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Traditional Ramadan pide breads with sesame and nigella seeds

Ramadan Pide: Turkey’s Traditional Bread for Iftar

in Bakery on March 20, 2024 September 29, 2026

Ramadan pide is one of the foods that immediately takes me back to the Ramadans of my childhood in Seferihisar. For me, it is not simply a round bread covered with sesame and nigella seeds….

This is a top-down image displaying an assortment of traditional foods and items associated with Ramadan. In the center, there are two ornate books with intricate gold designs on their covers, likely representing the Quran. Surrounding the books are various plates and bowls containing Middle Eastern food such as dates in a small pot, round flatbreads, triangular pastries that could be samosas or baklava, and a bowl of what appears to be biryani or another rice dish. Wooden prayer beads form a circle around one of the books, and there are metal dishes and a decorative lamp, which add to the cultural setting. The backdrop is a dark, textured surface, accentuating the vibrant colors of the food and the golden hues of the metalware.

Turkish Iftar Foods: Traditional Ramadan Dishes in Turkey

in Turkish Cuisine on February 14, 2024 September 13, 2026

Turkish iftar foods reflect both everyday Turkish cuisine and traditions that become especially visible during Ramadan. Iftar is the evening meal that ends the daily fast at sunset, but in Turkey it is also an…

Turkish Güllaç, a dessert often served during Ramadan, is displayed on a dark plate against a rustic backdrop. The dessert is white and milky, with layers of thin, translucent pastry soaked in sweetened milk, garnished with ground pistachio and a single red cherry on top. Traditional Turkish tea and silverware are arranged in the background, suggesting a cultural or festive occasion.

Güllaç: A Turkish Ramadan Dessert From My Childhood

in Dessert on January 19, 2024 September 29, 2026

Güllaç is one of the desserts I associate most strongly with Ramadan. My mother did not make it throughout the year, but when Ramadan arrived, güllaç was one of the desserts that could appear in…