Turkey may be famous for its kebabs, but the popular dish is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Turkish cuisine.

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Shops in Istanbul made it easy to bring home food, with some sellers even offering to vacuum-seal items such as baklava and olives. Most of my culinary delights made it home, but I was heartbroken ...

She also writes news and features for Istanbul, Beirut ... This Iraqi-style baklava, from Doris Sheena Zilkha, is made with layers of store-bought phyllo dough and a spiced walnut filling.

Istanbul’s contemporary heart is Taksim Square ... Windows display towers of honey-soaked baklava and Turkish delight, a sweet chewy treat. At stalls, you can sample a local favourite: kokoreç ...

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