HUNGRY MAN KITCHEN: Mutancana, Sweet and Savory Lamb Stew from Ottoman Cuisine

May 20, 2022 | Mutancana is among the most delicious dishes of the Ottoman cuisine, dating back to 15th century. It is said to be Mehmet the Conqueror's favourite dish. It is a savory and sweet lamb dish cooked with almonds, dried fruits, and shallots.

The reason why Ottoman cuisine and the cuisine of modern Turkey are different and have different recipes and tastes lies in the accommodation of different cultures together. Middle Eastern, Middle Asian, Balkan, Mediterranean, and European meal cultures are all adopted and adapted by the Ottoman cuisine, and it also has a wide range of meals and reflects the royal conditions of that era, too.


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HUNGRY MAN KITCHEN: Turkish-style Stuffed Eggplants and Peppers with Lamb - Kuru Dolma

August 4, 2021 | Dolma means "stuffed" in Turkish and there are countless kinds of dolma in Turkish cuisine, mainly referring to a family of stuffed dishes from Ottoman cuisine that can be served warm or cold.

Some recipes contain meat, others are vegetarian. This one with dried vegetables and lamb ribs is the greatest of all dolma dishes, with its spicy, tangy notes from pomegranate and sumac and the incredible lamb flavor infused to the dolma.

Dried eggplants, hot red peppers stuffed with bulgur and lamb mince and cooked with seared lamb ribs will give you an explosion of flavors.


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Ina Garten's Lamb Shanks & Orzo | Barefoot Contessa | Food Network

Mar 20, 2026 | Ina’s Lamb Shanks and Orzo are a one-pot meal worthy of any dinner party. You can easily serve this for a cozy night in or dress it up for guests, and it pairs just as well with a simple green salad as it does with roasted vegetables.

Ina Garten's Greek Lamb with Yogurt Mint Sauce | Barefoot Contessa | Food Network

September 13, 2024

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HUNGRY MAN KITCHEN: Oven Baked Turkish Lamb and Eggplant Kebab

Aug 24, 2024 | This is one my favourite foods from my childhood and an heirloom recipe from my mother. This perfect combination of lamb and aubergines will be your new addiction!

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Naxos: Meat & Potatoes Like You Never Had'em | My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas

Feb 19, 2025 | Naxos: Meat & Potatoes Like You Never Had'em: Naxos is famed for the quality of its meats, its array of cow's milk and sheep-and-goats' milk cheeses and for its potatoes. Diane heads from the shore straight to a remote mountain hideaway with Alexis in tow, where two local cooks await them with a feast of stuffed lamb, potatoes, and a unique skillet pumpkin-onion pie. …

Hungry Man Kitchen: The Ultimate Turkish Rice Pilaf with Spiced Lamb - Duvakli Pilav

Mar 14, 2025 | Duvaklı Pilav, is a traditional and festive rice pilaf originating from Diyarbakır in southeastern Turkiye, is a cherished dish that beautifully combines the rich flavors of tender minced lamb, roasted almonds, and aromatic spices over a bed of buttery rice.

Its name, "Duvaklı," meaning "veiled," refers to the generous topping of spiced meat and nuts that "veil" the rice and according to some stories, it's served during the (un)-veiling ceremony for the bride, hence the name.

This pilaf holds a special place in Diyarbakır's culinary tradition, often reserved for significant occasions such as weddings, religious celebrations, and special gatherings.



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Ina Garten's Greek Lamb with Yogurt Mint Sauce | Barefoot Contessa | Food Network

Sep 13, 2024 | na combines delicious Greek flavors of garlic, rosemary and lemon in her lamb marinade! This dish will be the star of any dinner party!

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Greek Lamb with Orzo - Yiouvetsi | Akis Petretzikis | Reupload

Apr 21, 2023

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Moroccan Lamb with Potato & Raisins | Gordon Ramsay

Mar 12, 2015 | This super simple Moroccan lamb dish is the perfect main that will surely impress any guest.

Nigella's Moroccan Roast Lamb & Turkish Cacik | Forever Summer with Nigella

Feb 22, 2019 | Nigella Lawson shows us her delicious Moroccan roast lamb and Turkish cacik

Dimitra’s Dishes: Greek Lamb & Orzo Youvetsi

Dec 5, 2022

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WIKIPEDIA: Youvetsi.