The historic Turkish-Armenian talks last week probably had more to do with lucre than with justice, but I will take the opportunity nonetheless to pay tribute to an essential element of shared Turkish ...

I’d always wanted to learn how to make these Turkish dumplings, so I was rapt when I got to learn it from a group of women in Cappadocia who had been making them for generations. It’s not something I ...

Much like the divisive "Is a hot dog a sandwich?" debate, defining a dumpling can be contentious. Around the globe you'll find a rich diversity of offerings that carry the label—stuffed or whole, ...

Australian Gourmet Traveller Turkish recipe for lamb manti with yoghurt, sumac and dried mint. In Turkey, where these tiny spicy lamb dumplings originated, the size of manti reflects the respect held ...

Crafting these delicate little parcels of lamb is a labour of love, but it’s also half the fun, as making them is usually a large family affair. Made throughout Turkey and Central Asia, the method ...

Every great capital has a diplomatic corps representing their countries and promoting their own cultures. Ambassadors are expert entertainers and their spouses are often skilled at introducing the ...