Van's Culin

Van's Culin 👩‍🍳 Chef Van | Culinary Artist
Refining Bakery & Modern Cuisine 🇫🇷🇮🇹
Where passion meets precision ✨
📍Based in Istanbul & Erbil | Beyond the Plate 🎙

Mutton carpaccio #From my archives #
17/05/2026

Mutton carpaccio #
From my archives #

From my archives Poached pumpkin pudding #Japanese cuisine #Pumpkin 🎃
15/05/2026

From my archives
Poached pumpkin pudding #
Japanese cuisine #
Pumpkin 🎃

From my archives, 2022Roasted Mutton, Caramelized pear and Roquefort salad 🥗 #Recipe from The Modern Meat Kitchen, by M...
15/05/2026

From my archives, 2022
Roasted Mutton, Caramelized pear and Roquefort salad 🥗 #

Recipe from The Modern Meat Kitchen, by Miranda Ballard #

Spaghetti al pesto #is a classic, 15-20 minute Italian dish combining al dente spaghetti with fresh, vibrant basil pest...
13/05/2026

Spaghetti al pesto #
is a classic, 15-20 minute Italian dish combining al dente spaghetti with fresh, vibrant basil pesto (basil, garlic, pine nuts, parmesan, olive oil). It is a simple, healthy, and fast weeknight meal, often enhanced with a splash of starchy pasta water to create a creamy sauce.

Quick tips :

: While traditional Genovese pesto uses pine nuts, walnuts are a great alternative.
Pasta: Spaghetti or linguine are common choices.
Creaminess: Save some pasta water before draining to help the sauce coat the pasta properly.
Finish: Serve with extra parmesan cheese, pine nuts, or a drizzle of olive oil.

.greens #Thanx a lot for the excellent quality of the Napoli Italian basil 🌿.Sourdough toast with homemade basil pesto ...
12/05/2026

.greens #
Thanx a lot for the excellent quality of the Napoli Italian basil 🌿.
Sourdough toast with homemade basil pesto #
Roasted grape tomatoes, lebna , or any creamy. Cheese…basil leaves 🍃

pear & Grape tomatoes 🍅 #Fresh Garlic 🧄 #To be roast 👉🏻➡️
12/05/2026

pear & Grape tomatoes 🍅 #
Fresh Garlic 🧄 #
To be roast 👉🏻➡️

Sourdough bread #Homemade levain bread with love #Sliced to be roast and toast for next post 👉🏻➡️
12/05/2026

Sourdough bread #
Homemade levain bread with love #
Sliced to be roast and toast for next post 👉🏻➡️

Pesto alla Genovese # Pesto alla Genovese is the authentic Italian basil pesto from Genoa, typically made by crushing f...
12/05/2026

Pesto alla Genovese #

Pesto alla Genovese is the authentic Italian basil pesto from Genoa, typically made by crushing fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, and cheeses (Parmesan/Grana Padano and Pecorino) in a mortar and pestle. Known for its vibrant green color and savory flavor, it is traditionally served with pasta like trofie or trenette, often cooked with potatoes and green beans.

Authentic Ingredients
Basil: Specifically, small-leaved Genovese basil is preferred for its sweet, aromatic flavor.
Olive Oil: High-quality, fruity extra virgin olive oil, preferably from Liguria.
Nuts: Italian pine nuts (pinoli).
Garlic: Specifically, mild garlic from Vessalico is traditional.
Cheese: A mix of Parmigiano Reggiano (for nutty depth) and Pecorino Sardo (for a sharp, salty punch).
Salt: Coarse sea salt.
greens the basil 🌿

Sourdough bread toast topping with mozzarella cheese slices , Brown Turkey fig slices , Italian basil , globe tomato sli...
10/05/2026

Sourdough bread toast topping with mozzarella cheese slices , Brown Turkey fig slices , Italian basil , globe tomato slices

1-Lactarius mushroom (kanlica mantarı) #2-Caesar’s mushroom (imparator mantari) #3-Porchini mushroom (porcini mantari) #...
09/05/2026

1-Lactarius mushroom (kanlica mantarı) #
2-Caesar’s mushroom (imparator mantari) #
3-Porchini mushroom (porcini mantari) #
4-Truffle mushroom (truf mantari) #
5-Morel mushroom (kuzugobegi mantari) #
6-Chestnut mushroom (kestane mantari)

# #Years later, I still consider my experience at Trèsind Studio one of the most unforgettable dining experiences I’v...
08/05/2026

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Years later, I still consider my experience at Trèsind Studio one of the most unforgettable dining experiences I’ve ever had. From the extraordinary chefs and the beautifully curated ambience to every tiny detail that was executed with such precision and creativity, everything felt exceptional. The warmth, professionalism, and genuine hospitality of the hosts made the evening feel incredibly personal and welcoming. Every course was presented like a piece of art, full of unique flavors and storytelling, and even the thoughtful gifts handed to us at the end reflected the elegance and care behind the entire experience. It was far more than just dinner — it was a memory that stayed with me for years.

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