Chef Betül Tunç's releases 'Turkuaz Kitchen' cookbook

WBUR | By Here & Now Newsroom

Published September 23, 2025 at 12:05 PM EDT

Find recipes here.

Betül Tunç’s “Turkuaz Kitchen” baking and cooking videos have amassed over 10 million followers on Instagram.

Tunç speaks with host Jane Clayson about her journey and her first cookbook, “Turkuaz Kitchen.”

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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