I am a native of Turkey and Turkish cuisine and culture is my passion. I taught Turkish cooking classes through Central Market Cooking School in Texas (Austin, San Antonio and Houston) as a guest chef for 5 years, when I lived in Austin, Texas. It was a wonderful experience to introduce my homeland’s cuisine, history and traditions to fellow, enthusiastic foodies and I have been delighted to see such amazing interest for Turkish cuisine, and what has been cooked in Turkish homes.
I now teach Turkish cooking classes privately and with Cookery Schools in England and through cookery schools like the Divertimenti Cookery School in London, the Istanbul Culinary Institute in Istanbul, in JA University, Amman – Jordan and Central Market Cooking Schools in Texas, USA for 10 years. I am also delighted to start teaching at Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Cookery School in Boston – USA on Nov 9th and 10th 2019. Here you can find my upcoming Turkish cooking classes near you. I also teach Turkish cookery classes for small parties in the comfort of your home, as well as 1 to 1 tuition for foodies, professional chefs, tutoring for Private Yacht Chefs and Food Consultancy. Please contact me for inquiries.
“An unforgettable evening of Turkish cookery; loved your passion, enthusiasm and clear instructions, many thanks for an amazing class.”
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Ozlem’s Turkish Meze Feast Online Class with Milk Street Cooking School
Saturday, December 5th, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM GMT
I am delighted to be teaching a delicious Turkish meze feast online class with Milk Street Cooking School on Saturday, December 5th, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM GMT. We will be making the ever popular Traybake filo pastry with spinach and feta (Ispanakli, Peynirli Borek) and a spicy bulgur wheat salad with pomegranate molasses (Kisir), from Ozlem’s Turkish Table cookery book. Fantastic recipes that we can recreate at home, great for the upcoming holiday season too.
Please register at this link, if you like to join our Turkish Meze Feast online class, registration open worldwide.
Spinach and cheese pie with filo pastry – Ispanakli, Peynirli Borek
Hands On Turkish Cookery Class with Ozlem Warren at Yakamoz Hotel, Fethiye – Turkey
Wednesday, October14th, Tuesday, 9.30am to 1pm
Home made baklava is delicious, lighter and easier than you think, as we will have a go at our class
Cost per person: 45 GBP (cash) per person – the cost includes all ingredients, recipe pack for everyone and Ozlem’s instruction and sit down lunch together afterwards. 20 GBP of deposit payment is requested upon registration
If you like to join us at this fun and friendly hands on cookery class, please call Mehmet Yakamoz at +90 533 336 76 10 or email at yakamozone@hotmail.com to reserve your spot, participation is limited.
Signed copies of Ozlem’s Turkish Table cookery book will also be available at the events (25 GBP or Turkish equivalent).As always, your wellbeing is our priority and social distancing and safety measures will be observed, Ozlem and Yakamoz Hotel is so looking forward to welcoming you with Turkish hospitality!
Turkish Style Lunch and Ozlem’s cookery demo, talk and book signing at Yakamoz Hotel, Fethiye –
Thursday, October 15th; 1.30pm – 4pm
Please join us for a scrumptions Turkish style lunch at Yakamoz Hotel, on Thursday October 15th; 1.30pm – 4pm. Ozlem Warren, author of Ozlem’s Turkish Table cookery book will be with us too, to give a talk on Turkish cuisine and demonstrate how to make Potato and bulgur patties with pomegranate molasses and will sign her cookery book, Ozlem’s Turkish Table, if anyone would like to get a copy.Date and time: Thursday, October 15th, 1.30pm – 4pmPlace : Yakamoz Hotel, FethiyeCost per person : 160 TL (includes Turkish style lunch, a glass of wine and Ozlem’s demo and talk). To reserve your spot, please call Mehmet Yakamoz at +90 533 336 76 10 or email at yakamozone@hotmail.comDeposit of 50 TL will be requested upon reservation.Turkish lunch menu at Yakamoz, on October 20th :Starters: Purslane in garlicky yoghurt, Ezme, Hummus, Radish salad in tahini and lemon sauceMain course: Karniyarik – Aubergine halves with minced meat filling, Borek – Spinach and cheese filo pastry, Aubergine, lentils and peppers cooked in olive oil, Mercimekli Mualla, Potato and bulgur patties, Rice pilaffDessert: Baklava / Pumpkin dessert, Kabak TatlisiComplimentary glass of wine is included in the lunch menu.Signed copies of Ozlem’s Turkish Table cookery book will also be available at the events (25 GBP or Turkish equivalent).As always, your wellbeing is our priority and social distancing and safety measures will be observed, Ozlem and Yakamoz Hotel is so looking forward to welcoming you with Turkish hospitality!
Ozlem’s Turkish Table Hands on Classes at Guru’s Place Cookery School, Kalkan –
Friday October 16th, 9.45am – 2pm
Baked zucchini with feta, spring onions and dill, Firinda Mucver
“Ozlem Warren, International cookery teacher and the author of Ozlem’s Turkish Table cookery book, is delighted to be visiting Guru’s Place Cookery School in Kalkan, on Friday October 16th, 9.45am – 2pm, to co-teach hands-on cookery classes, with Huseyin Kayir, owner of the Guru’s Place Cookery School, Kalkan. We will cook together these delicious Turkish recipes from Ozlem’s Turkish Table cookery book and then we will all sit down and enjoy our cooking, with a glass of wine. Ozlem will be teaching southern Turkish specialties from her cookery book, as below:
Date: Friday October 16th, 9.45am – 2pm
Place: Guru’s Place Cookery School, Kalkan – Turkey
Menu:
Cost per person: 50 GBP (Glass of wine, recipe packs and ingredients included in the price.) Deposit payment of 20 GBP is requested upon registration.
Also, signed copies of Gourmand award winning Ozlem’s Turkish Table cookery book is available during the class (cost per book is 25 GBP).
If you’d like to join the classes, please kindly book your place and get in touch with Guru’s Place Cookery School at gurusplace@hotmail.com or call +905363311016. Participation is limited.
As always, your wellbeing is a priority and social distancing and safety measures will be observed.
Ozlem and Guru’s Place Cookery School can’t wait to welcome you with Turkish hospitality, please book soon as spaces are limited.
Ozlem’s Turkish Table Cookery Workshop at Bold Cafe – London;
Thursday March 26th, 6pm – 9pm
(Postponed until further notice, we will gladly keep you posted here)
Vegetarian Pide, from Ozlem’s Turkish Table – join us to learn how to make it
I am delighted to be teaching a Scrumptious Turkish Cookery Workshop at the lovely Bold Cafe – London (20 York Rise, Kentish Town, London NW5 1ST). We will making wonderful vegetarian Turkish treats including Pide together, then sit down and enjoy our creations, our menu includes:
– Vegetable soup w/orzo pasta
– Fava dip; broad beans, dill, olive oil and lemon juice
– Turkish flatbreads (Pide) w/spinach and feta
– Abagannuş; Smoked eggplant salad
– Homemade Baklava w/walnuts (Ozlem to demonstrate)
Cost: 55 GBP per person
Bold Cafe Address: 20 York Rise, Kentish Town, London NW5 1ST
Participation is limited; please call 020 7267 4343 or email info@boldlondon.co.uk to book your place, we look forward to having you with us!
Ozlem’s Turkish Table Vegetarian Feast and Cookery Demonstration at Oso Art Centre, Barnes
Thursday January 23rd from 7.30 pm
Please join us at the Oso Art Centre in Barnes on Thursday, January 23rd 2020 from 7.30pm, as Ozlem Warren will serve a feast of vegetarian Turkish dishes from her award winning cookery book, Ozlem’s Turkish Table and demonstrate how to make the popular Spicy Bulgur Wheat Salad with pomegranate molasses, Kisir and Traybake filo pastry with cheese and spinach. Ozlem will also give tips on how to make the below vegetarian dishes she will be serving.
We will be serving Spicy bulgur and lentil soup with dried mint and Aleppo pepper, Hummus with cumin and red pepper flakes, Aubergine and lentils cooked in olive oil, Baked potato, olives, red pepper and onions with cumin, Baked cauliflower with cheese, spring onion and herbs, Spicy bulgur wheat salad with pomegranate molasses, Traybake filo pastry with cheese and spinach, Zesty semolina sponge cake, Revani.
Signed copies of Ozlem’s Turkish Table cookery book will be available to buy at the evening (25 GBP per copy). We will also run a raffle amongst the guests at the evening and one lucky winner will get a signed copy of Ozlem’s Turkish Table!
Ticket cost is 30 GBP per person and includes Ozlem’s demonstration and the Turkish vegetarian buffet to enjoy at the evening. Tickets can be purchased at this link and it can make a lovely festive gift to a foodie!
Friday, February 28th, 7.30pm – Turkish Vegetarian Feast Supper Club and Cookery Workshop at Aromas – Weybridge, Surrey
Kick start the new year to learn a new skill, making savoury filo pie with a variety of fillings, at our Turkish Vegetarian Feast Supper Club and Workshop at Aromas, on Friday, Feb 28th evening from 7.30 pm We will serve you some scrumptious healthy Turkish and Mediterranean vegetarian dishes as below, and moreover, you will get to make a vegetarian savory filo pie, our Turkish borek, at our workshop and you will take your pie/borek back home. We believe healthy food can also be very delicious and we will show you how – new inspirations in the new year, healthy food made easy!We will serve the below vegetarian and Ozlem will give you tips on how to make them:Hummus with red pepper flakes infused olive oilBaked beetroot with pomegranate molassesBroad beans – fava dip with dill, olive oil and lemon juiceSpicy bulgur wheat salad with pomegranate molasses – KisirSmoked aubergine saladOur slice of savoury borek, filo pie to enjoy at your dinner!Assortment of boreks, savory pastries with filo, from my book, Ozlem’s Turkish Table
Savory filo pie/borek with vegetarian fillings workshop during the night!:And during the night, at our workshop, you will also get to make your savory filo pie with a variety of fillings to choose as below (please tell us which filling you would like to use upon booking, so that we can get it ready for you) – you will get to take your savoury pie / borek back home!:Filling options – please tell us which filling you’d like to use:1) grated courgette, onion, dill and cheese3) spinach and feta cheese4) grated courgette, onion, dill, pepper (vegan)Cost per person : 50 GBP (includes the hands on workshop, Ozlem’s tuition, all ingredients, the vegetarian courses to enjoy and a glass of bubbly)This exciting event is likely to sell out to please book your spot soon at this link soon! it can also make a lovely present for a foodie for the festive season (gift certificates available).We look forward to welcoming you at Aromas on February 28th at our exciting event!Best wishes,Ozlem & Aromas
Healthy Turkish Vegetarian Feast Master Class – Divertimenti Cookery School, London
Sunday, March 15th, 2020 from 12.00- 15.30 (Hands – On Class)
Join Ozlem at Divertimenti Cookery School in London on Sunday, March 15th, from 12 – 3.30pm to create a Healthy Turkish Vegetarian Feast, including Baked beetroot with garlic, served with pomegranate molasses and seeds, Spicy Bulgur and Lentil soup (Ezo Gelin Corba), Filo pastry with courgette, cheese and dill, Medley of baked or sauteed aubergines, peppers and courgettes served in tomato sauce and garlicy yoghurt, finishing with Caramalised carrot paste delight with hazelnuts and shredded coconut and Turkish coffee, from her Gourmand World Cookbook award winning book, Ozlem’s Turkish Table. Turkish cuisine is healthy, delicious and recipes can easily be adapted for gluten free and vegan needs too.
Participation is limited for this hands on class, if you like to join us, please kindly book your spot at this link; the class can also make a lovely gift for a foodie.
Scrumptious & Healthy Turkish Cookery Class at EatWright Kitchen, Leatherhead UK
October 18th, 9.30 am – 1.30 pm
I am delighted to let you that I will be teaching a scrumptious and healthy Turkish cookery class on Friday, October 18th, from 9.30am to 1.30pm, at the wonderful EatWright kitchen, in Leatherhead! Dear Leonie Wright is the Owner of EatWright and very passionate about healthy eating; Leonie is very kindly hosting my cookery class at her wonderful kitchen on October 18th. She will also kindly give us some healthy eating tips during the class, which I am sure we will all appreciate. Many thanks dear Leonie for having us!
We have a super scrumptious menu, some great healthy recipes and a wonderful treat of learning how to make the Baked Pumpkin dessert! Here are the details, do hope to have a chance to enjoy delicious, healthy Turkish food together :
Date and time: Friday, October 18th; 9.30am-1.30pm
Place: Leonie’s EatWright Kitchen – Silver Birches, Headley Road, Leatherhead, KT22 8PU
Menu: This is a delicious and healthy hands on class that we will all cook together and then sit down and enjoy this feast. I will be teaching the below menu from my cookery book, Ozlem’s Turkish Table
- Baked cauliflower with red onions, feta, herbs and spring onion ( a delightful vegetarian dish, fantastic for making ahead of time too)
- Shrimp casserole with peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes(one of our favourites – wonderful as an appetizer as well as main course)
– Leafy greens with peppers, onions and pine nuts – a fabulous vegan and gluten free course, very versatile
– Baked Candied pumpkin with walnuts – Just in time for Halloween
Cost: 50 GBP per person (covers printed recipes, all ingredients, my instruction and cooked food to enjoy)
Participation is limited and the class tends to sell out quickly, so if you’d like to join us, please kindly email me at ozlem@ozlemsturkishtable.com for registration and payment.
Signed copies of my cookery book, Ozlem’s Turkish Table, will also be available at the class, if anyone would like a signed copy.
Master Class: The Vegetarian Turkish Table with Ozlem Warren at Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Cookery School, Boston – MA, USA, Nov 9th 2019
In this all-vegetarian class, Turkish culinary expert and author Ozlem Warren will take you on a culinary journey to her homeland of Turkey with authentic recipes from her debut cookbook, “Ozlem’s Turkish Table: Recipes from My Homeland.” From the iconic spicy bulgur and lentil soup with dried mint and red pepper flakes (ezo gelin corbasi) to Antakya-style flat breads with za’atar, feta and red pepper paste (biberli ekmek) and more, you are in for a real treat. You will also have a chance to have a go at a candied pumpkin dessert with walnuts (cevizli kabak tatlisi), a delicious and easy way to enjoy the seasonal pumpkin. At the end of class, you’ll enjoy a cup of Turkish coffee, with all its rituals.
Participation is limited at this Hands- On Class and each ticket includes a copy of “Ozlem’s Turkish Table: Recipes from My Homeland.” You can book your tickets at this link
Date And Time : Sat, November 9, 2019 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST
Location: 177 Milk St, 177 Milk Street, Boston, MA 02109, United States
Master Class: A Turkish Feast with Ozlem Warren at Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Cookery School, Boston – MA, USA, Nov 10th 2019
Join Turkish culinary expert Ozlem Warren for a Turkish feast with authentic recipes from her debut cookbook, “Ozlem’s Turkish Table: Recipes from My Homeland.” You will be making Ozlem’s mother’s signature walnut and red pepper paste dip (muhammara), the very popular street food pide, southern Turkish-style baked eggplant, marinated chicken kebab and more. Ozlem is passionate about her homeland’s cuisine and she will share her personal stories on growing up in Turkey, where enjoying and preparing food together is the essence of the culture.
Participation is limited at this Hands- On Class and each ticket includes a copy of “Ozlem’s Turkish Table: Recipes from My Homeland.” You can book your tickets at this link
Date And Time : Sunday, November 10th, 2019 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST
Location: 177 Milk St, 177 Milk Street, Boston, MA 02109, United States
Turkish Supper Made Easy with Ozlem’s Turkish Table
Hands On Masterclass, Saturday, November 16th, 11am – 2.30pm
Divertimenti Cookery School, London
Turkish food is a feast to all senses; it is healthy, delicious and easier than you think. Please join Ozlem, to learn how make these scrumptious courses from her debut cookery book, Ozlem’s Turkish Table, Recipes from My Homeland. You will be making a Turkish feast, along with Ozlem – from Swiss chard rolls (both with minced meat and vegetarian version with aromatic rice, pine nuts and currants) to Baked cauliflower with cheese, onions and parsley, from the Deliciously creamy baklava with hazelnuts in milky syrup – Sutlu Nuriye to Tahini rolls with sesame and nigella seeds and more! Ozlem will also give recipe tips, talk about Turkish cuisine and share her stories from her homeland. Menu includes:
– Tahini rolls with sesame and nigella seeds – Tahinli Ekmek
– Vegetable Soup with orzo pasta – Sehriyeli Sebze Corbasi
– Swiss chard stuffed with minced meat, rice and herbs and the vegetarian version with aromatic rice, currants and pine nuts – Pazi Sarma
– Baked cauliflower with cheese, onions and parsley – Karnabahar Mucveri
– Deliciously creamy baklava with hazelnuts in milky syrup – Sutlu Nuriye
– Turkish Coffee
Price: 125 GBP
Participation is limited for this hands on cookery class, please book your spot at this link, if you’d like to join us at this Turkish feast class.
Turkish Feast Supper Club with Ozlem’s Turkish Table and Aromas, Weybridge –
Friday, November 29th, from 7.30pm
We are delighted to inform you that we will be hosting another very special Turkish Feast Supper Club at the lovely Aromas Artisan Café in Weybridge (11 Church Street, Weybridge, KT13 8DE) on Friday, November 29th evening, from 7.30 pm. There will be lots of warming, delicious and healthy autumnal Turkish flavours, including the seasonal and very popular Candied Pumpkin dessert with walnuts, in our menu! We will also have a complimentary bubbly for you all; do hope you can join us at this special evening!
Ozlem & Aromas Team will be preparing a feast from Ozlem’s Turkish Table, Recipes from My Homeland, and we would be delighted to have you with us at this special evening. This event promises to be another popular one, so if you’d like to join us, please book your spot with this Eventbrite link here :
https://www.aromascafe.co.uk/events-1/ozlems-turkish-table-scrumptious-supper-club
Menu includes:
A glass of Welcome bubbly
Starter:
Vegetable Soup with orzo pasta, served with flat breads – Sehriyeli Sebze Corbasi
Main Course:
Baked Turkish meatballs with vegetables – Firinda Sebzeli Kofte (Vegetarian version available, if requested ahead of time)
Baked spinach and cheese filo triangles – Muska Boregi
Rice pilaf with pine nuts, currants and dill – Ic pilav
Sumac spiced Shepherd’s Salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, spring onions – Sumakli Coban Salata
Dessert:
Candied Pumpkin dessert with walnuts – Kabak Tatlisi
Cost per person: 37.90 GBP (includes the welcome bubbly but no other extra drinks)
Cost per person (including welcome bubbly and 1 glass of wine) : 42 GBP
Signed copies of Ozlem’s Turkish Table cookery book will also be available on the night. Ozlem will also talk about Turkish cuisine, stories from her homeland and give recipe and preparation tips so you can re-create these recipes at home.
Greatly look forward to having you with us at this very special night with wonderful Turkish food and Aromas hospitality!
Our Best Wishes and Afiyet Olsun,
Ozlem & Aromas Team
Ozlem’s Turkish Table returns to Fethiye for book signing, Hands On Cookery Class and a Supper Club
April 25th and 26th, 2019
Ozlem’s Turkish Table – Turkish Cookery Course in Amman, Jordan
April 21st & 22nd 2019
I am absolutely delighted to be returning to Amman, Jordan, to give a 2 day Turkish cookery course on April 21st and April 22nd 2019. My sincere thanks to Panthera Jordan and dear Suhair Kilani for organizing our course and having me; greatly look forward to meeting Turkish food lovers in Amman and teaching our course. We will be covering delightful Turkish classics, just before Ramadan to give new ideas and inspirations. For the details of the course and registration, please email Marketing@panhtera-jo.com
Healthy Turkish Feast Made Easy by Ozlem’s Turkish Table – Hands On Cookery Class
Sunday, March 17th 2019 – Divertimenti Cookery School – London – SOLD OUT
Courgette fritters with feta and dill; a delicious vegetarian course we will have a go at our cookery class
Turkish food is a feast to all senses; it is healthy, delicious and easier than you think. Please join Ozlem, to learn how make these scrumptious courses from her debut cookery book, Ozlem’s Turkish Table, Recipes from My Homeland. Menu includes Ezme Spread of tomatoes, onions, peppers with red pepper paste, Filo triangles with feta and spinach – Muska Boregi, Courgette fritters with dill, spring onions and cheese – Mucver, Split aubergines stuffed with minced meat and vegetables (Vegetarian version of this dish can also be available with prior notice) – Karniyarik, Zesty semolina sponge cake – Revani and Turkish coffee.
Autumnal Southern Turkish Feast with Ozlem’s Turkish Table
Hands On Masterclass, Sunday 14th October, 12:00 – 3:30pm
Divertimenti Cookery School, London
Bulgur balls with aubergines, in tomato and dried mint, from Ozlem’s Turkish Table cookery book
Turkish culinary expert Ozlem is born and bred in Turkey and she is passionate about her southern Turkish roots going back to the ancient Antioch, today’s Antakya. Join Ozlem to recreate an authentic Turkish autumnal feast with these scrumptious dishes from her cookery book, Ozlem’s Turkish Table, along with stories and tips of preparation. Recipes include Bulgur balls with aubergine, tomato, dried mint and pomegranate molasses (Patlicanli Eksi Asi), Flat breads with feta, za’atar, red pepper paste (Biberli Ekmek), Leafy greens with onions, peppers, pine nuts (Antakya’s Zilk Inspiration), Candied Pumpkin dessert with walnuts (Kabak Tatlisi) and Turkish coffee.
Price £115
Booking at Divertimenti Cookery School at this link
Candied pumpkin dessert with walnuts and clotted cream; Cevizli Kabak Tatlisi from Ozlem’s Turkish Table cookery book – at my Oct. 14th class at Divertimenti Cookery School
Southern Turkish Delights from Ozlem’s Turkish Table at Texas!
Central Market Cookery Schools (Houston, Austin, Dallas, San Antonio – TX) –
Nov 7th – 1oth, 2018
Ezo Gelin Corba; Spicy lentil and bulgur soup from Ozlem’s Turkish Table cookery book
Turkish Culinary Expert and author Ozlem Warren, a huge fan of Central Market Cooking Schools, is back! Ozlem returns to teach a scrumptious menu with authentic recipes from her debut cookery book, Ozlem’s Turkish Table, Recipes from My Homeland with stories from her southern Turkish roots. Ozlem’s Turkish Table, Recipes from My Homeland will be for sale; Ozlem will be happy to personalize books after the class. Menu includes: Spicy bulgur and lentil soup with dried mint and red pepper flakes (Ezo Gelin Corbasi); Walnut and red pepper paste dip (Muhammara); Eggplants, lentils and peppers cooked in olive oil (Mercimekli Mualla); Antakya’s tray bake kebab with vegetables (Tepsi Kebabi); Sauteed carrots in olive oil with garlic yoghurt (Sarimsak Yogurtlu Havuc); Antakya’s Candied Pumpkin dessert with walnuts and Turkish coffee
Ozlem’s Turkish Table Central Market cookery class dates are : Houston on Nov. 7th; Austin on Nov. 8th; Dallas on Nov 9th; San Antonio on Nov 10th. Booking will be open from Central Market Cooking School website as of October 1st at this link, and the classes likely to sell out quickly. So please kindly book your spot soon – I am very much looking forward to returning to Central Market and seeing you all!
Ozlem’s Turkish Table at the Cactus Kitchen – Michel Roux Jr Cookery School
It’s been an exciting and busy few weeks with some Food Consultancy and teaching Turkish Cookery to enthusiastic participants. It was a privilege to teach at the stunning Cactus Kitchens – Michel Roux Jr Cookery School. We not only made Pide, Ezme, Kisir and many more with the participants, we also explored creative use of spices, talked about current food trends and carried out innovative food workshops to explore exciting flavors – a very inspirational and enjoyable day.
Teaching at the Cactus Kitchens – Michel Roux Jr Cookery School
Fabulous Pide with feta, peppers and spinach made by the participants
My Turkish cookery workshop and exploring flavors at the Cactus Kitchens – Michel Roux Jr Cookery School
Turkish Vegetarian Feast with Ozlem Warren at Divertimenti Cookery School
Hands On Masterclass, Saturday, 30th April, 11:00 am – 2:30 pm
Potato and bulgur rolls with pomegranate molasses dressing; Patatesli, bulgurlu kofte
Due to popular demand, Turkish culinary expert Ozlem Warren is delighted to repeat her Turkish Vegetarian Feast Cookery Class on Saturday, April 30th, from 11 am to 2.30 pm. She is looking forward to have your company and guide you as you make healthy, wholesome and exotic vegetarian dishes that are easy to make and impressive to serve. Backed with thousands of years of culinary heritage, these Turkish dishes guarantee to bring you comfort and warmth. And of course what meal would be complete without an authentic Turkish coffee? Recipes will include ‘Biberli Ekmek’ (Flatbreads with Zahtar, Feta and Red Pepper Paste,) ‘Ezo Gelin Corba’ (Lentil and Bulgur Soup with Dried Mint and Red Pepper Flakes,) ‘Patatesli, Bulgurlu Kofte’ (Potato and Bulgur Rolls with Spring Onion, Cumin and Red Pepper Flakes,) ‘Revani’ (Semolina Sponge Cake in Syrup), Turkish style Shrimp Casserole with mushrooms, peppers and tomatoes and Turkish coffee.
Price £115
Turkish style shrimp casserole with vegetables, Karides Guvec
This class promises to be another popular one! Places are limited, so if you’d like to join us, please sign up at the Divertimenti Cookery School website, at this link, thank you.
Semolina sponge cake in syrup; Revani
Hope to have a chance to recreate and enjoy this delicious Turkish Vegetarian Feast together!
Stuffed grapevine leaves, aubergine with lentils, Turkish flat breads and More; Let’s create a Turkish Feast – Hands On – SOLD OUT
Sunday 13th December, 12 noon – 3.30pm; Divertimenti Cookery School
Turkish cuisine not only reflects a rich historical and cultural heritage, it is also healthy and a feast to all your senses. Ozlem Warren, from Ozlem’s Turkish Table is delighted to share an unforgettable day of scrumptious Turkish food, history and culture, with stories from her homeland, Turkey. During this Hands On class, will also be amazed to see how easy it is to recreate these delicious courses once you have a go. From courgette fritters with feta and dill to stuffed vine leaves, from aubergines, lentils and peppers cooked in olive oil to Pide, Turkish flat breads with toppings and stuffed apricots dessert with walnuts, you will have a chance to create and enjoy an authentic, wholesome Turkish feast.
The class details will be at the Divertimenti Cookery School website. Signing up for this class is through Divertimenti Cookery School at this link, hope you can join us!
Turkish oval flat breads with cheese, spinach and peppers; Peynirli, Sebzeli Pide
Aubergines,lentils and peppers cooked in olive oil; Patlicanli, Mercimekli Mualla
Menu
Baked zucchini/courgette with feta, dill, onions – Firin mucver
Aubergines/eggplant slices cooked with lentils, peppers and onions in olive oil; Mercimekli Mualla– an utterly delicious dish from southern Turkey, packed with flavor and goodness
Stuffed grapevine leaves with ground meat, aromatic rice and herbs – a delicious and impressive dish for entertaining
Turkish oval flatbreads with feta, spinach and pepper topping; Peynirli, Sebzeli Pide
Baked dried apricots with walnuts; Cevizli Kayisi Tatlisi
Price : £115 per person
Location: Divertimenti Cookery School, 227-229 Brompton Road, London, SW3 2EP
Please sign up at the Divertimenti Cookery School website, at this link, thank you.
Stuffed grapevine leaves with aromatic rice and minced meat, Sarma
Wholesome Delights from Ozlem’s Turkish Table; Stuffed aubergines, baklava & more!
(photos from our delicious cookery class)
Tuesday 13th October, 7pm – 9.15pm, Divertimenti Cookery School, London
“Thank you so much for an amazing class, I learned a lot, can’t wait to make this borek!”
“Karniyarik was delicious and you made it look so easy, I am inspired to recreate it for my family, cok tesekkurler!”
Friday, 12th June 2015; Hands On Turkish Cookery Class at Abinger Cookery School Surrey, England
Flavoring through spices; red pepper flakes, ground cumin, sumac and dried mint ready for our class
Zucchini fritters, Mucver ready to be enjoyed, at our Turkish cookery class
Aubergines / eggplants ready for our stuffed eggplant, karniyarik recipe for our Turkish cookery class
A Turkish classic, Karniyarik, Stuffed eggplants with ground meat and vegetables, was a big hit Turkish cookery course
Preparing the Pide dough for our Turkish flat breads with cheese, spinach and pepper topping during our class
Our delicious Turkish flat breads with cheese, spinach and pepper topping
Here’s Osen’s lovely pide from our class!
Delicious courgette/ zucchini fritters, Mucver, from our class
Preparing aubergines, eggplants for Karniyarik, Stuffed eggplants with ground meat and vegetables
Testing the stuffed eggplants, Karniyarik, they were at big hit at our class!
Everyone had a go making baklava, another big hit from the class!
Art of Turkish coffee making at our Turkish cookery class, a delicious end
“It was a delicious, wonderful and a happy day; many thanks for the amazing Turkish cookery class!”
Menu:
1) Turkish flat breads with feta, spinach, onion and peppers; Peynirli ve Sebzeli Pide – a delicious and popular flat bread, a real crowd pleaser
2) Gavurdagi Salad of ripe tomatoes, onions, walnuts and pomegranate molasses – So delicious, healthy and gluten – free!
3) Courgette fritters with feta and dill, served with garlic yoghurt; Mucver – a very popular and delicious vegetarian mezze at home
4) Stuffed aubergines with minced meat and vegetables; Karniyarik * –a classic example of Turkish cuisine, showcasing our much loved ingredient, aubergine. (* We are happy to offer the vegetarian option of the stuffed aubergines if requested ahead of time.)
5) Bulgur wheat pilaf with onions, tomatoes and peppers; Sebzeli Bulgur Pilavi – a delicious, wholesome pilaf, a meal itself
6) Yoghurt and cucumber dip with dried mint, Cacik dip
7) Baklava with walnuts; we will learn to make the real thing- much lighter and delicious!
8) Turkish coffee
Home made baklava is delicious, lighter and easier than you think, as we will have a go at our class
Places are limited and the class tends to sell out quickly, so if you would like to join us please click here to contact Abinger Cooking School to book the course and registration.
Delicious & gluten-free Gavurdagi Salad of tomatoes, walnuts with pomegranate molasses
Sometimes, all we need is a little encouragement and guidance to try out new, exciting flavors. You will be amazed to see how easy, delicious and wholesome each course are and will be able to recreate these dishes easily at home for friends and family. As a native and seasoned traveler in Turkey, I will also be delighted to answer any questions you may have on Turkish cuisine or visiting Turkey.
Sunday, 10th May 2015; Turkish Cookery Class – SOLD OUT
Please join us to welcome spring with refreshing, wholesome and delicious Turkish flavors at our cookery class on Sunday, 10th May, from 1 pm to 3 pm at Oatlands Village Hall, Weybridge – Surrey.
The class will show case delicious and wholesome examples of different sections of Turkish cuisine; Turkish pide bread, pastry, vegetables cooked in olive oil, aubergine & chicken kebabs, bulgur & lentil pilaf and Turkish coffee. This demonstration style Turkish cookery class will feature the popular Turkish Pide Bread, showcase our national vegetable, Patlican (aubergine / eggplant) in the delicious Aubergine and Chicken Traybake Kebab (*), delicious Filo pastry bake with feta, dill and grated courgettes, wholesome Bulgur and lentil pilaff with caramalised onions, refreshing Green beans, onions and tomatoes in olive oil & lemon sauce, Baklava with walnuts and pistachios (upon popular demand!) with a delightful finish with Turkish Coffee.
You will be amazed to see how easy, delicious and wholesome each course are and will be able to recreate these dishes easily at home for friends and family – they will sure to bring an array of sunshine to our table!
Aubergine and chicken tray bake kebab – in our cookery class!
Here are the details of our May 10th course:
Place: Oatlands Village Hall, Weybridge, Surrey, England (8, St. Mary’s Rd, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 9PT)
Date: Sunday, May 10th, 2015
Time: 1 pm to 3 pm
Cost: 50 pounds per person (This demonstration style class includes all printed recipes, all ingredients, my tuition, generous servings of the food at the venue. You are also very welcome to take some food back home to share.)
Bulgur and lentil pilaff with caramalised onions, Mercimekli Bulgur pilavi
Menu:
* Home made Turkish Pide Bread,
*Aubergine and Chicken Tray bake Kebab with Vegetables (*),Patlicanli Tepsi Kebabi
* Filo pastry bake with feta, dill and grated courgettes, Kabakli, Peynirli Borek
* Bulgur and lentil pilaff with caramalised onions, – Mercimekli Bulgur Pilavi
*Green beans, onions and tomatoes cooked in olive oil & lemon sauce, Zeytinyagli Taze Fasulye
* Baklava with walnuts and pistachios; Cevizli Baklava (upon popular demand!)
* Turkish Coffee.
Turkish style green beans cooked in olive oil- Zeytinyagli Taze Fasulye
(*) Vegetarian version of the aubergine and chicken traybake kebab is available upon request in advance.
Participation is limited, and registration started. The class tend to fill up quickly, so if you would like to join us, please kindly contact me and confirm your participation, thank you.
This is a demo style cooking class, where I demonstrate each recipe from scratch. Participants get to watch very closely, can take notes on printed recipes, and they get to see every stage in our spacious kitchen closely too. I have been teaching Turkish cooking classes over 8 years and I like to give information as where to get ingredients, tips for ahead of time cooking and ideas for substitution.
Filo pastry with courgettes, feta and dill, Kabakli Borek
Hope to see you at the class!
Ozlem
Turkish Cookery Course at JAU University, Amman – Jordan, in March 2015
I am delighted to be invited to Amman, Jordan to teach a 5 day Turkish Cookery Course from March 15th to March 19th, 2015. We will be covering a feast of over 20 classic Turkish recipes during our course. For the details of the course and registration, please email Marketing@panhtera-jo.com
My Turkish Cookery Course in Amman, Jordan in March 2015
Central Market Cooking School, Turkish Cookery Classes – Demonstration Style
February 2015 (in Houston, Austin, San Antonio)
From Hearty Red Lentil Soup to Baklava in Milky Syrup, Sutlu Nuriye; Delights of Turkish Cuisine Made Easy
So looking forward to returning to Central Market Cooking School to share delicious, wholesome Turkish cuisine
I am delighted to return to Central Market Cooking School in February 2015 to teach fine examples of Turkish cuisine, which reflects a rich cultural and historical heritage. With an emphasis on seasonal freshness, and delicately flavoring with spices, healthy Turkish food is a feast to all your senses and easy to recreate. Please join us, to learn artful use of spices and prepare these delicious recipes, focusing on Southern Turkish cuisine. Below is the schedule and links to sign up for my Turkish cookery classes:
Making the smoked eggplant puree for the Ali Nazik kebab at our Central Market Cooking School, Austin class in Feb. 2015
Monday, February 16th, 6.30 pm – Central Market Cooking School in San Antonio – TX – SOLD OUT
Wednesday, February 18th, 6.30 pm – Central Market Cooking School in Austin – TX – SOLD OUT
Friday, February 20th, 6.30 pm – Central Market Cooking School in Houston – TX – SOLD OUT
Fantastic, well attended classes in Austin. SA and Houston, delighted to meet Turkish food lovers
The menu includes:
• Hearty red lentils and bulgur soup with dried mint and red pepper flakes, Ezo Gelin Corba
• Turkish flat breads with crumbled feta, pepper paste, zahtar and sesame seeds; Biberli Ekmek
• Lamb (or beef) stew over smoked eggplant and yoghurt puree, served with roasted vegetables, Ali Nazik Kebab
• Pilaf rice with chickpeas and sautéed onions; Nohutlu Pilav
• Baklava with a delicious and lighter twist; filo pastry with hazelnuts in milky syrup; Sutlu Nuriye
• Turkish Coffee and Turkish Delight
VinoRai, Importer of Quality Turkish Wines in the US, kindly supports my Turkish Cookery Classes in the US.
VinoRai; Importer of Quality Turkish Wines in the US
Saturday, 11th October 2014 Turkish Cookery Class – SOLD OUT
“Thank you very much for a fabulous cookery afternoon yesterday. You have such a warm and enthusiastic style you made us feel like very welcome guests. I will be making the lentil soup today and definitely feel inspired”.
“Shared a great experience at Ozlem’s cooking class this afternoon. An all round class with some history and cultural information and of course excellent tuition and food. I also made some new friends. Thank you Ozlem”.
I like something about you! You make everything easy even the difficult recipes… I thing your positivity makes all the food easy ! My mom use to say if someone puts their love into the food everything turns just delicious and perfect”.
Lovely, informative class with the most delicious food! Ozlem is such a wonderful teacher as well as being a fantastic cook!!
Please join us to welcome Autumn with earthy, wholesome and delicious Turkish flavors at our cookery class on Saturday, 11th October, from 1 pm to 3 pm at Oatlands Village Hall, Weybridge – Surrey.
Hearty lentil soup, Mercimek Corbasi
The class will show case delicious and wholesome examples of different sections of Turkish cuisine; soups, pastry, mezzes, vegetables cooked in olive oil and many more. This demo style Turkish cookery class will feature the popular Mercimek Corbasi, hearty Turkish lentil soup; impressive & delicious Turkish rose ravioli with filo pastry*, Gul Manti; wholesome and moreish appetizer bulgur & patato patties with pomegranate molasses sauce, Patatesli bulgur kofte; healthy and delicious Leeks, onions and carrots cooked in olive oil, Zeytinyagli Pirasa; Candied Pumpkin dessert with walnuts and clotted cream, Cevizli Kabak Tatlisi with a delightful finish with Turkish Coffee and Turkish Delight.
You will be amazed to see how easy, delicious and wholesome each course are and will be able to recreate these dishes easily at home for friends and family – they will sure to bring an array of sunshine to our table!
Turkish rose ravioli with ground meat filling, Gul Manti
Place: Oatlands Village Hall, Weybridge, Surrey – England
Date: Saturday, October 11th, 2014
Time: 1 pm to 3 pm
Cost: 47 pounds per person (Includes all printed recipes, all ingredients, my tuition, generous servings of the food at the venue. You are also very welcome to take some food back home to share.)
Leeks, carrots, onions and rice cooked in olive oil; Zeytinyagli Pirasa
Menu:
Hearty Turkish lentil soup with potatoes and carrots; Mercimek Corbasi
Turkish rose ravioli with filo pastry, with ground meat filling, served with red pepper paste infused olive oil and garlic yoghurt; Gul Manti
Bulgur and potato patties with spring onions, served with pomegranate sauce; Bulgurlu Patates Koftesi
Leeks, onions and carrots cooked in olive oil, Zeytinyagli Pirasa
Candied Pumpkin dessert with walnuts and clotted cream, Cevizli Kabak Tatlisi
Turkish Coffee and Turkish Delight.
• Vegetarian version of Turkish rose ravioli, Gul Manti, can also available if requested in advance
Candied pumpkin dessert with walnuts and clotted cream; Cevizli Kabak Tatlisi
Participation is limited, and registration started. The class tend to fill up quickly, so if you would like to join us, please kindly contact me and confirm your participation, thank you.
Potato and bulgur patties, Patatesli, bulgurlu kofte
This is a demo style cooking class, where I demonstrate each recipe from scratch. Participants get to watch very closely, can take notes on printed recipes, and they get to see every stage in our spacious kitchen closely too. I have been teaching Turkish cooking classes over 8 years and I like to give information as where to get ingredients, tips for ahead of time cooking and ideas for substitution.
Hope you can join our feast of a Turkish cookery class on Saturday, 11th October!
Saturday, July 5th Turkish Cookery Class – SOLD OUT –
Home made baklava with walnuts
Place: Oatlands Village Hall, Weybridge, Surrey – England
Date: Saturday, July 5th, 2014
Time: 1 pm to 3 pm
Cost: 47 pounds per person (Includes all printed recipes, all ingredients, my tuition, generous servings of the food at the venue. You are also very welcome to take some food back home to share.)
Turkish flat breads with ground meat and onion topping, Etli Pide
Menu: (the menu is mostly vegetarian and I am happy to include another vegetarian topping for the flat breads instead of the meat one on request in advance)
Baked grated courgettes with feta, spring onions and dill, served with garlicky yoghurt; Firinda Mucver
Bulgur wheat salad with pomegranate molasses and olive oil, served with lettuce leaves; Kisir
Turkish flat breads with ground meat and onion topping, Etli Pide* (*another vegetarian version of pide is available on prior request, instead of the meat version)
Turkish flat breads with spinach, onion, feta and red pepper paste, Ispanakli, Peynirli Pide
Smoked eggplant salad with tomatoes and peppers with olive oil; Abagannus
Home made Baklava with walnuts
Turkish Coffee
Baked zucchini with feta, spring onions and dill, Firinda Mucver
Participation is limited, and registration started. The class tend to fill up quickly, so if you would like to join us, please kindly contact me and confirm your participation, thank you.
Patlicanli Eksileme, Smoked aubergine Salad with dried mint
This is a demo style cooking class, where I demonstrate each recipe from scratch. Participants get to watch very closely, can take notes on printed recipes, and they get to see every stage in our spacious kitchen closely too. I have been teaching Turkish cooking classes over 8 years and I like to give information as where to get ingredients, tips for ahead of time cooking and ideas for substitution.
Bulgur wheat salad with pomegranate molasses, Kisir
Hope you can join our feast of a Turkish cookery class on Saturday, July 5th! Afiyet Olsun, Ozlem
Saturday, May 10th- Healthy & Delicious Turkish Cookery Demonstration by Ozlem’s Turkish Table with Healthy Eating Tips by Eat Wright, all in Interior designer Rachel Braine’s beautiful & spacious kitchen!
SOLD OUT!
“Thank you very much for a very inspirational cookery class, I learned a lot about the delicious, healthy Turkish cuisine, can’t wait to try the recipes myself.”
“A big Thank you for a most enjoyable introduction to Turkish Cookery, I am looking forward to making filo triangles at my next dinner party.”
“I was surprised to see how delicious and easy the recipes were, I felt I can give them all a go, thank you!”
Stuffed eggplants, Karniyarik is a popular Turkish dish, featured at my May 10th cookery class.
Spinach & feta filo triangles; join us to learn to make it on 10th May
Stuffed courgettes with ground meat, chickpeas and pomegranate molasses
Participation is limited, and registration already started. The class tend to fill up quickly, so if you would like to join us, please kindly email and confirm your participation, thank you.
This is a demo style cooking class, where I demonstrate each recipe from scratch. Participants get to watch very closely, can take notes on printed recipes, and they get to see every stage in Rachel’s spacious kitchen closely too. I have been teaching Turkish cooking classes over 7 years and I like to give information as where to get ingredients, tips for ahead of time cooking and ideas for substitution.
Baked apricots with walnuts, healthy and delicious; at my May 10th class.
Some Photos From Our 20th March Delicious Healthy Eating Event with Turkish Cookery Class!
“I couldn’t believe how easy it was to make the filo triangles, thank you so much for the wonderful class!
“I’ll be making these filo triangles again and again, superb class!”
“Many thanks for a great class; I’ve learned so much about Turkish cuisine, the history and how easy, healthy and delicious it is”
“The apricot dessert was a revelation for me; how so easy, yet packed with flavor”
“Healthy food can also be very delicious, as Leonie and you showed us, many thanks!”
Wednesday, 19th February Turkish Cooking Class at Istanbul Culinary Institute – Istanbul – Sold Out!
From Stuffed Courgettes (Zucchini) with ground meat and chickpeas in Pomegranate Sauce to Revani; Delicious and Wholesome Turkish Cuisine with Ozlem’s Turkish Table;
Moist Semolina Sponge Cake in a light syrup, Revani will be at my Turkish cookery class in Istanbul and in Weybridge this February.
Turkish cuisine is a reflection of a rich cultural and historical heritage. With an emphasis on seasonal freshness, and delicately flavoring with spices, healthy Turkish food is a feast to all your senses and easy to recreate. Please join us, to learn artful use of spices and prepare these delicious recipes, focusing on Southern Turkish cuisine. The menu includes:
Crumbled Feta Salad with cumin, oregano and Turkish red pepper flakes, served with slices of Turkish flat bread
Stuffed zucchini with ground meat, onion and chickpeas in pomegranate sauce
Bulgur Wheat Pilaf with onions and zucchini with dried mint – Served with garlic yoghurt
Deliciously moist Revani; Semolina Sponge cake with lemon zest, in a light syrup
Turkish Coffee
Istanbul Culinary Institute will list this class as of late January in their website and registration for this Turkish cookery class will be through Istanbul Culinary Institute as of late January – hope you can join us!
Saturday, February 8th 2014 Turkish Cooking Class at Oatlands Village Hall, Weybridge – Surrey – SOLD OUT
From Stuffed Courgettes (Zucchini) with ground meat and chickpeas in Pomegranate Sauce to Revani, Semolina Sponge Cake; Let’s learn to cook delicious and wholesome Turkish Cuisine!
Refreshing crumbled feta salad with spices
Place: Oatlands Village Hall, Weybridge, Surrey – England
Date: Saturday, February 8th, 2014
Time: 10 am to 12 noon
Cost: 45 pounds per person –
Let’s start the new year with these delicious, healthy, refreshing and wholesome Turkish cookery class and learn how to make them! I will demonstrate the below delicious and healthy dishes that you can easily recreate at home. You will be served generous portions of them to enjoy, and you can also take some home to share with family and friends!
Stuffed Courgettes with ground meat, onions and chickpeas
Menu :
Turkish cuisine is a reflection of a rich cultural and historical heritage. With an emphasis on seasonal freshness, and delicately flavoring with spices, healthy Turkish food is a feast to all your senses and easy to recreate. Please join us to learn artful use of spices and prepare these delicious recipes, focusing on Southern Turkish cuisine. The menu includes:
Crumbled Feta Salad with cumin, oregano and Turkish red pepper flakes, served with slices of Turkish flat bread
Stuffed zucchini with ground meat, onion and chickpeas in pomegranate sauce * Bulgur Wheat Pilaf with onions and zucchini with dried mint – Served with garlic yoghurt Deliciously moist Revani; Semolina Sponge cake with lemon zest, in a light syrup Turkish Coffee & Turkish Delight
Turkish coffee and Turkish delight
Needless to say, there will be abundance of delicious food and friendly, feel good atmosphere, all through the class!
Participation is limited, and registration started. If you would like to join the class, please kindly contact me.
This is a demo style cooking class, where I demonstrate each recipe from scratch. Participants get to watch very closely, can take notes on printed recipes, and they get to see every stage in the kitchen closely too. I have been teaching Turkish cooking classes over 7 years and I like to give information as where to get ingredients, tips for ahead of time cooking and ideas for substitution.
We hope you can join us at this delicious cooking class and learn how to make these wholesome, delicious, healthy courses! This class can make a wonderful gift to someone and gift certificates available.
* Vegetarian version of the stuffed zucchini course is available on request.
Moist Semolina Sponge Cake in a light syrup, Revani
Friday, 2nd August 2013 at Central Market Cooking School, Austin – Texas – Sold Out!
Pistachio Lamb Kebabs, Baklava and More – A Turkish Feast in Austin – Texas
Getting the eggplants for our Turkish cooking class at Central Market – Austin; love the fresh produce there.
We had a delightful and full class of Turkish food lovers at my Turkish cooking class at the Central Market Cooking School, Austin, Texas. It was a very special time to reconnect with dear foodies who used to come to my classes there, as well as meeting new Turkish food lovers, I am grateful to be able to return to this wonderful cooking school and their company.
CM Chef Cindy and others kindly helped feed 40 Turkish food lovers at the class
We had 40 -full class!- Turkish food lovers at the class and a small army of CM Chefs; Cindy, Giovanni and Kelly helped us get the our Turkish feast ready.
Talking about dried eggplants; we use them a lot especially in Southern Turkish cuisine
Turkish Cuisine is based on seasonality and we use a lot of fresh, seasonal produce. When a vegetable or fruit is not in season (like peppers, aubergines, okra etc) we dry them to use when they are not in season. Here we have been talking about dried eggplants and different recipes to use them in (stuffed dried eggplants are especially delicious).
Talking about Turkish culinary history and regional cuisines in Turkey during our class
Turks were Nomads who used to live a tribal life in Central Asia prior settling in today’s Turkey, and in those days, their diet was based on meat and dairy. Many folks found learning about the Turkish culinary history quite fascinating.
Baklava is another, very festive dessert, and easy to make at home.
Turkish cuisine not only reflects a rich historical and cultural heritage, it is also healthy and a feast to all your senses. I was delighted to be returnto the wonderful Central Market Cooking School in Austin, Texas on August 2nd, to share an unforgettable evening of scrumptious Turkish food, history and culture. The menu included Walnut, red pepper paste and olive oil dip with toasted bread, Cevizli Biber; Lamb Kebabs with Pistachios in Cherry & Tomato Sauce with roasted vegetables, Fistikli Kebap; Smoked eggplant salad with garlic yoghurt and mint, Patlicanli Yogurtlama; Baklava with Walnuts and Pistachios, Cevizli & Fistikli Baklava; and Turkish Coffee.
Pistachio lamb kebabs in cherry sauce with roasted vegetables; so delicious and easier than you think!
Making the pistachio lamb kebabs with CM Chef Giovanni at Central Market Cooking School in Austin
Making Turkish coffee for 40 participants at the class; we had a small production line!:)
As always, it is the people what makes a place special. I was very grateful to have the company of dear friends, Turkish food lovers and enthusiasts at the class. Thank you all for your company and making me feel at home! 
Saturday, May 18th; Turkish Cookery Class & Healthy Eating & Living Event- Celebrate Healthy Eating with Turkish Cuisine – Sold Out; thank you for all your interest and sharing delicious Turkish food & healthy eating tips with us!
“Thank you very much for another fantastic class, greatly enjoyed gozlemes!”
“inspiring Healthy Eating Event, delicious Turkish food in great company, many thanks for a fantastic class!”
“I can’t wait to have a go at the stuffed peppers, dolmas, thanks for all the inspiration and delicious Turkish food”
“I loved the baked tahini halva and really enjoyed your stories back home”‘ – looking forward to more classes!
Green beans with onions, garlic and tomato, cooked in olive oil – Zeytinyagli Taze Fasulye
It gives me a great pleasure to partner up again with Leonie Wright from Eat Wright; we would like to show you that you can create easy, delicious meals –that are also healthy and good for you. Participants will be enjoying a very valuable, informative talk on Healthy Eating Tips by Leonie, followed by my Turkish cookery demonstration. Here are the details of our fabulous event:
Anatolian flatbreads with cheese & spinach filling – Gozleme
Date: Saturday, May 18th, from 10am to 12.30pm
Place: Oatlands Village Hall, Weybridge, Surrey – England
Cost: 47 pounds per person –
Menu & Timeline:
10am to 10.30am : Healthy Eating tips by Leonie Wright, from Eat Wright
10.30-12.30: Turkish cookery demonstration and serving by Ozlem’s Turkish Table
I will demonstrate the below delicious and healthy dishes that you can easily recreate at home. You will be served generous portions of them to enjoy, and you can also take some home to share with family and friends!
Menu :
* Gozleme – Anatolian flat breads with cheese and spinach
* Green beans cooked in olive oil with onions and tomatoes – Zeytinyagli Taze Fasulye;
* Stuffed peppers and tomatoes with ground meat, onion and aromatic wholegrain basmati rice filling, served with garlic yoghurt;
* Baked Tahini Halva with sautéed pine nuts
* Turkish coffee
Needless to say, there will be abundance of delicious food and friendly, feel good atmosphere, all through the event!
Participation is limited, and registration started. If you would like to join the class, please kindly contact me.
This is a demo style cooking class, where I demonstrate each recipe from scratch. Participants get to watch very closely, can take notes on printed recipes, and they get to see every stage in the kitchen closely too. I have been teaching Turkish cooking classes over 6 years and I like to give information as where to get ingredients, tips for ahead of time cooking and ideas for substitution.
We hope you can join us at this fabulous event to celebrate healthy, delicious Turkish food with healthy living tips!
Turkish coffee – Turk kahvesi
Hope to have your company at our delicious healthy eating event on Saturday, May 18th, Afiyet Olsun! Ozlem & Leonie
PREVIOUS CLASSES
We are preparing the baked vegetables with red pepper paste, to go with our pistachio kebabs.
Participants all eagerly helping out to make the Mercimek Corbasi, Lentil Soup.
It was very special to have my Mother, the kunefe expert, at the class in Istanbul.
Here is the kunefe we made at the class!
Time to enjoy the wonderful Turkish food we cooked at the Istanbul Culinary Institute.
Turkish Cookery Class, Saturday February 9th 2013; – Let’s Make Mezzes, Kebabs, Boreks (stuffed fillo pastry) and More! – Sold Out!
“Thank you for the very enjoyable Turkish cookery class; the food was delicious and the recipes so inspiring, can’t wait to try them “
“I loved the Sigara Boregi; I felt I can tackle that and look forward to making them.”
“Thank you for the valuable tips on Turkish cookery, can’t wait to try the recipes!”
“We greatly enjoyed learning about the Turkish cuisine, history and traditions, loved the Turkish coffee! Thank you for your hospitality.”
Date: Saturday, February 9th, 2013, from 10am to 12 noon
Venue: Oatlands Village Hall (with a wonderful kitchen; St Mary’s Road, Weybridge, Surrey – UK)
Menu:
* Fillo pastry rolls with cheese and parsley filling – Sigara Boregi * Ground Lamb and Beef kebabs in tomato and cherry sauce, served on Turkish flat bread with roasted vegetables – Visneli, Fistikli Kebap * Sauteed grated carrots in olive oil with yoghurt & dill – Yogurtlu Havuc * Semolina Halva with sauteed pine nuts and cinnamon – Irmik Helvasi * Turkish Coffee
We will make a delicious version of this kebab with pistachios in tomato and cherry sauce, a specialty in Southen Turkey.
Cost: £45 per person
The class includes a generous 3 course meal of the above menu with Turkish coffee. You are also welcome to take some of the food home to share with family and friends, which is always a big hit with participants. Printed recipes for each course and all ingredients included, there is no additional cost.
This is a demo style cooking class, where I demonstrate each recipe from scratch. Participants get to watch very closely, can take notes on printed recipes, and they get to see every stage in the kitchen closely too. I have been teaching Turkish cooking classes over 6 years and I like to give information as where to get ingredients, tips for ahead of time cooking and ideas for substitution. I am Turkish and lived in Turkey (Istanbul and elsewhere) for 30 years, and traveled extensively. During the class, I talk about different regions in Turkey, and this maybe quite useful information for planning holidays to Turkey too.
I look forward to enjoying Turkish Cuisine, Culture and Traditions with you,
Ozlem
Photos From Previous Classes:
We had a fun packed, delicious and informative fabulous event to celebrate healthy eating with delicious Turkish and gluten-free food with great tips for healthy living, here are some photos to share:
“Wonderful time spent with great company. I have learnt lots, loved all the food & already planned to introduce some of these dishes over Christmas to my nearest & dearest. Thank you for a great Saturday”
“Just wanted to say a big thank you for today, you all put together a very informative, interesting and delicious few hours. I’m so glad I came! “
“Thanks Ozlem – it was a fantastic day – thank you Leonie and Eser – a wonderful treat! I am looking forward to replicating your recipes in the coming weeks! “
“It was a real pleasure for us to meet you and discover the wonderful work you do. Can’t wait to try the recipes!”
“Many thanks for such an enjoyable, interesting and delicious cooking class. You made everyone feel very welcome and relaxed. I love anything to do with food, cooking and healthy nutrition, so a perfect few hours for me.”
Here is a video link for my hummus demonstration at the cookery class: Ozlem’s Turkish Table, Hummus Demonstration Video
“Thank you Ozlem, Leonie and Eser for an inspiring day – wonderful recipes, great company; look forward to introducing the recipes over the coming weeks.”
Date: Saturday, November 24th, 2012, from 11 am to 1.30pm
Venue: Oatlands Village Hall (with a wonderful kitchen; St Mary’s Road, Weybridge, Surrey – UK)
It gives me a great pleasure to partner up with Leonie Wright from Eat Wright and Eser Kilcioglu from the Pretty Little Bakery. We would like to show you that you can create easy, delicious meals – wonderful for the upcoming festive season too- that are also healthy and good for you. In addition to my Turkish cookery demonstration and Eser’s demonstration of wonderful gluten-free treats, you will be enjoying a very valuable, informative talk on Healthy Eating Tips by Leonie. Needless to say, there will be abundance of delicious food and friendly, feel good atmosphere, all through the event!
Cost: 45 pounds per person – special offer!
* The class includes a generous 3 course meal of the above menu. You are also welcome to take some of the food home to share with family and friends. Printed recipes for each course and a generous porttion of each dish for you to enjoy is included. The class size is limited. To book your spot, please contact me. Look forward to sharing Turkish cuisine and hospitality with you.
“Charming teacher/chef – so passionate about her country, culture and food. I can’t wait to try the recipes myself”
“Wonderful, delicious recipes; the historical information adds to the flavor of dishes”
“Ozlem’s warm personality is the key; her sincerity, inter-cultural aspects of Turkish cuisine and her tips for in advance cooking, sourcing ingredients, substitution are invaluable”
My Previous Classes:
I was the guest chef at the wonderful Istanbul Culinary Institute and will be taught a Southern Turkish style Turkish cooking class on Tuesday, 7thAugust 2012. 
Istanbul Culinary Institute, Istanbul – Turkey
August 7th, 2012 Tuesday, 19.00-22.00
Turkish Table – Guest Chef Özlem Warren
- Walnut, red pepper paste, olive oil dip; served on crackers
- Roasted eggplant salad with yoghurt, garlic and dried mint
- Tray baked kebab with potatoes, peppers and tomatoes
- Baked dried apricots with walnuts and vanilla ice cream
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“Thank you for the wonderful Turkish cooking class; I learned so much about the Turkish cuisine and can’t wait to try the recipes myself!”
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Oznur preparing the tray kebab !
And here comes the tray kebab; well done to all !
Time to enjoy the delicious food we all prepared at the Istanbul Culinary Institute
And here are some wonderful photos and comments from our previous Turkish cooking classes:
“Thank you so much for yesterday’s lovely and delicious class, I learned so much about Turkey and its cuisine”
“Thank you so much for a fantastic class; I had a lovely time and already bought my pepper paste and red pepper flakes!”
“My family absolutely loved the food I took home, especially the baklavas! You inspired me to have a go and try the wonderful recipes, thank you”
“Thank you so much for the delicious food and wonderful demonstration; I have already made the hummus and will be making the aubergine dish tonight. Look forward to the next class!”
“Very interactive class, lots of useful tips, delicious food; thank you!”
“I very much enjoyed learning about Turkish spices and ingredients, and how to source them”
“Wonderful visual presentation; you explained the recipes very well.”
“I got a lot of new ideas; easy, delicious and healthy food”
“So much packed into just two hours!Great demonstration of Turkish cooking and you changed my mind about stuff I was sure I didn’t like! Many thanks”
I was completely absorbed this morning in Turkish culture and culinary delights at Ozlem’s cookery demonstration. The food is delicious – simple to make, delicious and healthy. We even learnt how to make Turkish Delight (much better than the shop bought stuff)! Ozlem is so passionate about the food and culture, it’s infectious. Looking forward to the next event 🙂 Thank you Ozlem!