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Welcome to The Reading Table! This is a cozy corner where stories and flavors come together. Whether you’re here to discover book recommendations, dive into literary musings, or explore delicious recipes, there’s something for everyone to savor. Pull up a chair, grab a cup of your favorite drink, and let’s share the joy of reading and cooking together.
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Recipe: Tomato Galette
The other day, my dad brought home an overflowing bushel of tomatoes. Faced with the very real possibility (a threat, really) of a diet consisting entirely of tomatoes for the foreseeable future, I knew I had to get creative. So I recycled a mushroom galette recipe I had lying around and made this herby tomato galette with a whipped feta base! YOU’LL NEED: 5-6 large tomatoes, sliced about 1⁄8 of an inch wide. Fresh basil, around 7 leaves. 1 head of garlic 1 tbsp oregano (fres
13 hours ago
Menengic Kahve: Caffeine-Free Turkish Coffee
Menengic Kahvesi is a traditional Turkish coffee made from roasted and ground menengic, also known as terebinth berries, rather than traditional coffee beans. It has a naturally rich, nutty flavour and is often prepared with milk, creating a smooth and comforting drink. This recipe brings out the fragrant roasted flavour of the menengic and makes a cup to enjoy any time of day. I prefer Menengic Kahve over regular Turkish coffee due to its mellow and calming flavor. If you gi
Sep 1
Adana Kebab (Turkish Spiced Ground Beef Kebab)
This Turkish beef kebab recipe combines lean ground beef with grated onion, garlic, pul biber, cumin, and red pepper paste for a flavorful dish. The meat is shaped around wooden skewers and pan-seared until browned, then finished with an extra sear for added flavor. High in protein and easy to prepare, these juicy kebabs make a delicious meal served on their own or alongside rice, salad, or warm bread. If you give this recipe a try, be sure to tag @thereadingtableblog on Inst
Aug 25
Crunchy Flavorful Manti
Manti is a traditional Turkish dish featuring delicate handmade dumplings filled with seasoned ground beef, topped with creamy garlic yogurt and a fragrant spiced oil. Each bite combines tender dough, savoury meat filling, and bold flavours from Turkish spices like pul biber, dried mint, and sumac. While making manti takes patience, the process of folding each tiny dumpling makes this dish a meaningful recipe often shared with family and loved ones. This comforting classic br
Aug 18
5 Minute Air Fried Big Mac Tacos
These Air Fried Big Mac Tacos are so simple and tasty they are guaranteed to make you feel indulged. They are quick and crispy, perfect for when you're craving a filling meal but on a time crunch. Make sure to tag us @thereadingtableblog on Instagram if you try the recipe! Yields: 3 Tacos Prep time: 1 minute Cook time: 5-7 minutes Total time: Approx 6-8 minutes Ingredients: 100g lean ground beef pinch of salt pinch of pepper 3 small tortillas sliced cheese (as much as you wan
Aug 11
Simple and Buttery Lobster Rolls
These buttery lobster rolls are rich and simple to make. Sweet lobster meat is lightly warmed in butter before being tossed with creamy mayonnaise, lemon, and seasonings. This seafood sandwich is perfect for summer lunches, date nights, guest gatherings, or whenever you're craving restaurant-quality lobster rolls at home. If you give this buttery lobster roll recipe a try, be sure to tag @thereadingtableblog on Instagram. I’d love to see your creations and feature them! Prep
Aug 2
Butter Chicken Pizza with Cheese Stuffed Crust
Pinar's Butter Chicken Pizza with Cheese Stuffed Crust is an incredible addition to your dinner table. It does not take too long, and if the dough is pre-made it will be even quicker! The brush of garlic butter adds the perfect savoury flavor without overpowering the dish. I hope you all love this recipe as much as I do! Make sure to tag us @thereadingtableblog on Instagram or comment under this post with your creation, if you end up trying the recipe. Prep Time: 1 hour 10 mi
Jul 29
Creamy Protein Banana Pudding
Pinar's delicious, creamy, light protein banana pudding is perfect for a post-workout snack or a mid-day treat. Only 5 ingredients required, this is a very simple recipe which requires no baking and needs less than an hour to rest in the fridge. I hope you all enjoy this recipe as much as I did. Make sure to tag us @thereadingtableblog on instagram or send us a picture of your creations! Prep Time: 5 minutes Fridge Time: 1 hour Ingredients: 1 scoop of protein powder (I use Pr
Jun 14
They were girls too
I was standing in the ROM the other day, and walking through all the exhibits of old jewelry and clothes, it occurred to me suddenly that some of these items once belonged to girls just like me. When we think about women of antiquity, we may think of chipped sculptures and yellowed portraits tucked away in museums. We might also be inclined to think about them as distant, faceless figures in the history of humanity, living within societies in which they held very different po
Jun 12
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