Cinnamon Rolls

Do you like your cinnamon rolls super soft and puffy or do you prefer them somewhat crunchy on the outside and soft, yet not bready on the inside? I belong [...]

AZ Cookbook is now on AZRU TV!

Dear friends,
I am very happy to announce that I now have my own program - AZ COOKBOOK  - on AZRU TV, online Azerbaijani TV in the Russian language. My first program [...]

Roasted Zucchini Salad with Garlicky Yogurt Dressing

I first tried this salad that originates  in the Aegean regions of Turkiye at my dear friend Canan’s house many years ago. I was hooked. A subtle sweetness of roasted zucchini, good [...]

Hummus

Hummus, the Middle Eastern delight. I love it. Long before I found out hummus was super easy to make, I bought it from stores. Some were delicious, others we not. [...]

Fresh Herb Kükü (Goyerti Kyukyusu)

This is fresh herb kükü served in Baku’s Carvansarai Restaurant.
In Azerbaijan, kükü (read: kyukyu) is the general name given to dishes in which main ingredients - vegetables, herbs, meat, or [...]