https://evertasted.com/en/general-information-for-foodies/Recent content in General Information for Foodies on evertastedHugoenThu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://evertasted.com/en/yemekde-yaygin-olarak-kullanilan-baharatlar/Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://evertasted.com/en/yemekde-yaygin-olarak-kullanilan-baharatlar/<h2 id="spices-commonly-used-in-food">Spices Commonly Used in Food</h2> <p>Spices used in food not only increase the flavor of food, but also provide many health benefits. Here is a list of spices that are frequently used in kitchens and found in different cultures:</p> <h3 id="-basic-and-common-spices">🟢 <strong>Basic and Common Spices</strong></h3> <p>(Used frequently in many cuisines)</p> <ul> <li>Black pepper</li> <li>Red pepper flakes</li> <li>Red pepper powder (sweet and hot)</li> <li>Cumin</li> <li>Mint (dried)</li> <li>Thyme</li> <li>Sumac</li> <li>Salt</li> <li>Bay leaf</li> <li>Turmeric</li> <li>Ginger (powdered or fresh)</li> <li>Cinnamon (powdered and stick)</li> <li>Allspice</li> <li>Nutmeg (nutmeg)</li> <li>Cloves</li> <li>Fennel seed</li> </ul> <hr> <h3 id="-middle-eastern-and-turkish-cuisine-spices">🟠 <strong>Middle Eastern and Turkish Cuisine Spices</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Isot (Urfa pepper)</li> <li>Zahter</li> <li>Mahlep</li> <li>Anise</li> <li>Fenugreek</li> <li>Mustard seed</li> <li>Verjuice (not a spice but as a sauce additive)</li> <li>Nigella (for buns) herb)</li> <li>Dried basil</li> </ul> <hr> <h3 id="-indian-and-asian-spices">🔴 <strong>Indian and Asian Spices</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Garam masala</li> <li>Curry</li> <li>Asafoetida (hing)</li> <li>Kari leaves</li> <li>Coriander (seeds and powder)</li> <li>Mustard seeds (yellow/black)</li> <li>Chili powder</li> <li>Cardamom (green and black)</li> <li>Fenugreek (fenugreek)</li> <li>Ajwain (sorghum seed)</li> </ul> <hr> <h3 id="-aromatic-dried-herbs">🟡 <strong>Aromatic Dried Herbs</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Rosemary</li> <li>Sage</li> <li>Marjoram</li> <li>Basil</li> <li>Dill (dried)</li> <li>Parsley (dried)</li> <li>Lavender (especially in some meat dishes)</li> </ul> <hr> <h3 id="-suitable-spices-for-desserts">🟤 <strong>Suitable Spices for Desserts</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Cinnamon</li> <li>Cloves</li> <li>Nutmeg</li> <li>Vanillin or vanilla bean</li> <li>Cardamom</li> <li>Ginger</li> <li>Fennel</li> <li>Dried orange/lemon peel (grated)</li> </ul> <hr> <h3 id="-spice-blends">🔵 <strong>Spice Blends</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Meatball spice</li> <li>Chicken spice</li> <li>Fish spice</li> <li>Cajun blend</li> <li>Ras el hanout (North Africa)</li> <li>Za’atar (Middle East)</li> <li>Chinese five spice</li> <li>Seasoned salts (e.g. garlic salt)</li> </ul>https://evertasted.com/en/in-which-dishes-is-sheep-tallow-used/Sun, 08 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://evertasted.com/en/in-which-dishes-is-sheep-tallow-used/<h2 id="in-which-dishes-is-sheep-tallow-used">In Which Dishes Is Sheep Tallow Used?</h2> <p>Sheep lard, which has been used in Turkish cuisine for centuries, has an important place especially in traditional dishes with its flavor and aroma. Sheep suet is also known among the public as &ldquo;tail fat&rdquo; or &ldquo;belly suet&rdquo;. Due to its intense aroma, it adds a unique flavor to dishes when used in the right amount. So in which dishes is sheep suet used? Here are the details:</p>https://evertasted.com/en/list-of-fruits-used-in-cooking/Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://evertasted.com/en/list-of-fruits-used-in-cooking/<p>Fruits used in cooking have an important place in recipes and kitchen applications. Here is a list of commonly used fruit types:</p> <h2 id="stone-fruits">Stone Fruits</h2> <ul> <li>Peach</li> <li>Apricot</li> <li>Plum (green, yellow, purple)</li> <li>Cherries</li> <li>Sour Cherry</li> <li>Nectarines</li> <li>Aluch</li> <li>Can plum</li> <li>Damson plum</li> <li>Greengage plum</li> </ul> <h2 id="soft-fruit-types-pomes">Soft Fruit Types (Pomes)</h2> <ul> <li>Apple (many varieties)</li> <li>Pear (many varieties)</li> <li>Quince</li> <li>Medlar</li> <li>Hawthorn</li> <li>Rowan</li> </ul> <h2 id="citrus-fruits-citrus">Citrus Fruits (Citrus)</h2> <ul> <li>Orange</li> <li>Lemon</li> <li>Tangerine</li> <li>Grapefruit</li> <li>Lime</li> <li>Bergamot</li> <li>Sour Orange</li> <li>Kumquat</li> <li>Pomelo</li> <li>Yuzu</li> <li>Kaffir lime</li> <li>Blood orange</li> <li>Clementine</li> </ul> <h2 id="berries">Berries</h2> <ul> <li>Grapes (many varieties)</li> <li>Strawberries</li> <li>Raspberries</li> <li>Blackberry</li> <li>Blueberry</li> <li>Cranberry</li> <li>Gooseberry</li> <li>Currant</li> <li>Elderberry</li> <li>Mulberry</li> <li>Goji berry</li> </ul> <h2 id="tropical-fruits">Tropical Fruits</h2> <ul> <li>Banana</li> <li>Pineapple</li> <li>Mango</li> <li>Papaya</li> <li>Passion fruit</li> <li>Guava</li> <li>Kiwi</li> <li>Avocado</li> <li>Coconut</li> <li>Dragon fruit</li> <li>Starfruit (carambola)</li> <li>Lychee</li> <li>Rambutan</li> <li>Mangosteen</li> <li>Jackfruit</li> <li>Durian</li> <li>Breadfruit</li> <li>Cherimoya</li> <li>Soursop</li> </ul> <h2 id="dried-fruits">Dried Fruits</h2> <ul> <li>Raisins</li> <li>Dried apricots</li> <li>Dried figs</li> <li>Dates</li> <li>Dried plums</li> <li>Dried peaches</li> <li>Dried apples</li> </ul> <h2 id="common-fruits-in-türkiye">Common Fruits in Türkiye</h2> <h3 id="mediterranean-region">Mediterranean Region</h3> <ul> <li>Orange (Finike, Antalya)</li> <li>Lemon</li> <li>Mandarin</li> <li>Grapefruit</li> <li>Banana (Antalya, Mersin)</li> <li>Pomegranate</li> </ul> <h3 id="aegean-region">Aegean Region</h3> <ul> <li>Fig</li> <li>Grape (many varieties)</li> <li>Olive</li> </ul> <h3 id="black-sea-region">Black Sea Region</h3> <ul> <li>Hazelnut</li> <li>Kiwi</li> <li>Tea (leaf)</li> </ul> <h3 id="central-anatolia">Central Anatolia</h3> <ul> <li>Apple (Amasya, Isparta)</li> <li>Cherry (Afyon)</li> <li>Apricot (Malatya)</li> </ul> <h3 id="eastern-anatolia">Eastern Anatolia</h3> <ul> <li>Walnut</li> <li>Almond</li> </ul> <h2 id="exotic-and-less-known-fruits">Exotic and Less Known Fruits</h2> <ul> <li>Açai</li> <li>Cactus pear (prickly pear)</li> <li>Feijoa</li> <li>Persimmon (persimmon)</li> <li>Pomegranate (pomegranate)</li> <li>Quince (quince)</li> <li>Tamarind</li> <li>Ugli fruit</li> <li>Xigua (Chinese watermelon)</li> <li>Yacon</li> </ul> <h2 id="cucurbitaceae---technically-a-fruit">Cucurbitaceae - Technically a fruit</h2> <ul> <li>Watermelon</li> <li>Melon</li> <li>Honeydew melon</li> <li>Cantaloupe melon</li> </ul> <h2 id="ink-fruits">Ink Fruits</h2> <ul> <li>Fig</li> <li>Mulberry (white, black)</li> <li>Breadfruit</li> </ul> <h2 id="compound-fruits">Compound Fruits</h2> <ul> <li>Pineapple</li> <li>Mulberry</li> </ul> <h2 id="asian-fruits">Asian Fruits</h2> <ul> <li>Persimmon</li> <li>Asian pear</li> <li>Jujube</li> <li>Longan</li> <li>Buddha&rsquo;s hand citron</li> <li>Japanese plum</li> </ul> <h2 id="african-fruits">African Fruits</h2> <ul> <li>Baobab fruit</li> <li>African cucumber</li> <li>Marula</li> <li>Kanna fig</li> </ul> <h2 id="south-american-fruits">South American Fruits</h2> <ul> <li>Acerola</li> <li>Caju (cashew fruit)</li> <li>Guarana</li> <li>Pitaya</li> <li>Lucuma</li> </ul> <h2 id="driedprocessed-fruit-products">Dried/Processed Fruit Products</h2> <ul> <li>Dried fruit mixes</li> <li>Fruit juices</li> <li>Fruit purees</li> <li>Fruit preserves</li> <li>Jams and marmalades</li> <li>Fruit vinegars</li> </ul> <h2 id="fruit-based-sweeteners">Fruit-Based Sweeteners</h2> <ul> <li>Date paste</li> <li>Fruit syrups</li> <li>Agave syrup</li> <li>Maple syrup</li> </ul> <h2 id="special-uses-in-turkish-cuisine">Special Uses in Turkish Cuisine</h2> <h3 id="in-desserts">In Desserts</h3> <ul> <li>Quince Dessert</li> <li>Fig Dessert</li> <li>Apricot Dessert</li> <li>Apple Dessert</li> </ul> <h3 id="in-meals">In Meals</h3> <ul> <li>Chickpeas with Meat (with Dried Apricots)</li> <li>Pilaf (with Grapes, Pistachios)</li> <li>Chicken Meals (with Plums, Apricots)</li> </ul> <h3 id="in-beverages">In Beverages</h3> <ul> <li>Sherbet Varieties</li> <li>Fruit Juices</li> <li>Compote</li> </ul> <h2 id="use-according-to-fruit-types">Use According to Fruit Types</h2> <h3 id="sweet-fruits">Sweet Fruits</h3> <ul> <li>Direct Consumption</li> <li>Dessert Making</li> <li>Smoothie and Beverage</li> </ul> <h3 id="sour-fruits">Sour Fruits</h3> <ul> <li>Pickle Making</li> <li>Sauces</li> <li>Salad</li> </ul> <h3 id="flavored-fruits">Flavored Fruits</h3> <ul> <li>As Spice</li> <li>Tea Making</li> <li>Perfume Industry</li> </ul> <hr> <p><strong>Nutritional Values ​​(example, per 100g):</strong></p>https://evertasted.com/en/list-of-grains-used-in-cooking/Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://evertasted.com/en/list-of-grains-used-in-cooking/<h2 id="main-cereals-real-cereals---poaceae-family">Main Cereals (Real Cereals - Poaceae Family)</h2> <h3 id="types-of-wheat">Types of Wheat</h3> <ul> <li>Bread wheat (Triticum aestivum)</li> <li>Durum wheat (makarya)</li> <li>Emmer wheat (old wheat)</li> <li>Einkorn wheat (einkorn wheat)</li> <li>Spelt wheat</li> <li>Kamut wheat</li> <li>Bulgur (processed wheat)</li> <li>Freekeh (green wheat)</li> </ul> <h3 id="types-of-rice">Types of Rice</h3> <ul> <li>White rice</li> <li>Brown rice</li> <li>Basmati rice</li> <li>Jasmine rice</li> <li>Arborio rice (risotto rice)</li> <li>Sushi rice</li> <li>Glutinous rice (sticky rice)</li> <li>Wild rice</li> <li>Red rice</li> <li>Black rice</li> <li>Bomba rice (Spanish)</li> <li>Carnaroli rice</li> <li>Calrose rice</li> </ul> <h3 id="corn">Corn</h3> <ul> <li>Yellow corn</li> <li>White corn</li> <li>Blue corn</li> <li>Popcorn</li> <li>Corn flour</li> <li>Polenta corn</li> <li>Dent corn</li> <li>Flint corn</li> <li>Sweet corn</li> </ul> <h3 id="barley">Barley</h3> <ul> <li>Pearl barley</li> <li>Hulled barley</li> <li>Pot barley</li> <li>Quick-cooking barley</li> <li>Barley bulgur</li> </ul> <h3 id="oats">Oats</h3> <ul> <li>Rolled oats</li> <li>Steel-cut oats</li> <li>Quick oats</li> <li>Oat flour</li> <li>Oat groats</li> </ul> <h3 id="rye">Rye</h3> <ul> <li>Rye grain</li> <li>Rye flour</li> <li>Pumpernickel rye</li> </ul> <h3 id="millet">Millet</h3> <ul> <li>Proso millet</li> <li>Pearl millet</li> <li>Finger millet</li> <li>Foxtail millet</li> <li>Barnyard millet</li> <li>Little millet</li> <li>Kodo millet</li> </ul> <h2 id="pseudocereals">Pseudocereals</h2> <h3 id="quinoa-types">Quinoa Types</h3> <ul> <li>White quinoa</li> <li>Red quinoa</li> <li>Black quinoa</li> <li>Tricolor quinoa</li> </ul> <h3 id="amaranth">Amaranth</h3> <ul> <li>Amaranth grain</li> <li>Amaranth flour</li> </ul> <h3 id="buckwheat">Buckwheat</h3> <ul> <li>Buckwheat grain</li> <li>Buckwheat flour</li> <li>Soba (buckwheat noodles)</li> </ul> <h3 id="kanihua">Kanihua</h3> <ul> <li>Kanihua grain (Andes)</li> </ul> <h3 id="chia">Chia</h3> <ul> <li>Chia seed</li> </ul> <h2 id="common-grains-in-türkiye">Common Grains in Türkiye</h2> <h3 id="traditional-turkish-grains">Traditional Turkish Grains</h3> <ul> <li>Einkorn wheat</li> <li>Kavılca wheat</li> <li>Bursa black rice</li> <li>Osmancık rice</li> <li>Baldo rice</li> <li>Tosya rice</li> </ul> <h3 id="regional-varieties">Regional Varieties</h3> <ul> <li>Karacadağ wheat</li> <li>Erzurum Karasi wheat</li> <li>Adana rice</li> <li>Central Anatolian barley</li> </ul> <h2 id="ancient-and-old-grains">Ancient and Old Grains</h2> <h3 id="ancient-wheats">Ancient Wheats</h3> <ul> <li>Einkorn (single grain wheat)</li> <li>Emmer (two grain wheat)</li> <li>Spelt</li> <li>Khorasan wheat</li> </ul> <h3 id="other-ancient-grains">Other Ancient Grains</h3> <ul> <li>Teff (Ethiopia)</li> <li>Fonio (Africa)</li> <li>Job&rsquo;s tears (Asia)</li> </ul> <h2 id="specially-processed-grains">Specially Processed Grains</h2> <h3 id="fermented-grains">Fermented Grains</h3> <ul> <li>Tempeh (made from soy but similar to cereal)</li> <li>Idli (rice and lentils)</li> <li>Dosa (rice batter)</li> </ul> <h3 id="puffed-grains">Puffed Grains</h3> <ul> <li>Puffed rice</li> <li>Puffed wheat</li> <li>Popcorn</li> </ul> <h3 id="crushed-grains">Crushed Grains</h3> <ul> <li>Rolled oats</li> <li>Rolled barley</li> <li>Cracked wheat</li> </ul> <h2 id="regional-special-grains">Regional Special Grains</h2> <h3 id="african-grains">African Grains</h3> <ul> <li>Teff</li> <li>Fonio</li> <li>Sorghum (millet)</li> <li>African rice</li> </ul> <h3 id="asian-grains">Asian Grains</h3> <ul> <li>Job&rsquo;s tears</li> <li>Japanese millet</li> <li>Adlay</li> </ul> <h3 id="american-grains">American Grains</h3> <ul> <li>Teosinte (ancestor of corn)</li> <li>Wild rice</li> <li>Mayagrass</li> </ul> <h2 id="grain-products">Grain Products</h2> <h3 id="flours">Flours</h3> <ul> <li>Wheat flour (white, whole wheat)</li> <li>Rice flour</li> <li>Corn flour</li> <li>Barley flour</li> <li>Oat flour</li> <li>Rye flour</li> <li>Quinoa flour</li> <li>Buckwheat flour</li> </ul> <h3 id="semolina">Semolina</h3> <ul> <li>Wheat semolina</li> <li>Corn semolina</li> <li>Rice semolina</li> </ul> <h3 id="types-of-bulgur">Types of Bulgur</h3> <ul> <li>Fine bulgur</li> <li>Medium bulgur</li> <li>Coarse bulgur</li> <li>Meatball bulgur</li> </ul> <h2 id="traditional-grain-based-foods">Traditional Grain-Based Foods</h2> <h3 id="turkish-cuisine">Turkish Cuisine</h3> <ul> <li>Rice varieties</li> <li>Bulgur pilaf</li> <li>Keşkek</li> <li>Ashure</li> <li>Porridge</li> </ul> <h3 id="world-cuisines">World Cuisines</h3> <ul> <li>Risotto (Italy)</li> <li>Paella (Spain)</li> <li>Polenta (Italy)</li> <li>Congee (China)</li> <li>Khichdi (India)</li> </ul> <hr> <p><strong>Nutritional Values ​​(approximately per 100g):</strong></p>https://evertasted.com/en/list-of-legumes-used-in-cooking/Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://evertasted.com/en/list-of-legumes-used-in-cooking/<p>Legumes used in cooking in general are known for their high protein content and nutritional value. Here is a list of commonly used legumes in cooking:</p> <h2 id="bean-varieties">Bean Varieties</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://evertasted.com/dry-beans-white-beans/">White kidney beans</a></li> <li>Kidney beans</li> <li>Black beans</li> <li>Pinto beans</li> <li>Navy beans</li> <li>Butter beans</li> <li>Cannellini beans</li> <li>Great Northern beans</li> <li>Adzuki beans (red beans - Asian)</li> <li>Mung beans (green beans)</li> <li>Fava beans (broad beans)</li> <li>Green beans</li> <li>Yellow beans</li> <li>Borlotti beans</li> <li>Cranberry beans</li> <li>Flageolet beans</li> <li>Tepary beans</li> <li>Jacobs cattle beans</li> <li>Romano beans</li> </ul> <h2 id="lentil-varieties">Lentil Varieties</h2> <ul> <li>Red lentils</li> <li>Green lentils</li> <li>Brown lentils</li> <li>Beluga lentils</li> <li>Yellow lentils</li> <li>Coral lentils</li> <li>French lentils (Le Puy)</li> <li>Petite crimson lentils</li> <li>Macachiados lentils</li> </ul> <h2 id="chickpea-varieties">Chickpea Varieties</h2> <ul> <li>Yellow chickpeas (garbanzo beans)</li> <li>Black chickpeas (kala chana)</li> <li>Green chickpeas</li> <li>Kabuli chickpeas</li> <li>Desi chickpeas</li> <li>Bengal gram</li> </ul> <h2 id="types-of-peas">Types of Peas</h2> <ul> <li>Split pea</li> <li>Green pea</li> <li>Yellow pea</li> <li>Fresh pea</li> <li>Snap pea</li> <li>Snow pea</li> <li>Field pea</li> <li>Black-eyed pea</li> <li>Cowpea</li> </ul> <h2 id="black-eyed-pea-and-similar">Black-eyed pea and similar</h2> <ul> <li>Black-eyed pea</li> <li>Flower pea</li> <li>Red pea</li> <li>Yard-long bean</li> <li>Asparagus bean</li> </ul> <h2 id="soybean-products">Soybean Products</h2> <ul> <li>Soybeans</li> <li>Edamame (fresh soybean)</li> <li>Soybean flour</li> <li>Tofu (bean curd)</li> <li>Tempeh</li> <li>Miso</li> <li>Natto</li> </ul> <h2 id="types-of-beans">Types of Beans</h2> <ul> <li>Fresh pea</li> <li>Dried pea</li> <li>Broad bean</li> <li>Horse bean</li> <li>Windsor bean</li> </ul> <h2 id="lupin-lupin">Lupin (Lupin)</h2> <ul> <li>White lupin</li> <li>Blue lupin</li> <li>Yellow lupin</li> <li>Andean lupin</li> </ul> <h2 id="common-in-turkish-cuisine">Common in Turkish Cuisine</h2> <ul> <li>Dermason bean</li> <li>Horoz bean</li> <li>Sugar bean</li> <li>Ispir bean</li> <li>Göynük bean</li> <li>Akdağ bean</li> <li>Çali bean</li> <li>Antalya bean</li> </ul> <h2 id="legumes-of-the-indian-subcontinent">Legumes of the Indian Subcontinent</h2> <ul> <li>Chana dal (slit chickpea)</li> <li>Moong dal (mung bean)</li> <li>Masoor dal (red lentil)</li> <li>Toor dal (pigeon pea)</li> <li>Urad dal (black gram)</li> <li>Kulthi dal (horse gram)</li> <li>Rajma (red bean)</li> </ul> <h2 id="african-legumes">African Legumes</h2> <ul> <li>Bambara groundnut</li> <li>African yam bean</li> <li>Kersting&rsquo;s groundnut</li> <li>Pigeon pea</li> <li>Cowpea</li> </ul> <h2 id="south-american-legumes">South American Legumes</h2> <ul> <li>Lima bean</li> <li>Runner bean</li> <li>Tepary bean</li> <li>Jicama bean</li> <li>Velvet bean</li> </ul> <h2 id="asia-pacific-legumes">Asia Pacific Legumes</h2> <ul> <li>Winged bean</li> <li>Guar bean</li> <li>Cluster bean</li> <li>Jack bean</li> <li>Sword bean</li> <li>Moth bean</li> </ul> <h2 id="fresh-young-legumes">Fresh (Young) Legumes</h2> <ul> <li>Green beans</li> <li>Fresh peas</li> <li>Fresh broad beans</li> <li>Fresh black-eyed peas</li> <li>Edamame</li> <li>Sugar snap peas</li> </ul> <h2 id="processed-legume-products">Processed Legume Products</h2> <ul> <li>Hummus (chickpea paste)</li> <li>Dal (Indian lentil soup)</li> <li>Falafel</li> <li>Besan (chickpea flour)</li> <li>Soy sauce</li> <li>Fermented soy products</li> </ul> <hr> <p><strong>Protein Content (Approx. per 100g):</strong></p>https://evertasted.com/en/list-of-vegetables-used-in-cooking/Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://evertasted.com/en/list-of-vegetables-used-in-cooking/<h2 id="leafy-greens">Leafy Greens</h2> <ul> <li>Spinach</li> <li>Lettuce (romaine lettuce, arugula, curly etc.)</li> <li>Cabbage (white, red, brussel sprouts)</li> <li>Cauliflower</li> <li>Broccoli</li> <li>Arugula</li> <li>Sorrel</li> <li>Mallow</li> <li>Radish leaf</li> <li>Chard</li> <li>Chinese cabbage</li> <li>Celery leaf</li> <li>Parsley</li> <li>Dill</li> <li>Cress</li> <li>Mint</li> <li>Basil</li> <li>Thyme</li> <li>Rosemary</li> </ul> <h2 id="root-vegetables">Root Vegetables</h2> <ul> <li>Potato</li> <li>Carrot</li> <li>Radish</li> <li>Turnip</li> <li>Beetroot</li> <li>Celery root</li> <li>Jerusalem artichoke</li> <li>Sweet potato</li> <li>Kohlrabi</li> <li>Celery</li> <li>White radish (Japanese radish)</li> </ul> <h2 id="onion-vegetables">Onion Vegetables</h2> <ul> <li>Onion (onion, spring onion)</li> <li>Garlic</li> <li>Leek</li> <li>Green onion</li> <li>Shallot</li> <li>Chalot onion</li> </ul> <h2 id="fruit-vegetables">Fruit Vegetables</h2> <ul> <li>Tomato</li> <li>Pepper (green, red, yellow, hot)</li> <li>Eggplant</li> <li>Zucchini (squash, pumpkin, zucchini varieties)</li> <li>Cucumber</li> <li>Cucumber</li> <li>Okra</li> <li>Beans (green beans, kidney beans)</li> <li>Peas (fresh peas)</li> <li>Black-eyed peas</li> <li>Corn</li> <li>Avocado</li> </ul> <h2 id="mushrooms">Mushrooms</h2> <ul> <li>Champignon</li> <li>Chestnut mushroom</li> <li>Shiitake</li> <li>Portobello</li> <li>Porcini</li> <li>Morel</li> <li>Chanterelle</li> <li>Oyster mushroom</li> </ul> <h2 id="seafood-vegetables">Seafood Vegetables</h2> <ul> <li>Sea lettuce</li> <li>Nori</li> <li>Wakame</li> <li>Kombu</li> <li>Dulse</li> </ul> <h2 id="flower-and-bud-vegetables">Flower and Bud Vegetables</h2> <ul> <li>Cauliflower</li> <li>Broccoli</li> <li>Artichoke</li> <li>Capers</li> <li>Broccoli sprouts</li> </ul> <h2 id="stem-vegetables">Stem Vegetables</h2> <ul> <li>Celery stalk</li> <li>Asparagus</li> <li>Rebarba</li> <li>Leek (white part)</li> <li>Bamboo shoot</li> </ul> <h2 id="common-in-turkish-cuisine">Common in Turkish Cuisine</h2> <ul> <li>Purslane</li> <li>Vinegar</li> <li>Wild spinach</li> <li>Labada</li> <li>Chicory</li> <li>Poppy grass</li> <li>Cibes</li> <li>Kenger</li> <li>Goosefoot</li> <li>Tırşık</li> <li>Efelek</li> <li>Yogurt herb</li> </ul> <h2 id="common-in-asian-cuisine">Common in Asian Cuisine</h2> <ul> <li>Bok choy</li> <li>Napa cabbage</li> <li>Daikon radish</li> <li>Bitter melon</li> <li>Luffa</li> <li>Water spinach</li> <li>Chinese broccoli</li> <li>Yard long beans</li> </ul> <h2 id="mediterranean-and-middle-eastern-vegetables">Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Vegetables</h2> <ul> <li>Olive leaf</li> <li>Vine leaf</li> <li>Chicory</li> <li>Arugula</li> <li>Red beet greens</li> <li>Molokhia</li> </ul> <h2 id="special-and-exotic-vegetables">Special and Exotic Vegetables</h2> <ul> <li>Artichoke</li> <li>Fennel</li> <li>Radicchio</li> <li>Endive</li> <li>Watercress</li> <li>Arugula</li> <li>Chard</li> <li>Collard greens</li> <li>Mustard greens</li> <li>Turnip greens</li> </ul> <h2 id="canneddried-vegetables">Canned/Dried Vegetables</h2> <ul> <li>Dried tomatoes</li> <li>Pickled vegetables</li> <li>Canned corn</li> <li>Canned peas</li> <li>Pickled leaves</li> </ul> <hr> <p><strong>Note:</strong> This list includes commonly used vegetables. There are thousands of vegetable varieties worldwide and new varieties are constantly being discovered or developed. Due to regional differences and cultural preferences, this list may vary from region to region.</p>https://evertasted.com/en/traditional-100-soup-list-with-short-descriptions/Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://evertasted.com/en/traditional-100-soup-list-with-short-descriptions/<p><img src="https://evertasted.com/images/mermicek-corbasi.png" alt=""></p> <p>Below you can find 100 traditional Turkish soups with short descriptions and divided into categories. Categories are classified as; <em>meat soups, vegetable soups, legume soups, yogurt soups, grain/flour soups, seafood soups</em> and <em>special/local soups</em>.</p> <hr> <h2 id="-meat-and-bone-broth-soups">🥩 <strong>Meat and Bone Broth Soups</strong></h2> <ol> <li> <p><strong>Tripe Soup</strong> – Soup made with beef tripe, served with garlic and vinegar.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Kelle Paça Soup</strong> – A highly nutritious soup prepared with sheep’s head and feet.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Tandır Soup</strong> – A hearty soup made with cubed meat and bone broth.</p>https://evertasted.com/en/recipe-categories/Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://evertasted.com/en/recipe-categories/<p><img src="https://evertasted.com/images/featured-background-recipes.jpg" alt=""></p> <p>I have prepared a comprehensive <strong>category system</strong> that is both user-friendly and SEO-efficient for recipe preparation. Below, I propose a hierarchical structure that includes many headings from soups to desserts, main dishes to diet recipes.</p> <p>This structure allows users to easily access the recipes they are looking for, while also being optimized for search engines. Detailed recipes can be presented under each category with subcategories.</p> <p>In this way, users can easily access both general and specific recipes. In addition, with this structure, you can organize your recipes better and increase the user experience.</p>https://evertasted.com/en/tips-to-prevent-mutton-meat-roasting-odor/Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://evertasted.com/en/tips-to-prevent-mutton-meat-roasting-odor/<p><img src="https://evertasted.com/images/koyun-eti-kavurma.png" alt="Roasted Mutton, tomato and peppers on a white plate ready to serve presentation"></p> <p>You can use the following methods to reduce or eliminate the heavy smell (often referred to as “lamb smell”) that occurs when roasting mutton:</p> <hr> <h3 id="-precautions-to-be-taken-before-cooking">🥩 <strong>Precautions to be Taken Before Cooking</strong></h3> <ol> <li> <p><strong>Clean the Nerves and Fats of the Meat</strong>: The smell usually comes from tail fat and inner fat. Clean the excess fat and nervous parts.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Soak in Vinegar or Lemon Water</strong>: Soaking the meat in vinegar or lemon water for 1-2 hours both reduces the odor and softens the meat.</p>