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Kefalotyri refers to a tangy hard cheese from Greece that is made from sheep and goat's milk. Kefalotyri has a tangy flavor and a sharp aroma that is somewhat similar to Italian Pecorino, and has a pale, golden yellow color. Saltier and harder than Kasseri cheese, Kefalotyri is generally served grated over cooked dishes.
If not available, Kefalotyri can be subsituted by Parmesan or Romano cheese
Kemalpasa Tatlisi refer to a a very popular Turkish dessert which are sponge pastry rolls in syrup. The name of Kemalpasa is coming from a small town of Bursa, called Mustafakemalpasa. Kemalpasa Tatlisi is mainly produced by creameries and distributed to whole Turkey. Best served with clotted milk cream. Kemalpasa Tatlisi is rumored to have originated from Bulgaria.
Karniyarik refers to a Turkish dish made of eggplant stuffed with minced meat. Karniyarik is made from whole aubergines or eggplants which are slitted and then filled or stuffed with seasoned ground or minced meat.