My recent stay in Turkey was definitely a food-oriented experience. For two glorious weeks, my husband and I enjoyed great street food, sampled fine fish, and tried new-to-us food all over town. In a city of glorious sunsets, evocative calls to prayer and incredible light by day or night, we looked forward to every “next bite” of what proved to be, truly, Turkish delights. My trip began with a morning sampling and learning to prepare several Turkish dishes, including this deceptively simple pumpkin dessert.