Breakfast

Peynir (Cheese) Plate

Cheese plate served with grapes, jam, figs, crackers and nuts on a wooden background

Ingredients:

  • Assorted cheeses such as beyaz peynir (white cheese), kaşar (cheddar-like cheese), and tulum (aged cheese)
  • Olives
  • Tomatoes, sliced
  • Cucumbers, sliced
  • Optional: green onions, fresh herbs, nuts, honey, or dried fruits for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Arrange the assorted cheeses on a serving platter or cheese board. You can slice, cube, or crumble the cheeses, depending on your preference.
  2. Place olives on the platter, either in a separate bowl or scattered around the cheeses.
  3. Add sliced tomatoes and cucumbers to the platter, arranging them alongside the cheeses.
  4. If desired, garnish the cheese plate with additional ingredients such as sliced green onions, fresh herbs, nuts, honey, or dried fruits.
  5. Serve the peynir plate as part of a Turkish breakfast spread, accompanied by crusty bread, Turkish bread, or crackers.
  6. Enjoy the variety of flavors and textures offered by the different cheeses and accompaniments, creating a delightful and customizable breakfast experience. Afiyet olsun! (Bon Appétit!)

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