As an Iranian, I’m in love with Turkish food and your passion about life and cooking. Wish you a happy, healthy and wealthy life. With good food there is no border between the countries and we all can love each other. 🌹
@jumanahuzefa3 жыл бұрын
I love Persian n Turkish cuisine ❤️love from India 🇮🇳
@allalone393 Жыл бұрын
Kunafa is an Arabic dessert, not Turkish
@oandr18 ай бұрын
Kunafa is Arabic dish specifically from Palestine
@MrBojangles.3 жыл бұрын
I love it that you did not waste an old lemon. "Waste not, want not" Love from Colorado
@thedreadtyger4 жыл бұрын
marvelous! but it was when you used up that old lemon that you won my heart.
@ferminsalaberri3 жыл бұрын
I dont even want to cook anymore... What I really want is to move to Turkey! Thanks Refika for bringing not only taste and delicious food but a glimpse to a whole culture. very inspiring!
@dejanpetkovski87614 жыл бұрын
I like Bahar she is always hungry when you cook that way. Greetings from Macedonia.
@rahsanapay64493 жыл бұрын
Dear Refika, my American friends are big fan of Turkish kitchen and they ask me about some recipies. When I found some of them, I was sending to them but it was not enough. I discovered your english recipie channel and I sent it my American friends! Now they can cook Turkish recipies thanks to you! I already big fan of you but this channel is amazing! Thank you sooo much! We love you!🥰💥🤩🌺💫
@Refika3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your kindest words and sharing the love, take care! Love you! 🥰
@rahsanapay64493 жыл бұрын
@@Refika 💝
@teri5263 жыл бұрын
"Only from the heart can you touch the sky." Rumi You reach us all with your love of what you do...and now we love it too. Teşekkür ederim!
@SenaTheOne3 жыл бұрын
In Bosnia is totally different, so as Borek, we make, thanks to dear mother Turkey, all these beautiful receipts we make in Bosnia, makes us unique from the other Balkan countries. We are very proud of our ancestors. Go Refika, you amazed me.
@drytoon15073 жыл бұрын
"Mother Turkey" ? No, is this a joke ? Why do then Bosniaks brandish the noble medieval Bosnian flag with the Golden Lily (zlatni Ljiljan) that originates from the Bosnian Kings who were defeated by the Ottomans?! Why then not just waving the Turkish flag directly? Or maybe is it just you? Be proud of what you are, without sticking to another Nation's boots ! You can love Turkish food (or others) without crawling at the Sultan's feet...
@drytoon15073 жыл бұрын
@@yemekkitabi something you perfectly understood. If not, go to school. What's your problem? You prefer a Bosnian translation?
@drytoon15073 жыл бұрын
@@yemekkitabi No worries Nilay. And yes, what you say is true. I personally appreciate Turks as a lot of other nations amidst whom I have friends and colleagues, but I can't stand when some Bosnians consider Turkey as a "mother Nation" because Ottomans brought them Islam. Or at least, I'm ok with that (I respect all opinions) but then they should be consistent with their convictions and not say "Mother Turkey" while raising the historical Bosnian flag the Ottomans precisely forbid 500 years ago. I hope I didn't hurt you. Wish you the best
@19mx Жыл бұрын
What i like the most about your tutorials Rafika is not just the food, it's about your energy, your friendliness, cultural lessons, history, even details with plates Everything you do is just so beautiful and refreshing ❤😌🤗
@Refika Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much dear ♥️ lots of love!!
@caiomalaquias27853 жыл бұрын
I'm from Brazil. Just made it today, It is delicious! Your tip with the şerbet saved this and other recipes I was doing! I didn't have the kadayıf, so I used bifun noodles (it worked!!! although I am quite sure it was too crunchy). You are amazing, thank you!
@MsKomal4 жыл бұрын
I love you so much for stressing on 'berket' everytime. You put so many efforts to detail out utensils, techniques and alternatives❤️❤️❤️
@saharishsaleem94953 жыл бұрын
Made it for my husband's birthday...turned out to be a success!
@aysesultanguneroglu26184 жыл бұрын
I was just telling my husband how I love the way you explain recipes, very easy to understand and easy to remember ❤️
@sunitatomescu65983 жыл бұрын
Refıka, You are my favorite Turkish cook!! I love everything u make and how u give us little side info on history..etc also how natural u are and reminding us of not being wasteful!! Your personally is a cherry on top!! As I mentioned to you in another message, I live in Antalya Turkey and I hope to meet you one day!! Böyle devam et canım hiç değişme!! 😊
@priyankapardesiramachander8713 жыл бұрын
Someday gonna visit Turkey and savor every dish ❤️ love the culture and food in Turkey ❤️
@minkorrh2 жыл бұрын
The recipes, the cultural info, and the glowing effervescence of the chef......Refika, is what keeps me coming back. The imagery of such an amazing, beautiful city with such an amazing history is another plus. We in the west don't see much of Turkey, other than the political side of things when Erdogan makes some sort of decree or the resident PKK make a move. That's all we get. It's so refreshing to see how the Turks are just like us :))))) Love food, freedom, friends, and the good life.
@bulent24354 жыл бұрын
As a Turk, I can confirm that Künefe is an unimaginably amazing dessert.
@ninadiamant89374 жыл бұрын
As a Greek, I can only agree. 👍❤️
@shaimael-elaimy5904 жыл бұрын
As an Egyptian I concur
@sonersoner15864 жыл бұрын
As an somalia. Im cheese
@kyria_Vaia4 жыл бұрын
As a second Greek,I couldn't agree more
@jonbaum4 жыл бұрын
I grew up in Israel. Kunefe (or knaafe as the Palestinians call it) is indeed unbelievably amazing
@Terribleguitarist893 жыл бұрын
I spent 6 years working throughout the middle east... This is one of many dishes I fell in love with.
@RevShifty3 жыл бұрын
My goodness. With every video, I love you, your team, your channel, and Turkish cuisine more and more. You're all so wonderful, and the food and your presentation just keeps getting more lovely. Thanks to you, I've been cooking and eating food that isn't even available where I live, and even though quarantine has been rough in spots, your recipes, your channel, the food, and everyone involved have definitely helped smooth it out and helped me make the best of it. Thanks so much for all you all do!
@muhammadiqbal-ug7te3 жыл бұрын
Many people cook great food but you are the bestest teacher of KZbin. Queen of Turkish cooking. Thank you.
@lindaj54923 жыл бұрын
Pistachio, clotted cream, cheese, sherbet - and Rumi on the side; heaven on a plate ❤️
@ljwilliams7552 жыл бұрын
I visited my nearest Mediterranean grocery this afternoon and bought all the lovelies I need to make this. I'm so excited! Thank you for teaching us all the wonderful foods from your beautiful country.
@4wisemonkies4 жыл бұрын
I have tried few different kunefes I love love the Turkish Kunefe crispy and yummy. ITS THE BEST
@theradgraaf73472 жыл бұрын
Today i made my first kunefe, we have tried it when we where in Turkey, and loved it ever since. I can't buy it in the shops over here so i tried your recipe, and we love it. thank you and you team so much, thanks to you i can learn how to cook a good Turkeys dish❤ 🇱🇺
@xweet01233 жыл бұрын
I am a filipina fan of yours!! And i love kunefe!!! Thank you for the recipe!!!! 😘😘😘 more recipes!!!!!
@huckmulligan16093 жыл бұрын
Cheese, and pasta, and sugar?? I had no idea that Turkish food could be so irresponsibly decadent. This is such an inspiration! This is quickly becoming my favorite cooking channel. Thank you!
@deborahjimenez36664 жыл бұрын
Love from Arizona, Refika you have the sweetest heart and soul, and of course your cooking is Awesome!!!,.❤️
@queenjenna26964 жыл бұрын
Yes I'm in Arizona Tempe actually and I am making this for my son who actually luvs this. I picked up all my ingredients from Haji Baba a little treat before the Christmas holiday and Because he is working so hard on his JUDO classes and at work as well besides I luv this with a spot of tea. It's so refreshing to see another Refika fan and out in Arizona yay 😊
@kristinvanausdal82564 жыл бұрын
I'm in Arizona, too. I'd love to make this and I'm sure there's places that sell the ingredients in the Valley.
@yigittuncel40033 жыл бұрын
As a Turk that lived in Tempe area before, Baiz should carry all these ingredients. I used to do my "oriental" shopping from there and I pretty much found everything I needed. Definitely try their labneh too :) Enjoy!
@claudellehammon82053 жыл бұрын
I’m also in Arizona! Cheers to my Arizona neighbors. Cheers to all around the world. Good food makes us all neighbors, and happy.
@esunes29424 жыл бұрын
Actually, I found those künefe pans in the Turkish store, where I live, in France, for like 2€ :) I was so happy
@refikabirgul92444 жыл бұрын
Wowww
@victoriashevlin85874 жыл бұрын
Lucky..... congrats on your find!
@mrss21144 жыл бұрын
Omg, you are so lucky. I want these too😆😆😀
@roseline42133 жыл бұрын
Bonjour. Je me permets de vous demandez où vous l avez trouvé ? Je suis a Aix en Provence
@esunes29423 жыл бұрын
@@roseline4213 bonsoir! L’épicerie dont je parle est à Limoges
@stinagandham3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Refika for sharing not only these wonderful recipes, but also inspirational quote! It made my day!
@lenaea4 жыл бұрын
the whole world should experience this beauty!! don't be afraid of cheese, it never tastes salty 💫
@jodrew18454 жыл бұрын
But it does clog the arteries however, no one is living forever.
@lenaea4 жыл бұрын
@@jodrew1845 ahahahah definitely, the last time i ate this dessert was probably 3 years ago. i ate many times but it's like an addiction. you let it go or it gets you in 😂
@sadiyanp92634 жыл бұрын
there is goat cheese which tastes extremely salty. like saltier than actual salt🥴🥴. we cannot use it here. different places have their own version of cheese. may be that is the reason she told take cheese whch is less saltier.
@anandmathnisha6473 жыл бұрын
I love the way u explain each and every step so minutely, just like my mother. Your presence on screen brings life to food. thankyou for being so soulful.
@Pathrissia3 жыл бұрын
For some reason i haven't gotten any of your notifications for a few months. I felt something was missing in my life/on youtube. Now I know! Totally missed this energy and yummy recipes! Glad you are still making videos in English!
@shivvanithealchemist4 жыл бұрын
I love the joy and excitement and passion you create in cooking ... Surely reflects your Heart in this Art ... keep shining ... lots of love 💜✌💃❄
@BeBeqii3 жыл бұрын
Harikasin Refika! Özellikle türk kültürünü dünyaya acman muazzam bir hareket. Senin vizyonunu cok seviyorum. Elimden geldigi kadar kanalinizi destekliyorum. Iyiki varsiniz. Memleketimiz icin hayirli isler yapiyorsun! Tesekkürler
@Claudia-dn1wv4 жыл бұрын
I'm drooling 🤤 right now. You're awesome. Love to watch and listen to your stories and histories. I'm going to make this. Thank you 😊
@susanwick64232 жыл бұрын
When looking for arabic recipes on utube, I came across your recipes and since then have and love watching you cook. You do a great job of step to step explaining as well as making the cooking an interesting and fun loving episode to watch.You have a wonderful and humble nature. Will definitely try out these mouth watering dishes and send you a feedback on how it turned out. Thanks heaps for being an inspiration to me and the rest of everyone who watches your channel.
@shilpam40964 жыл бұрын
You girls have so much fun! I wish I could join you...Refika cooks, Bahar camera and I your dishwasher!!😂 And yes...one Rumi quote with each video 🙏...my favourite philosopher and poet " only from your heart can you touch the sky" ... that's how Refika touches us all with her recipes and her presentation... heartfelt passion!! ❤️🙏 Thank you!
@daakudaddy54533 жыл бұрын
Most of Rumi in English is grossly mistranslated. Most of his original poetry is just about Allah, Quran and Mohammad, very conservative and almost extremist. But the translator, an amateur non certified Persian translator, removed all religious elements. So the Rumi you know is not even the real Rumi.
@mariyazaharieva4 жыл бұрын
Oh the kunefe! My favourite turkish dessert! I bet this is what they eat in heaven! Is mozarella cheese suitable for the kunefe? And by the way to be honest it was very difficult for me to find dil peynir even in the big supermarkets in Turkey :( I hope someday you make a fistikli katmer recipe ❤️
@2sweet2b4got104 жыл бұрын
Wow, looks yummy 😋 Greetings from California USA 🇺🇸
@donnavorce8856 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for reminding all of us to not waste anything. That's always a good idea with all of our precious home resources. And we love your recipes. And the quote from Rumi! Life-changing. Thank you for everything.
@lv1435823 жыл бұрын
I love how you explained the entire process and make use of every single ingredient to the fullest.
@gardenroses95853 жыл бұрын
I made this for New Year’s Eve and it was amazing. I used mozzarella cheese as I didn’t have the rest handy, but it tasted so good! I’ve never been to turkey but hopefully will try the real deal one day. This will be my go to desert for when I have people over, it’s super quick. I’ve purchased the frozen kadaif and it is very handy to have for when needed. 👍 so good
@michellecoats66494 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! Always glad to see you and SOOOO happy to learn more traditional foods and their history.
@beatrice3643 жыл бұрын
Oh thanks I wanted to make kunafe. I bought the dough but wanted a good receip. Thanks as always ur receips r lovely and yummy . Love from Kerala, India. 🥰😍😍. Special thanks for showing it with normal pan.
@UfkAytas4 жыл бұрын
my favorite desserts : 1- Kunefe 2- Baklava
@bubbletwinsmom3 жыл бұрын
Sütlaç
@Spinnglish8 ай бұрын
I will try it today
@stuthihareendran77063 жыл бұрын
Love you refika and bahar ! All the little things you take care of, the focus is on actual teaching so that everyone can do it, rather than show off your own culinary skills. Love it!!! Have always been a fan, on top of that now you go quoting Rumi and Shams ❤️❤️❤️
@naginalatif94293 жыл бұрын
I’m from the UK. I’ve been hunting for a recipe and this one is the best I’ve ever come across! Thank you! Xxx
@MsLudgy4 жыл бұрын
OMG i love anything you cook, i love so much turkish food. Love from Argentina!
@janievan13 жыл бұрын
As an American from Kansas, I think it’s looks amazing!
@bettybotterbutter4 жыл бұрын
My god that looks spectacular! Beautifully shot and as always, you are charming to watch. Thank you!
@54Mello3 жыл бұрын
I have to make this...it’s now on my list of dish to look for either in a Turkish restaurant or market....when C-19 ends but while I wait I am going to try and make it.
@sabreenausman5764 жыл бұрын
You make everything so simple.. Loved Bahar and her sugar rush..
@14134-a2 жыл бұрын
My absolute fav dessert anywhere ! Its the first thing I eat once I land on Turkey ..not joking ! I love that copper pan
@N4Nai3 жыл бұрын
I love your energy and love for what you do and above all your down to earth attitude.
@samterian76943 жыл бұрын
origin of Knafeh is Arab they never get the credit but thanks to Rafika she makes all her videos delicious to watch, one of the best cooking channel.
@A-la-Weiss4 жыл бұрын
Hi refika. That's lovely! I'm eager to discover a briyani recipe from your channel.
@liviloo87 Жыл бұрын
I think I’m going to try this with mozzarella and ricotta mixed with a bit of sugar. Thank you for this recipe
@jonathanfinan7224 жыл бұрын
You're never really going to miss with a fried cheese pie, are you? This is precisely what I would eat all to myself.
@firoza0013 жыл бұрын
Love this lady full of life.. Her smile brings alot of energy to others
@lindasanchez17873 жыл бұрын
I have dreams about this beautiful, glorious dessert.
@stefniemeyer83103 жыл бұрын
Thank you for broadening our cooking experiences!! I love your energy! Fun! ... the filming is excellent! I can almost taste it! AND .... people who ‘break bread together, become friends’ Love from South Africa 💞
@chahya15082 жыл бұрын
Im in love with how u make it look so easy but yet how beautifully delicious the food is at the end. ❤️
@Refika2 жыл бұрын
Thank youuu
@zaria57852 жыл бұрын
I love that you referenced Shams Tabrizi quote to making this kunefe when you flipped it in the pan. ♥️
@Me-ks2fr4 жыл бұрын
I Love Künefe. I also bought a few künefe pans from a Turkish restaurant 😜 just to make it at home. In Germany we are Lucky and can buy fresh kadayif and the künefe cheese in the many Turkish supermarkets
@andrewsandilands89743 жыл бұрын
Great video. I am definitely going to try this. Really enjoying your channel - and it helps me learn Turkish! Andrew from the UK.
@clairewright81533 жыл бұрын
OMG I want to cook this now. Loving all you tips and tricks and your sense of humour and seriously the way you eat and share just shows love and passion.
@nroshdy1743 жыл бұрын
thank you thank you thank you I am from Egypt and I love kunafe
@hikmetkadirbozok69083 жыл бұрын
Others "Hi everyone!" Refika "High Everyone!" Love from Seoul ♥♥♥♥
@susiemoore-ratliff53 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Love all your videos!! You make magic happen in your kitchen!!!
@ggoddkkiller13424 жыл бұрын
I want a Kunefe pillow that i will hug, repose on and take a bite occasionally, perhaps in heaven😁😁
@Refika4 жыл бұрын
Hahahhaa .. ket me be your pillow.. hug me 😘🙏
@ggoddkkiller13424 жыл бұрын
@@Refika😍😍😍
@mrss21144 жыл бұрын
@@Refika I want to hug you too Rafika❤️👩❤️💋👩 my dear .
@lemony-snickett3 жыл бұрын
Not with that name lol
@malikahmad81703 жыл бұрын
Sad news, we would see your obituary soon in the somewhere middle pages of a local newspaper
@jmikhael18866 ай бұрын
I miss Istanbul. Lived for 3 years in Istanbul. Best 3 years of my life.
@Grymn3 жыл бұрын
That kunefe banana dessert sounds amazing. I'm gonna have to look up recipes for that.
@fairchan6710 ай бұрын
You just made me want to buy Turkish cookware for my home. Thank you for sharing.
@freshandzestyfood50334 жыл бұрын
Beautiful soul, beautiful recipes and beautiful backdrop. This channel is delicious!
@caseykittel3 жыл бұрын
Refika. I love how you honor the food so much. thank you. you are one of the best people. I love your country and the food!
@natianakashidze78563 жыл бұрын
Watching you from Georgia - Gurgistan - Sakartvelo ❤️❤️❤️ You're amazing Refika ❤️❤️❤️
@sprawkaart6443 Жыл бұрын
oh amazing, i recently had this desert in a restaurant in Turkey and fell in love with it, thank you so so much for sharing how to make it, i certainly will try! Looks amazing and not as complicated as i thought it would be
@danielabalanescu48653 жыл бұрын
I found Kadayf in Romania as well ! I can t wait to try this ! ❤️ just so you know I wanna try turkish food because of you ! Keep up the good work i can t wait for you to post another amazing recipe !
@syedsaniya Жыл бұрын
Oh my God! Thank you for this amazing receipe i made this today and my husband ate it all!!!
@s.eraaap77144 жыл бұрын
Eating Künefe feels like heaven on my tongue 😍😍😍 ADORE IT VERY MUCH!
@rubaimazumdar3 жыл бұрын
It looks absolutely gorgeous and delicious! In India I tried Kunefe first time in a Persian restaurant and remember the moment I put in my mouth. OMG it was like a a moment of meditation. I was so deeply engrossed in its taste that I was silent for minutes enjoying it’s amazing g taste. I have tried making it at home and since cream is not easily available, I used milk solids and mozzarella cheese as it filling. Love all your recipes
@celestehammell3 жыл бұрын
I so love your show!!!!! Thank you and your team for these delightful shows. Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season. May all your good wishes come true💖😇💐
@whiteheaven20113 жыл бұрын
Everytime i watch your videos, i say Alhamdulillah that i found your channel. You are a great story teller and cook. Your videos are spot on in terms of editing, content, recipes, how you cook, how you narrate, how you educate! MashaAllāh and thankyou ❤
@judywijesinghe73054 жыл бұрын
Waaaw Rafika! MY mouth is watering to try this Recipe.😋thank you and God bless you😍🌻🌻👍
@sadiaafzal74033 жыл бұрын
I think this is the best cheese dessert ever 😋. Thank you for sharing it . I tried it at turkish restaurant.
@michellemeyer12144 жыл бұрын
It’s the perfect balance of sweet and savory! Love you Refika and the videos coming!
@ayseesahin93883 жыл бұрын
Yum cant wait to try this! Love all of your recipes and videos, thankyou refika 🥰 lots of love from a Turk in Australia 🇦🇺 🇹🇷
@OjaysReel4 жыл бұрын
Went from "no way I can ever make this" to actually debating when to do so! Gotta get to that Bahar sugar-rush zone fast; I hear it's the best place to be during a pandemic.
@Refika3 жыл бұрын
Hahahhaa... yoı are always welcome here.. you can really really make it..
@senemgencer713 жыл бұрын
Refika I am proud of you. I am from Diyarbakır and I am an old student of Mr. Bread's (Burak) father, but I live in Zurich with my family and right now my mouth is watering 😛 Greetings and love
@noa26154 жыл бұрын
Kunefe is my favorite dessert! Definitely going to try make it! Lots of love from israel!
@guadalupebarnett45593 жыл бұрын
Merhaba Rafika, thank you for sharing all these wonderful Turkish recipes. I can't wait to visit Istanbul! Greetings from North Carolina, US.
@goncagulharput53214 жыл бұрын
This is amazing! Definitely going to try this 😍😍. You’re the best Refika!
@jadetea61123 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this very detailed and informative tutorial! I had kunefe in Dubai some years ago and never knew how to find it again when I returned to USA. It's so delicious and surprisingly simple! It makes for a diet friendly desert!
@redoorn4 жыл бұрын
Hooray for Bereket! A wonderful philosophy :-D
@avibanarus39792 жыл бұрын
Refika I just made this. Genuinely, I’m blown away. It’s better than kanafe from Nublus, you may have heard about it? But yours was WOW. I’m in Istanbul often and would love some pans like the ones you use. Any suggestions of good places to buy?
@monai96603 жыл бұрын
As always amazing video. Love how you and your crew are so candid in the videos🤩 When you say double clotted cream, do you mean Kaymak? Thank you🥰
@KH-nw3cq3 жыл бұрын
Yeah it’s kaymak
@Refika3 жыл бұрын
Exactly!
@MorenaKeyra3 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to go back to Turkey and eat künefe, when I found out it was love at first bite! Kisses Turkish friends.. ❣️🇵🇾 🇹🇷 😘😘
@awesmax80104 жыл бұрын
5 minutes +300 views!!! this channel has grown mashaAllah
@sarahmj32263 жыл бұрын
I LOVE it. I have a coworker who is from Turkey and his wife would make it for our potlucks. Very tasty.