thank you! With Ramadan and summer coming up, these will be perfect 👌🏻

[@rosesawyer4864]

I made the carrots with yogurt yesterday for me and my friends at work yesterday. It was the first time I tried this recipe. We all loved it! Beautiful and tasty! I can't wait to make it again for more friends and family.

[@KevinBoutin]

These are super simple recipes and look and taste so decadent.

[@nictegarcias5964]

i just tried the firts one! delicious!! thanks, Refika!!

[@KitcheneKhaasbyMurtuzaCharania]

Delicious. Love Bahars reaction. I hv to try the carrots for sure....

[@trickeyskitchen2848]

Big Like 19 Today is technique day and you are doing 4 recipes. I like the idea of going behind the recipe, so that we are not just following the recipe blindly, but we are able to understand the technique behind the recipe, so we can alter and fly with new ideas. You are so talented, and so grateful that you are sharing your experience on this channel. Well DONE Keep SHARING See you AROUND

[@BostonBB]

I want to go to Turkey just to eat all these delicious foods that Refika has taught us of 😋 .. oh yes, scenery too 😁 but mostly the food 🤣

[@grovermartin6874]

That would be wonderful! Even though we must know that it would be just a shadow of Refika's cooking -- or even our own!

[@BittingerMelanie]

Oh my goodness! I cannot wait to make this! You are phenomenal!! God bless you!

[@fayhus1]

Great episode. There are similar mezze in Syrian and Lebanese kitchens such as Beets or pumpkin with Tahini. Zuccini with Yogurt, Cucumber with Yogurt and mint, Eggplants with Tahini.

[@interestingchica5241]

Yes, yes, yes, and yes!!!! Thank you for this awesome selection using one technique. I feel empowered!

[@ruthiebee6139]

I can't wait to try this. I look forward to Saturday to see what you have decided to teach us!

[@Refika]

Ooo you are the sweatest...

[@da1otta]

Thank you Refika. These dishes are a true ray of sunshine!

[@anahidkassabian4471]

I can't wait to try this! What a briliant way to treat vegetables... yum.

[@cottoncandace7704]

The pink one looks awesome.

[@Aliyatahir78]

Great ideas i hv no words Turkish recipes r halal healthy n energetic for our health love from Pakistan 💕

[@sarah9soue]

This looks amazing ! So simple ! I love Turkish cuisine. Thank you 🙏 love from Algeria 🇩🇿

[@Getpojke]

Roll on the summer evenings, sitting out with friends and plates like these on the table. Will be so good. Think the carrot one & then the celeriac, if you'd ask me to pick my favourites. 😋 Great to see you mention beetroot too, I'd mentioned previously that I thought it strange that you rarely see it in Turkish cooking. I love the sweet earthiness of it. My favourite for a long time has been Yotam Ottolenghi's pureed beets with yogurt & za’atar. Thanks to you & your team for all the delicious ideas.

[@Refika]

I picle brrtroot and then use theö to make the most beautiful kısıt..

[@Refika]

Wrote the name wrong ... kısır

[@Getpojke]

@@Refika Mmm that sounds good too. Beetroot is such a nice root, and pickled is always special. Really nice with a sheep or goats cheese.

[@khorshedalam6896]

@@Refika Thank you from the bottom of my heart for presenting the recipes so simply

[@youllthinkofme2011]

yum yum yum and yum! All four recipes look amazing. I think I will try the carrot and the beet version in the coming days.

[@gamobonga4432]

Thank you sharing your knowledge. You're good person I thank you

[@jaskirankaur2465]

Tried this recipe with beetroot. It turned out delicious

[@milenasteinmuller8382]

You made me want to cook in the middle of the night! Amazing! ;)

[@fionacc886]

You are a cooking goddess !!! love it love it love it ! Turkish food for the world. !

[@gitanjalibanik4542]

Refika you have such a charm...I can't help but watch you always.

[@sb8209]

Refika...Your hummus recipe is our family favorite.🙂 I make it every week. Going to try this with beets tonight.

[@Alessandro92772]

Wow, you got this, look delicious 😋😋😋😋😋 When I watched the soup opera Suleyman Sultan I always felt curious about Turkish food. Thanks Refika for give us part of your culture.

[@ayselbars-asenova6769]

En bilmediklerim ve bilmek istedikleriiim❤️ güzel tarif için teşekkürler 😊

[@helenburghardt3560]

Hi, I loooove your recipes!!! So glad to come across your vids here and I’m now subscribed! Love the way you present. Looking forward to see more from you! I’m definitely gonna try all the recipes here!

[@koketsotlhabane5598]

Love your hair and makeup. Lovely recipes,wish I could taste everything you cook. Being adopted would be better honestly. I love how you show cool snaps of how beautiful turkey is in all of your videos. We love you. Also please do a kitchen tour it's so beautiful 😍

[@traverse.]

Tried the carrot one. It was amazing. Thank you.

[@winteryolive]

These all look fantastic...and healthy!

[@s.f.a.wegner7093]

I just tried the carrot one amazing and even possible for my cooking skills. I will try the others as well for sure. Thank you very much for sharing this.

[@jimkobe64]

Outstanding! So delicious!

[@jrubybowman]

I just love your energy. You are adorable. Love from Oregon USA.

[@heersyal2454]

About to watch, but already know I need some of these dishes on my table this weekend!

[@maggie2936-q1m]

I finally got around to making carrots with yogurt. The flavor is amazing! I can’t believe I’ve missed this all my life. I now actually have cravings for this dish. Tesekkürler, Refika, for sharing your food. 🥕🧄❤️

[@suecan6117]

They all look delicious 😋

[@rachellerodin1513]

I'm really enjoying any video you make regarding Mezzes. Keep them coming :) Would love to see more recipes for tradition Mezzes or even an e-cookbook with more!

[@ailienrhijnsburger5178]

Wow! That looks so delicious, and so easy! Just made your lentil soup. Now off to the shop to get some veg and yoghurt. Just the inspiration I needed...

[@sarad9984]

I’m excited to have this recipe. This is one of our favorites from a local restaurant

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

It looks like something that should be a dip instead of just being eaten straight off a spoon. Have you ever used anything to dip in it, like nan bread or anything?

[@elisalellymassari5240]

I did the first one, the 🥕 meze. It's INCREDIBLY GOOD! Thanks for your recepies, I love to try your dishes and learn new things. You are amazing!

[@jacknjanesshowtell9499]

Looks delicious. Thanks for sharing

[@feddavandermolen-quest8388]

This absolutely is my kind of food. I am in heaven.🤩

[@alinapetrea23]

saved all of these ! and i just made the carrot one. DELICIOUS !! ty for this

[@iaintaylor5585]

They all look fantastic.

[@lorib2036]

Made the celery one this morning! Absolutely heavenly!

[@deniibook1007]

Wondeful :) Will be making all of them. Love from a bosnian in sweden

[@erinhowett3630]

A friend of a friend is Bosnian. Her name is Ankica, and she invited me in to her home and made coffee and fresh bread and served smoked meat, and it is a very happy memory. She even gave me a tour of the very large garden and smokehouse they had made from the children's playhouse after their children grew up!

[@urbanuptowner8334]

Wonderful video. Easy meze recipes. Have to try the carrot and celery. (celery is kind of unique here in the US). Would like to see, if you haven't done it already, what other items to make for an easy maze for a group of people. What to serve with them. Love your channel.

[@nasreenrahman1164]

I'm from India Love these colorful recipes U speak so beautifully, I love to watch ur shows

[@karelvoldrich5155]

Hi Refika. Once again, brilliant ideas. I particularly love your aspiration to make fullfilling veggie recipes. Not easy to find something meatless and satisfying. Thx again.

[@Frederic1406]

Thanks so much for these tips, sometimes it is incredible that such simple preparations are not known more widely!

[@pinnaclepottery635]

I’m loving your channel! It all looks so delicious Thank you 😊

[@wesley907]

Yay mezes, can't wait to try it.

[@feeshac1974]

The mezze vids are totally my fav!

[@erumalibhatti1218]

Love your recipe all are healthy and great in taste.thanks

[@iwonasakowicz2749]

Summer or not I made two - carrot and celeriac. Both very, very nice. Thanks Refika. Greeting from Poland.

[@sssprang]

Mezzes are my favorite....turkish and cypriot greek my favorite cuisines. Can you please do a simple turkish bread please? I used to get them often when I lived in Berlin from the turkish market in Kreuzberg.

[@cornfloats7004]

You blow my mind Refika! I'm eating so much more healthily since I've discovered your channel. Can't thank you enough!

[@torquilmacpherson3648]

Another amazing tableau of energy, skill, and fantastic tutelage not to mention a symphony of flavors. You and your friends/teams dynamic is energizing. Thank you.

[@SuperSparklediva]

The zucchini variation is absolutely delicious!

[@jerryzondervan2220]

Thank you so much Refika, your recipes are so inspiring and a good reminder that eating healthy, Mediterranean way is easy, fast and fun

[@Refika]

You're welcome, enjoy 😍

[@saraamnadis4218]

FANTASTICO .....LOVE IT A LOT🙂❤!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING THE VIDEO...KEEP GOING, YOU ARE DOING GREAT SUPER WOMAN 🙂👍👍👍❤❤❤❤!!!!!

[@dorothyzbornak9974]

Refika, Before I even watched the video, just from the thumbnail alone, I emailed myself the recipes. Cannot wait. Thank you, love!!!

[@wafaahmed1700]

Yummy,would you please make the Turkish white beans salad ?

[@suegibson8914]

I am going to make one of these today with a BBQ, but which one.?? I’m going to try pine nuts on top. Thank you from Australia 🇦🇺

[@helie_ce]

I know which recipe I will try this week ! :D Thank you !

[@lynnwood2291]

Did this last night Amazing :)

[@christinathompson1630]

Can’t wait to try these very soon, thank you.

[@elainezink2497]

This looks amazing! I need to commit to make one of your recipes every week.

[@warmsteamingpile]

What a great video. I can't wait to make this.

[@AugustaPepe]

Thank you so much Refika, you are the queen of taste

[@CallMeVie]

Rafika you just upped my foodie potluck game thank you so much (while eating hummus and crackers)! You are always passionately entertaining. Stay safe Vie 🇨🇦

[@Sarahmint]

Very straightforward. Thank you

[@janelleroman6757]

I am so excited to tryout your original recipes!!!

[@stefniemeyer8310]

I really muss you guys ‘between videos’ .... can’t wait until I see you again! I usually do a raw grated carrot and beetroot; shredded cabbage, some chopped pineapple OR dried cranberries with garlic-marinated yogurt. But I can just imagine the explosion of tastes & richness of these dishes! 🙏🏻♥️🌸

[@Adrinacolacoprakashsinha]

Looks yummy. Thanks Refika

[@fatimaparker3917]

I just made the carrot one and it is so satisfying and delicious 😆😆😆

[@Refika]

Let it sit for 2 hours and it will triple in taste 😘😘😘

[@fatimaparker3917]

@@Refika I've left it in the fridge! Will be eating it for supper in about 3 hours 😆

[@elizabethbush-hoh9904]

It looks so delicious. Can't wait to try.

[@etahenry3377]

Brilliant thank you

[@bevstacey-hale9603]

Oh wow.... going to try it for sure... thank you....