Turkey

Merhaba Hello[response is the same word]
Teşekkür ederim Thank you

Turkey Lessons from Mr. Donn
Turkey Crayola lesson

Whirling Dervishes
The Mevlevi Order or the Mevleviye are a Sufi order founded by the followers of Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Balkhi-Rumi, a 13th century Persian poet, Islamic jurist, and theologian, in Konya (in present-day Turkey). They are also known as the Whirling Dervishes due to their famous practice of whirling as a form of dhikr (remembrance of God). Dervish is a common term for an initiate of the Sufi Path. (wikipedia)

Nazar (amulet)

In Turkey and Balkans, evil eye jewelry and trinkets are particularly common. A nazar or evil eye stone (Turkish: nazar boncuğu) is an amulet from ancient mythology that protects against the evil eye. Colourful beads, bracelets, necklaces, anklets, and all manner of decoration may be adorned by this particularly popular symbol, and it is common to see it on almost anything, from babies, horses, doors to cars, cell phones and even airplanes (see photograph of an airplane with a "nazar").

A nazar or evil eye stone (Turkish: nazar boncuğu ) is an amulet that is meant to protect against the evil eye.

It is usually seen in the form of a flattened bead or hanging ornament, made by hand from coloured glass, and used as a necklace, or attached to bracelets or anklets. Typically it is composed of concentric circles or droplet shapes – from inside out: dark blue (or black), light blue (or yellow), white, and dark blue – and is sometimes referred to as blue eye.[citation needed] As well as being worn by people, including babies, it can be seen "protecting" cars, doors, horses and even cell phones. (wikipedia)

You could make one out of sculpey clay and use a glaze so it will look like glass.

Things I thought were Greek turn out to be Turkish as well...
Kabobs, Baklava

Turkish Delight
This is an interesting treat. I always find it fascinating to try sweets from around the world and notice how unique each is. Turkish delight is a delicate soft sweet.

Origin of the crescent roll
invented in Vienna in 1683 to celebrate the defeat of the Turkish siege of the city, as a reference to the crescents on the Turkish flags, when bakers staying up all night heard the tunneling operation and gave the alarm (wikipedia)

Golden Crescent Rolls


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Submitted By: Mike A.
Photo By: METROPHOBIA
Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Ready In: 3 Hours 10 Minutes
Servings: 20
"This is a great recipe for sweet, fluffy crescent rolls (kind of like a croissant but more dense)."
Ingredients:
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45
degrees C)
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt

2 eggs
1/2 cup shortening
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter, softened
Directions:
1. Dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. Stir in sugar, salt, eggs, shortening, and 2 cups of flour. Beat until smooth. Mix in remaining flour until smooth. Scrape dough from side of bowl. Knead dough, then cover it and let rise in a warm place until double (about 1-1/2 hours).
3. Punch down dough. Divide in half. Roll each half into a 12-inch circle. Spread with butter. Cut into 10 to 15 wedge. Roll up the wedges starting with the wide end. Place rolls with point under on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until double (about 1 hour).
4. Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 12-15 minute or until golden brown. Brush tops with butter when they come out.

Viennese Crescent Holiday Cookies


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Submitted By: Debby Hawkins
Photo By: PARKER71
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Ready In: 1 Hour 25 Minutes
Servings: 48
"These cookies have been a Christmas family favorite for 20 years. Flaky and buttery, they are worth the effort. Almonds can be substituted for hazelnuts."
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter
1 cup hazelnuts, ground
1/2 cup sifted confectioners' sugar

1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 vanilla bean
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, butter, nuts, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, salt, and vanilla. Hand mix until thoroughly blended. Shape dough into a ball. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
3. Meanwhile, place sugar in a bowl or small container. With sharp chef's knife, split vanilla bean lengthwise. Scrape out seeds, and mix them into the sugar. Cut pod into 2 inch pieces and mix into sugar.
4. Remove dough from refrigerator and form into 1 inch balls. Roll each ball into a small roll, 3 inches long. Place rolls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet, and bend each one to make a crescent shape.
5. Bake 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until set but not brown.
6. Let stand 1 minute, then remove from cookie sheets. Place hot cookies on a large sheet of aluminum foil. Sprinkle with prepared sugar mixture. Turn gently to coat on both sides. Cool completely and store in an airtight container at room temperature. Just before serving, coat with more vanilla flavored sugar.