3 ALL-VEGAN 🌱 Appetizers from Antakya TRY TODAY: Featuring Walnut, Bulgur, and Eggplant 😋

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  • Опубліковано 7 січ 2025

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  • @mystrie4663
    @mystrie4663 Рік тому +62

    The recipes are amazing as always, but what I really loved in this video was the end. Hearing the stories of the shop owners and chefs in Antakya was wonderful. I hope they rebuild soon and can share their food with the world once again!

  • @Jen-iy7lq
    @Jen-iy7lq Рік тому +20

    Wow Refika, I knew that you as a humanitarian-minded Turkish citizen you'd be affected by the earthquakes and have always sympathised, but I wasn't aware of your connections there. Thanks so much for sharing that, and for promoting such lively and talented people so significantly impacted by the disaster! I will keep them in my thoughts and prayers, and the recovery of all within the affected areas.

  • @zena9660
    @zena9660 Рік тому

    Refika Ben Americana yashiyorum ve seni chok chok seviyorem
    My Turkish is not very good but you are passionate and I enjoy watching you always! Your enthusiasm is contagious❤I live in the US and watch you always

    • @Refika
      @Refika  Рік тому

      Thank you Zena! Seni seviyoruz ❤❤❤

  • @sujimsr2405
    @sujimsr2405 Рік тому +2

    Çok Geçmiş olsun HATAY 🙏🙏 We R very Happy This Beautiful Recipe give us Dear ❤️🧿❤️ Çok Çok Teşekkürler ediyorum 🙏🙏 Greetings from INDIA 🇮🇳🇮🇳🙏🇮🇳🇮🇳

  • @Selahsmum
    @Selahsmum Рік тому +18

    Thanks for all the vegan stuff lately! So appreciate it as Im going mostly plant-based for my health! God bless you!

    • @Refika
      @Refika  Рік тому

      We hope you will love all 😍 Enjoy!

  • @gigglegrl7405
    @gigglegrl7405 Рік тому +16

    This is my favorite episode ever! I love all of the vegan dishes and they looked sooo delicious. God bless all of the beautiful people you spoke about and all of those in the earthquake regions.

    • @Refika
      @Refika  Рік тому

      Thank you dear 🙏🏻 keep us in your prayers

  • @syldee8927
    @syldee8927 Рік тому +3

    I visited there about 15 years ago. Very friendly people and a beautiful place.

    • @syldee8927
      @syldee8927 Рік тому

      I wanted to donate but could not find lunk.

  • @cynthiahonorio9758
    @cynthiahonorio9758 Рік тому

    Yes, we need to learn and keep cooking recipes from remote far towns!

  • @SerengetiSam
    @SerengetiSam Рік тому +1

    Hello Refika
    I came across your UA-cam a few months ago and am now a subscriber, I find your energy and knowledge about food and its ingredients very appealing.
    In planning our vacation I have include a 5 day stop in Istanbul. We have rented an apartment close to the Galata Tower and are now researching places to visit. I am hoping you can recommend some restaurants we should try while in Istanbul.
    God Bless you for all the humanitarian work you and your staff are doing for the earthquake victims.
    Thank you from Vancouver, Canada

  • @kathleenkocan628
    @kathleenkocan628 Рік тому +6

    I purchased the grill pan. It arrived this week. I absolutely love it. It saves my stovetop and keeps it much cleaner. It is a terrific kitchen tool. ❤

    • @Refika
      @Refika  Рік тому +1

      It’s absolutely one of the essentials in the kitchen 😍 you will see how it just becomes your right-hand soon

    • @hamanmohammed3981
      @hamanmohammed3981 Рік тому

      @@Refika please, l'm very interested in having one.
      Is it possible to have one, knowing that I am from Algeria. How could I do. Thank you.

  • @maxinemuhammad5979
    @maxinemuhammad5979 Рік тому

    Fantastic recipes defo will try them wishing the people in this dreadful disaster much blessings and Gods healing for their awful loss 😥😥🙏🏿🙏🏿

  • @biadam.
    @biadam. Рік тому +1

    thank you very much, Refika. I hope life comes back! love from Antakya🧡

  • @chloespetservices
    @chloespetservices Рік тому +1

    Refika, your beautiful soul is reflected in your cooking. God bless you for promoting and trying to help the people from the earthquake. We in Malta are on the same Hellenic plate as Turkey and had a very scary 5.5 magnitude last week. ❤ Marina.

  • @VeretenoVids
    @VeretenoVids Рік тому +2

    Oooooh, I had something very similar to CEVİZLİ BİBERLİ when I was in Georgia years ago. Wow, the memories! Thank you for keeping the focus on the regions that will need long term help to recover.

    • @Refika
      @Refika  Рік тому

      Thank you 🙏🏻

  • @zainabnawaz8064
    @zainabnawaz8064 Рік тому

    Praying for the beautiful and brave people of Antakya. Thankyou for the [lovely recipes, as always.

  • @dogukan7406
    @dogukan7406 Рік тому +9

    I love all food in general but when Refika presents them with her positive energy, they appeal to me even more :))

  • @EatingApples9
    @EatingApples9 Рік тому +30

    Refika, I live in a village 7km from the city centre of Antakya. I respect your hopeful message but the situation is horrible. We drove through the centre today to go to a makeshift post office. I hope that the life will return here but I think it will take 10 years :(

  • @ladybuggriffis2299
    @ladybuggriffis2299 Рік тому +3

    Thank you for your video your recipes are looking very delicious. Prayers are still going up for all who are still suffering from the terrible earthquakes. God bless and be safe!🐞🦬❤️

    • @Refika
      @Refika  Рік тому

      You’re welcome 😇 many thanks for being with us ❤️

  • @farhanatimol615
    @farhanatimol615 Рік тому

    Refika So encouraging to hear that you are supporting the devastated area of southern Turkiye. Great recipes and thanks for sharing. Always in our prayers ❤❤❤

    • @Refika
      @Refika  Рік тому

      Hello, it's very nice to hear from you guys... Your support is invaluable for us and our country. Please keep watching us ❤❤❤

  • @jodrew1845
    @jodrew1845 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful recipes that I will add to my library of vegan foods. Thank you for reminding the world that there are still many lovely people who still need our help and support❤️
    Here in the USA, no one is talking about the earthquake anymore. But we still pray for the survivors🙏🙏🙏

  • @jorgtb7265
    @jorgtb7265 Рік тому +12

    Absolutely mouthwatering….😍 we are going to give a turkish dinner evening tonight an we definitely try your amazing meze recipes. Thank you for your Inspiration and greetings to you and your entire Team from Germany ❤️

    • @Refika
      @Refika  Рік тому

      All 3 delicious and easy! Tell us how you like it when you try ❤️ much greetings to you and Germany 🇩🇪

  • @longestpossiblename
    @longestpossiblename Рік тому +2

    Hello dear Refika. Thank you for sharing so much about your country with us through your passion for food and for the people who produce it. I have already learned so much from you. Many of your dishes have already been shared with friends and family around me, many of whom have never eaten Turkish food. I will keep sharing the beautiful recipes you teach us and praying for the country of Turkey, especially the areas still struggling after the earthquake damage.
    Much love! ❤

    • @Refika
      @Refika  Рік тому +1

      Hey dear Maggie, we always feel like we do something passionate and meaningful 🙈 enjoy!! ❤️

  • @deliaaludeini9080
    @deliaaludeini9080 Рік тому

    Good evening from romania. Thiis recipes are fantastic specialy eksileme i never eat ill try all of them.thnks for sharing turkish cuisine.i love turkye,the culture and specialy the turkish soul and the turkish hospitality wich i never felt în other country. Hugs from Romania ❤❤❤

  • @user-pp5ri9dq4y
    @user-pp5ri9dq4y Рік тому +5

    Turkish food looks so good, I love you guys and I would like to visit Turkey someday soon

    • @Refika
      @Refika  Рік тому

      We are waiting for you! ❤️

  • @winteryolive
    @winteryolive Рік тому

    Sending another donation. Thanks for reminding us who are far away. I can't wait to try the recipes!

  • @gipsi2001
    @gipsi2001 Рік тому +4

    Turkish food is just gorgeous. I always look forward to your bubbly presentations. I think you are a warm and caring person who is a lot of fun.
    Wee question: Does the bulgur in the last recipe need cooking?

    • @Refika
      @Refika  Рік тому

      Thank you for your kind wishes dear 🙏🏻 yes you can totally cook this grain using the soaking method. All you gotta do is boil some water and pour it over the grains in a bowl. Then just chill and wait for the bulgur wheat to cook itself by getting bigger! ❤️

  • @Elene_55
    @Elene_55 Рік тому

    My heart goes out to those who perished in this devastating earthquake. I watched in horror the events of those days and agonized and rejoiced every time a life was saved from under the rubbles... I wish health and happiness to those who survived, hope their wounds heal and they live happy and full lives. ♥♥

  • @karencheek7518
    @karencheek7518 Рік тому +3

    Antalya (Antioch to western ears) has an incredibly rich Christian history. It is sad enough to see devastation from natural disasters, but when it comes from hate and frustration and little hope, it is especially grievous. Prayers for the people there, and everywhere in Turkey where there is so much loss and suffering. So very proud of what you and your team are doing to help. To respect what they have contributed and restore dignity is priceless. 🤗❣️💞

    • @Shaytan.666
      @Shaytan.666 Рік тому +1

      Antakya not Antalya

    • @meralozdemir551
      @meralozdemir551 Рік тому +1

      Antakya not Antalya. The other name is Hatay. There was the earthquake. The first Christian church was build there, but I do not know if it is now demaged because of quake. AntaLya/Demre is where Saint Claus comes from.

  • @mrknopester
    @mrknopester Рік тому +5

    Absolutely appreciate the vegan recipes. Thank you ❤️

  • @anapaulatutui3646
    @anapaulatutui3646 11 місяців тому

    Such an amazing content to honour and help them. Thanks for your work Refika and team! ❤

  • @gliniacm
    @gliniacm Рік тому

    Refika I love all of the vegan dishes ! Delicious...tks

  • @shaimael-elaimy590
    @shaimael-elaimy590 Рік тому

    I hope that all the people you mentioned are alright, Refika. Bless you all.

  • @daniellevine6131
    @daniellevine6131 Рік тому +8

    looks so delicious!! Love the vegan recipes

  • @drdr73
    @drdr73 Рік тому +1

    blessings for all those who suffered due to the earthquake....prayers for you all....

    • @Refika
      @Refika  Рік тому

      Thank you 🙏🏻

  • @mfwanfy
    @mfwanfy Рік тому +1

    Hi from Saskatchewan, Canada. I love all the vegan recipes you've posted. We have been plant based for 9 years, and I'm always looking for new recipes. It's difficult being vegan in cattle country. Lol.

  • @mtm00
    @mtm00 Рік тому

    🙏 May everywhere soon be rebuilt even more beautiful than before. 🙏

  • @hexsing2760
    @hexsing2760 Рік тому

    I love this video so much! Truly a wonderful soul.

  • @Ellie-zd1ri
    @Ellie-zd1ri Рік тому

    Always the best ideas! Thank you!!!

  • @philodemos
    @philodemos Рік тому

    Just got the grill from Refika’s shop in Istanbul. I cannot wait to use it!

  • @huwidaabdulla4327
    @huwidaabdulla4327 Рік тому

    You the best cooker in this world no body like you ❤

  • @katrussell6819
    @katrussell6819 Рік тому

    Wow. Summer food extradinaire!

  • @forthosewhoHUNGER
    @forthosewhoHUNGER Рік тому +1

    Beautiful presentation. These all look so vibrant and healthful. Thank you so much for these meaningful recipes. God bless you. 🙏🏼

  • @vvbhat
    @vvbhat Рік тому +1

    OH WOW......LOV FROM INDIA

  • @josephineryan8982
    @josephineryan8982 Рік тому

    Dear Rafika, I'm so glad I found your channel and now you're one of my favorite chefs. Love from Australia ❤

  • @amnashelesh854
    @amnashelesh854 Рік тому +3

    These are perfect for summer
    Love them all and they look delicious ❤I’m gonna make them all . Thank you Refika 👍

  • @theoriginalquinnpiper
    @theoriginalquinnpiper Рік тому +3

    Thank you, Refika, for more great recipes. I will try making sarma ici soon, because I have a package of fine bulgur waiting for a job :) Meanwhile, I sent another donation. Just a little one this time, but the ocean is made of little drops. My heart goes out to everyone whose world was changed overnight.

    • @Refika
      @Refika  Рік тому

      Hey Quinn, we very much appreciate any support you have been giving us so far 😍 thank you for being with us 🙏🏻

    • @theoriginalquinnpiper
      @theoriginalquinnpiper Рік тому

      @@Refika ❤

  • @easydeliciousnutritious5655

    Love the recipes! I have not seen or used a meat grinder in decades (I am not that old), I felt nostalgic. Beautiful stories at the end!

  • @cindirocks322
    @cindirocks322 Рік тому

    Love, love your wonderful videos!!!

  • @lucieadjek8506
    @lucieadjek8506 Рік тому +1

    Your recipes always looks😍 💯% real good, great & delicious 😋😋😋👍.
    Our sincere condolences and prayers 🙏🏿 still goes to all people / families affected and in grief. May God Almighty strengthen them with all powers, according to his glorious might, for all endurance, patience with joy & may they be blessed with peace 😇🙏🏿.
    I'm particularly grateful to you & your crew members for your strength, energy and time given to sharing your commitments, initiatives & your investment to create this video for us all 🙏🏿.
    Stay blessed as always in God's grace 🙏🏿✌️❤️😘🤗.

  • @cherieburger15
    @cherieburger15 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for sharing! As always, your food looks soooooo very good. I truly would love to be there trying them all. Then, thank you for introducing us to these beautiful people who have endured so much. God love them and give them all they need. Sending hugs from the Rocky Mountains!!!❤🤗

  • @annapissidou897
    @annapissidou897 Рік тому +1

    HI REFIKA YOUR RECIPE ARE VERY GOOD. IN THE VIDEOS YOU ARE EXPLAINING VERY GOOD THE RECIPE. I LIKE THE WAY YOU'RE EXPLAINING AND VERY UNDERSTANDING ALL. WE ARE FROM TWO DIFFERENT ONES WORLD BUT VERY SIMILAR. THE MUSIC AND THE FOOD BRINGS TOGETHER THE PEOPLE. I HOPE THE PEOPLE IN THE EARTHQUAKE PLACES SOON TO BE ON THEIR FEET AND START THEIR LIVES AGAIN AS THEY WERE BEFORE THE EARTHQUAKE. A LOTS OF LOVE FROM CYPRUS ❤❤❤❤

  • @rebeccawillis9650
    @rebeccawillis9650 Рік тому

    Brilliant recipes! Thanks!

  • @gaiaocracy
    @gaiaocracy Рік тому

    How good it would be to visit Antakya ... to be with the People ... to feast with the People.

  • @jerrycratsenberg989
    @jerrycratsenberg989 Рік тому

    Everything looks so delicious. It seems that everything that you share is just wonderful. Thank you for sharing!

  • @Esra-q8t
    @Esra-q8t 8 місяців тому

    Teşekkürler Refika

  • @-Hyakki_Yako-
    @-Hyakki_Yako- Рік тому

    Thank you for these amazing recipes, your beautiful energy and big heart 💕

  • @jiyaskitchen6763
    @jiyaskitchen6763 Рік тому

    Sister you are awesome,I like your positive energy

  • @hamanmohammed3981
    @hamanmohammed3981 Рік тому +1

    i love meze please some more.😀

  • @mimachado5546
    @mimachado5546 Рік тому

    Great food with great history! Hope everything gets better.

  • @avelinadivinia_raphael
    @avelinadivinia_raphael Рік тому

    I love and appreciate your vegan recipes 🥰😍🙏🏻 thank you so much, lovely Refika 🙏🏻🌷 💚

  • @85anujad
    @85anujad Рік тому +1

    Wish I had the kind of money to donate. You are amazing Refika ❤

  • @amaalalsadie5654
    @amaalalsadie5654 Рік тому

    H hope I can cook for you other appetizer which is similar and my own recipe, wish you all the best.😘😘🌺🌻🌼

  • @purvivaghjiani5002
    @purvivaghjiani5002 Рік тому

    Hi I m from India. ❤
    Your recipes are a welcome!

  • @pagirl913.
    @pagirl913. Рік тому

    Thanks for the Vegan recipes. Also, I and my family have donated! 🥰❤️

    • @Refika
      @Refika  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much ♥️ warms hugs and kisses to you and your family

  • @ID-ig6fq
    @ID-ig6fq Рік тому

    Thank you!

  • @926paaja
    @926paaja Рік тому

    YES!!!!!! THANK YOU😊

  • @Nkhan11
    @Nkhan11 Рік тому +1

    As always ❤ your recipes, and plz can you share the recipe i asked for before. Its a mix grill cooked with covered pita on the top from the oven. And they cut it with the knife. I dont know the name but i had it couple times in Turkish restaurant NY .

    • @Refika
      @Refika  Рік тому

      I'm not sure which recipe you're talking about... Can you please share a link to that food you mentioned?

    • @berksartik
      @berksartik Рік тому

      ​@@Refika I'm not sure, but I think she/he 's talking about a "güveç kapama" thing.

  • @gtag69
    @gtag69 Рік тому

    Youre food is amazeballs! As are you. x

  • @FM-uk8rs
    @FM-uk8rs Рік тому

    ll the Best to you all , looks soo good !

  • @zeenatg
    @zeenatg Рік тому +1

    my dear refika i want tell you some thing when ever i feel unseen sad r low energy in my soul first i beg to Alah forgivness and pay thanks for all gifts to me from him . after that i start watching yours food video witch give me samile on my face and energy boos in my soul rely i get fresh happy mode . you guys your all team lucky with Alahs good blessing on you. your,s positive ettitute and good soul keep envoirment jolly and smily in your kitchen with true honesty. ❤😊 kerp it up my dear daughter i love you so much 😊😊😊 👍👍👍🤲🤲😍🤲🥰🥰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷

    • @Refika
      @Refika  Рік тому +1

      Thank you beautiful heart ♥️

  • @sourcelight369
    @sourcelight369 Рік тому

    Thank you 💜💜💜

  • @marybrewer2203
    @marybrewer2203 Рік тому

    Oh my, this looks so yummy!

  • @monavyas8400
    @monavyas8400 Рік тому

    Looks Delicious God Bless you for sharing . I am vegetarian living in Lomdon and Zurich! I have tried some of your receipes absolutely amazing ❤. SOME VEGE KOFTAS RECEPIES PLEASE...

    • @Refika
      @Refika  Рік тому

      Watch out for this weekend 😉

  • @MariaContreras-ju9hc
    @MariaContreras-ju9hc Рік тому

    Thank you I been waiting for vegan recipes ❤

  • @meherlatif5777
    @meherlatif5777 Рік тому

    Thank you u are so helpful

  • @namitakashyap7146
    @namitakashyap7146 Рік тому +1

    Hello, in India we make the eggplant recipe ,minus molasses . We use mustard oil instead.

  • @uzmannoman2736
    @uzmannoman2736 Рік тому

    Amazing people u r all i want to be a part of your kitchen famil after watching your vidoes i want to go turky with my family and enjoy your food ,i wish

  • @ENaser100
    @ENaser100 Рік тому +1

    Thank you.from newzealand

  • @gulsahkazan255
    @gulsahkazan255 Рік тому

    Omg looks Delicious 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @selwia.771
    @selwia.771 Рік тому

    Thanks a lot ❤

  • @mariafish4860
    @mariafish4860 Рік тому +1

    I also get mouth tickled every time eggplant is mentioned

  • @flymehome31
    @flymehome31 Рік тому +1

    Oh my goodness these look soooooo good I am definitely trying all of them I have all the ingredients thank you so much ...can you just write the Turkish name of the three mezzes please? Thank you! I love Turkey!

  • @gulsahkazan255
    @gulsahkazan255 Рік тому

    I love you refika 😍

  • @aminab493
    @aminab493 Рік тому

    I like very recipes thank you tasty 😋 food I'm watching ur videos

  • @whateverlifeandpass
    @whateverlifeandpass Рік тому

    Best of best recipe easy and delicious

  • @dorkakot290
    @dorkakot290 Рік тому +1

    💚💚💚💚 vegan recipes 💚💚💚💚

  • @maryclairegaloni8727
    @maryclairegaloni8727 Рік тому

    Amazing 🎉

  • @Imru_gamer
    @Imru_gamer Рік тому

    Awesome!!! 💜💜💜💜

  • @Imru_gamer
    @Imru_gamer Рік тому +1

    💜💜Antakya💜💜😥😥

  • @nitasheth2892
    @nitasheth2892 Рік тому

    Looks yum ❤️‼️

  • @narinegaribian4601
    @narinegaribian4601 Рік тому

    Is Sarma Ici and Kisir the same salad? They’re very similar.

  • @Flamencoista
    @Flamencoista Рік тому

    Is that book you showed at the end available in English at all?

  • @claudiaolivero7526
    @claudiaolivero7526 Рік тому

    Thanks❤

  • @fafasedareborn4502
    @fafasedareborn4502 Рік тому

    Hi! checked the etsy site but couldn't find the grilling pan. Can you give me the link?
    Thank you!

    • @Refika
      @Refika  Рік тому

      Of course! Here it is in stock again 👉🏻 www.etsy.com/listing/1301775082/stovetop-enamel-griller-roaster-and-char

    • @fafasedareborn4502
      @fafasedareborn4502 Рік тому

      @@Refika thanks a lot Refika! Is this gadget suitable for ceramic stovetops?

  • @smeeh7598
    @smeeh7598 Рік тому

    Wonderful recipes as per usual. Thank you.

  • @cynthiabrown9596
    @cynthiabrown9596 Рік тому

    Refica, is the pepper paste that you use sweet or hot?

  • @suzannetiemstra7343
    @suzannetiemstra7343 Рік тому

    Refinance, what do I look for in my Canadian market? I can’t find red pepper paste and I’ve been looking so long!

    • @momanga
      @momanga Рік тому

      ua-cam.com/video/a7kjWva8fGs/v-deo.html
      make your own then 😇

  • @rushantic25
    @rushantic25 Рік тому

    Inspiring

  • @soniat1348
    @soniat1348 Рік тому

    Your recipes are absolutely fabulous ❤Thank you for sharing it with UA-cam community ❤🫶

  • @raptureready519
    @raptureready519 Рік тому

    Beautiful recipes. Antakya is a biblical place. Praying for the affected in the Name of Lord Jesus Christ who is the only True God 🙏