We had our second advanced class on February 4th. Arzu presented us how to make Samsa (Meat Dumplings) and Beauty Salad. When she was rolling dough out, we are all amazed how a dough ball turned into big thin sheet. All advanced student helped Arzu to make dumplings. While we were waiting the foods to be cooked, we watched a video about Turkish Tea By Katharine Branning, who is the writer of the book "Yes, I would love another glass of tea". Then, food was ready and we had a great lunch with friendly atmosphere.

Here are some comments of our students:

"Awesome! I love the opportunity to learn from people of such a caring culture"

"Samsa was excellent! Beauty salad I will make as soon as I can"

"Fantastic as usual! Always great to see everyone!"

SAMSA

Ingredients:

1 stick Butter, unsalted, softened

1 egg (for top)

-FILLING-

1 lb ground meat

1 tsp Salt

1 tsp Cumin

2 medium onion (chopped)

1 tsp Black pepper

-DOUGH-

4 cups flour

1 tbs baking powder

1 egg

1 tbs Salt

1.5 cup water

PREPARATION:

For Dough, put all dough ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Beat the mixture firmly until a good firm dough is made. Make the dough a ball. Cover it and let the dough ball rest for 5-10 minutes. On floured surface, roll it out as thinnly as you can. Brush the dough with the melted butter and Roll it. Cut dough into small pieces then make these pieces small balls. Cover them and let them rest for 10 minutes in the refrigerator. While it rests, mix all filling ingredients. When the dough balls are ready, roll them out (a bit thicker this time). Place a tablespoon of filling into the center of each round shaped dough then draw up the 4 sides to the middle. Pinch the corners together to seal. Brush the egg on the top of each pieces. Bake them in oven with 420 F until they get golden brown color.

BEAUTY SALAD

Ingredients:

3 boiled eggs

1 cup cooked rice

1 can corn

2 small cucumbers

3-4 tbs mayonnaise

3-4 tbs plain yoghurt (optional)

0.5 lb meat pieces (cooked)