The civilizations that have lived in Nevşehir throughout history include the Assyrians, Hittites, Phrygians, Lydians, Persians, Macedonians, Romans, Byzantines, Anatolian Seljuk State, Mongols, Eratnians, Karamanids, and Ottoman Empire. The Turks and Greeks who migrated to the region in the past have also had a joint influence on the formation of the culinary culture. Nevşehir reflects both the classical Turkish cuisine and the accumulations of prehistoric cultures, different religions, and societies. During the Seljuk and Ottoman periods, Nevşehir was a small settlement called "Muşkara," but its fate changed with İbrahim Pasha, who was born here and never forgot his hometown. He worked as a halva maker’s apprentice in the palace kitchen in Istanbul and managed to rise to the highest ranks of the Ottoman Empire with his diligence and intelligence. İbrahim Pasha first served as an advisor during the reign of Ottoman Sultan III. Ahmet, then married the sultan's daughter and became the grand vizier.

İbrahim Pasha reflected the importance he gave to quality and the profession of confectionery in his past into the provincial cuisine and contributed to Nevşehir's cuisine by establishing a kitchen that was no different from the palace kitchen. Although some changes occurred after Damat İbrahim Pasha, the culinary culture that emerged during that period has managed to survive until today.

Thanks to its geographical location and climate, Nevşehir has fertile lands suitable for the growth of many products. In addition to agriculture, livestock activities in the region also play a role in the formation of the local cuisine. Although it may be thought that there are no unique dishes specific to Nevşehir's local cuisine at first glance, it is known that there are many dishes that are specific to the region and mainly use products such as potatoes, lentils, zucchini, wheat, chickpeas, and beans.