Istanbul - by Özlem Warren (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Inspired by the rich and nuanced heritage of Istanbul's food scene, Istanbul brings a taste of the Turkish capital to readers' tables, wherever they are in the world.

With fuss-free and flavourful recipes for dishes from the firin (bakery) to the kahvalti evi (breakfast houses), ocakbasi (fireside), sokak (street) and more, this is a dynamic collection of more than 80 recipes that take readers on a journey through Istanbul, showing just how delicious and satisfying the city's food can be, whether it's breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Including the likes of Patatesli Peynirli Borekitas(pastries with potato and cheese), Iskender Kebap (doner kebabs with flatbreads and a tomato and butter sauce) and Lokma (fried dough balls in syrup), every dish prioritises flavour and ease of execution, as well as showcasing the multicultural influences that have made Istanbul's food scene what it is today.

This is Özlem Warren's heartfelt tribute to a city that has animated so much of her cooking, and a warm celebration of making and sharing its delicious food.

About the Author

Özlem Warren is an award-winning author, Turkish food writer and cookery teacher. She frequently travels to teach Turkish cookery in the USA, Tu]rkiye, UK, Europe and Jordan. Her recipes and articles are published in major newspapers and magazines, including Waitrose Food, Waitrose Weekend, Good Food, delicious, Food and Travel, Olive, National Geographic Traveller, The New York Times Cooking, The Washington Post, Milk Street Magazine, VOGUE Tu]rkiye, Hu]rriyet Daily News and Sabah Daily. Her debut book, Özlem's Turkish Table, won the 2020 Gourmand Best in the World Award inFood Heritage. Her second cookery book, Sebze: Vegetarian recipes from my Turkish kitchen, won the 2025 Gourmand Best in the World Award in Vegetarian Category. Özlem is passionate about her homeland, has hosted numerous culinary tours to Istanbul and Tu]rkiye, and also has participated inMilk Street & Culinary Backstreets Istanbul culinary tours. Özlem shares her recipes, events and travels on her Instagram page: @ozlems_turkish_table