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Turkish Recipes

Kebabs, mezze, baklava and the richness of Anatolian cooking.

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Spicy Adana Kebab

Hand-minced lamb and beef kebab seasoned with red chilli flakes and spices, grilled on flat skewers.

Turkish Menemen (Scrambled Eggs with Tomato & Peppers)

The ultimate Turkish breakfast: eggs slow-scrambled with onion, green peppers, tomatoes and chilli.

Turkish Baklava

Layers of paper-thin filo dough, crushed pistachios and warm honey syrup — the crown jewel of Ottoman pastry.

İskender Kebab

Thin-sliced döner meat over crispy flatbread, drowned in tomato sauce and browned butter, served with yoghurt.

Turkish Lahmacun – Crispy Spiced Meat Flatbread

Thin, crispy flatbread topped with spiced minced lamb, tomatoes and herbs — Turkey's beloved street food.

Turkish Red Lentil Soup – Mercimek Çorbası

Silky, deeply flavoured red lentil soup with paprika butter — Turkey's most beloved everyday soup.

Turkish Manti – Lamb Dumplings with Yogurt and Paprika Butter

Tiny handmade lamb dumplings served with garlicky yogurt, tomato sauce and sizzling paprika butter.

Turkish Köfte – Grilled Spiced Minced Meat Patties

Juicy grilled lamb and beef patties seasoned with onion, parsley and cumin — a Turkish grill essential.

Turkish Pide – Boat-Shaped Flatbread with Minced Lamb

Golden boat-shaped flatbread filled with spiced lamb, peppers and egg — Turkey's answer to pizza.

Turkish Baklava – Crispy Pistachio and Walnut Pastry in Honey Syrup

Layers of paper-thin filo, crushed pistachios and walnuts soaked in fragrant honey and lemon syrup.

Imam Bayıldı – Roasted Eggplant with Tomatoes, Onion and Garlic

Whole eggplants slow-roasted with fragrant onion, tomato and garlic — a legendary Turkish vegetarian dish.

Turkish Cacık – Cool Yogurt, Cucumber and Mint Dip

Chilled yogurt with grated cucumber, garlic, fresh mint and dill — the essential Turkish meze dip.

Turkish Stuffed Grape Leaves – Zeytinyağlı Yaprak Sarma

Tender grape leaves rolled with herbed rice, pine nuts and currants — a classic Turkish meze served cold.

Turkish Sütlaç – Creamy Baked Rice Pudding

Silky baked rice pudding with a caramelised golden skin — Turkey's most beloved everyday dessert.

Turkish Gözleme – Thin Stuffed Flatbread with Spinach and Cheese

Hand-stretched flatbread filled with spinach, white cheese and herbs, cooked on a griddle until golden.

Turkish Çiğ Köfte – Spiced Bulgur Wheat Rolls

Raw bulgur wheat kneaded with tomato paste, pomegranate molasses and spices — Turkey's most popular street snack.

Turkish Ayran – Chilled Salted Yogurt Drink

Frothy, refreshing cold yogurt drink with a pinch of salt — Turkey's national beverage and the perfect BBQ companion.

Turkish Kısır – Bulgur Wheat Salad with Tomato, Herbs and Pomegranate

Vibrant bulgur salad with fresh tomatoes, cucumber, herbs, and tangy pomegranate molasses dressing.

Turkish Acılı Ezme – Fiery Tomato and Pepper Salsa

Finely chopped tomatoes, peppers, and onion with pomegranate molasses — Turkey's essential BBQ condiment.

15 min80 calEasy

★4.8(11,300)

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Alinazik

Traditional turkish alinazik recipe

37 min352 calMedium

★4.3(2,175)

soup

Bagel

Traditional turkish bagel recipe

43 min358 calMedium

★4.4(3,357)

dinner

Bulgur Pilaf

Traditional turkish bulgur pilaf recipe

47 min362 calEasy

★4.3(2,340)

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Börek

Traditional turkish börek recipe

49 min364 calMedium

★4.6(1,471)

breakfast

Cacık

Traditional turkish cacık recipe

51 min366 calHard

★4.8(1,152)

dessert

Çaçık

Traditional turkish çaçık recipe

53 min368 calEasy

★4.6(2,186)

soup

Chakli

Traditional turkish chakli recipe

55 min370 calMedium

★4.6(1,188)

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Chiles Rellenos

Traditional turkish chiles rellenos recipe

57 min372 calHard

★4.6(521)

dinner

Cigköfte

Traditional turkish cigköfte recipe

59 min374 calEasy

★4.7(3,096)

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Çilbir

Traditional turkish çilbir recipe

61 min376 calMedium

★4.7(842)

breakfast

Çoban Salatası

Traditional turkish çoban salatası recipe

63 min378 calHard

★4.7(2,507)

dessert

Cumin Roasted Lamb

Traditional turkish cumin roasted lamb recipe

65 min380 calEasy

★4.9(756)

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Döner Kebab

Traditional turkish döner kebab recipe

67 min382 calMedium

★4.8(3,427)

snack

Eggplant Dip

Traditional turkish eggplant dip recipe

69 min384 calHard

★4.3(2,235)

lunch

Feta Cheese Omelet

Traditional turkish feta cheese omelet recipe

73 min388 calMedium

★4.4(3,161)

breakfast

Fettuccine

Traditional turkish fettuccine recipe

75 min390 calHard

★4.3(3,285)

dessert

Figs with Honey

Traditional turkish figs with honey recipe

77 min392 calEasy

★4.5(3,354)

soup

Flaming Cheese

Traditional turkish flaming cheese recipe

79 min394 calMedium

★4.5(2,106)

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Fluffy Pita

Traditional turkish fluffy pita recipe

81 min396 calHard

★4.4(559)

dinner

Freekeh

Traditional turkish freekeh recipe

83 min398 calEasy

★4.5(2,362)

lunch

Fresh Mint Tea

Traditional turkish fresh mint tea recipe

85 min400 calMedium

★4.6(2,721)

breakfast

Fried Calamari

Traditional turkish fried calamari recipe

87 min402 calHard

★4.3(1,392)

dessert

Fried Halloumi

Traditional turkish fried halloumi recipe

89 min404 calEasy

★4.4(776)

soup

Fried Kibbeh

Traditional turkish fried kibbeh recipe

91 min406 calMedium

★4.4(1,776)

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Fried Liver

Traditional turkish fried liver recipe

93 min408 calHard

★4.5(1,263)

dinner

Fried Shrimp

Traditional turkish fried shrimp recipe

95 min410 calEasy

★4.9(1,341)

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Galette

Traditional turkish galette recipe

97 min412 calMedium

★4.9(799)

breakfast

Garlic Bread

Traditional turkish garlic bread recipe

99 min414 calHard

★4.6(3,472)

soup

Gherkins Pickle

Traditional turkish gherkins pickle recipe

103 min418 calMedium

★4.4(1,694)

snack

Gluten-Free Bread

Traditional turkish gluten-free bread recipe

105 min420 calHard

★4.3(1,715)

dinner

Goat Cheese Salad

Traditional turkish goat cheese salad recipe

107 min422 calEasy

★4.5(2,646)

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Grape Leaves

Traditional turkish grape leaves recipe

109 min424 calMedium

★4.9(1,083)

breakfast

Grilled Eggplant

Traditional turkish grilled eggplant recipe

111 min426 calHard

★4.8(3,372)

dessert

Grilled Lamb Chops

Traditional turkish grilled lamb chops recipe

113 min428 calEasy

★4.4(852)

soup

Grilled Sea Bass

Traditional turkish grilled sea bass recipe

75 min430 calMedium

★4.9(3,401)

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Grilled Vegetables

Traditional turkish grilled vegetables recipe

77 min432 calHard

★4.6(2,416)

dinner

Ground Lamb Kebab

Traditional turkish ground lamb kebab recipe

79 min434 calEasy

★4.4(2,199)

lunch

Haleem

Traditional turkish haleem recipe

81 min436 calMedium

★4.8(1,553)

breakfast

Halloumi Fries

Traditional turkish halloumi fries recipe

83 min438 calHard

★4.4(2,858)

dessert

Halvah

Traditional turkish halvah recipe

85 min440 calEasy

★4.6(1,732)

soup

Hamsan

Traditional turkish hamsan recipe

87 min442 calMedium

★4.6(559)

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Haricots Blancs

Traditional turkish haricots blancs recipe

89 min444 calHard

★4.4(1,966)

dinner

Hash Brown

Traditional turkish hash brown recipe

91 min446 calEasy

★4.8(3,142)

lunch

Hasselback Potatoes

Traditional turkish hasselback potatoes recipe

93 min448 calMedium

★4.5(3,194)

breakfast

Herbed Omelet

Traditional turkish herbed omelet recipe

95 min450 calHard

★4.6(3,004)

dessert

Herb-Roasted Chicken

Traditional turkish herb-roasted chicken recipe

97 min452 calEasy

★4.8(665)

soup

Honey Cake

Traditional turkish honey cake recipe

99 min454 calMedium

★4.7(2,890)

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Horiatiki

Traditional turkish horiatiki recipe

101 min456 calHard

★4.4(1,204)

dinner

Hummus

Traditional turkish hummus recipe

103 min458 calEasy

★4.4(1,790)

lunch

Humus Masala

Traditional turkish humus masala recipe

105 min460 calMedium

★4.4(3,476)

breakfast

Ice Cream Sandwich

Traditional turkish ice cream sandwich recipe

107 min462 calHard

★4.3(1,965)

dessert

Imam Baildi

Traditional turkish imam baildi recipe

109 min464 calEasy

★4.8(532)

soup

Isken

Traditional turkish isken recipe

111 min466 calMedium

★4.5(2,942)

snack

Ishkli Koobideh

Traditional turkish ishkli koobideh recipe

113 min468 calHard

★4.4(3,422)

lunch

Izmir Kofte

Traditional turkish izmir kofte recipe

57 min472 calMedium

★4.6(3,317)

breakfast

Jalapeno Poppers

Traditional turkish jalapeno poppers recipe

59 min474 calHard

★4.7(2,915)

dessert

Jershih

Traditional turkish jershih recipe

61 min476 calEasy

★4.5(3,421)

soup

Joojeh Kebab

Traditional turkish joojeh kebab recipe

63 min478 calMedium

★4.5(1,327)

snack

Jovari Dolmasi

Traditional turkish jovari dolmasi recipe

65 min480 calHard

★4.7(2,243)

dinner

Kababjou

Traditional turkish kababjou recipe

67 min482 calEasy

★4.7(1,220)

lunch

Kabaab Koobideh

Traditional turkish kabaab koobideh recipe

69 min484 calMedium

★4.4(1,029)

breakfast

Kabab Koobideh

Traditional turkish kabab koobideh recipe

71 min486 calHard

★4.5(2,145)

dessert

Kabab Lula

Traditional turkish kabab lula recipe

73 min488 calEasy

★4.6(2,765)

soup

Kabab Tabei

Traditional turkish kabab tabei recipe

75 min490 calMedium

★4.6(779)

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Kabuli Palaw

Traditional turkish kabuli palaw recipe

77 min492 calHard

★4.6(1,072)

dinner

Kachumbari

Traditional turkish kachumbari recipe

79 min494 calEasy

★4.8(2,978)

lunch

Kafta

Traditional turkish kafta recipe

81 min496 calMedium

★4.5(2,780)

breakfast

Kafteh

Traditional turkish kafteh recipe

83 min498 calHard

★4.5(706)

dessert

Kahlua Coffee

Traditional turkish kahlua coffee recipe

85 min500 calEasy

★4.9(2,247)

soup

Kahvaltı

Traditional turkish kahvaltı recipe

87 min502 calMedium

★4.7(1,348)

snack

Kaleh Pacheh

Traditional turkish kaleh pacheh recipe

89 min504 calHard

★4.8(3,151)

dinner

Kankali

Traditional turkish kankali recipe

91 min506 calEasy

★4.7(3,371)

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Kapama

Traditional turkish kapama recipe

93 min508 calMedium

★4.8(1,892)

Newbreakfast

Shakshuka

Eggs poached in spiced tomato and pepper sauce.

15 min320 calEasy

★4.7(3,600)

Newdinner

Mantı — Turkish Dumplings with Garlic Yogurt

Tiny handmade Turkish dumplings filled with spiced lamb, served with garlic yogurt, paprika butter and dried mint. One of Turkey's most celebrated dishes.

110 min520 calHard

★4.9(1,420)

Newlunch

Börek with Spinach and Feta — Turkish Filo Pastry

Crispy layered Turkish filo pastry filled with wilted spinach and crumbled feta cheese. Golden, flaky and deeply satisfying — a staple of Turkish home cooking.

70 min340 calMedium

★4.8(1,750)

Newdessert

Baklava — Honey Walnut and Pistachio Turkish Pastry

Flaky layers of filo pastry filled with ground walnuts and pistachios, soaked in a fragrant honey and rose water syrup. The king of Turkish desserts.

90 min195 calMedium

★4.9(1,850)

Newdinner

Köfte — Turkish Spiced Meatballs

Juicy Turkish meatballs seasoned with onion, parsley, cumin and oregano, grilled or pan-fried and served with flatbread, yogurt and salad.

35 min380 calEasy

★4.8(2,130)

Newstarter

Dolma — Turkish Stuffed Grape Leaves with Rice

Tender grape leaves stuffed with herbed rice, pine nuts and currants, braised in olive oil and lemon juice. A jewel of Turkish meze culture.

120 min210 calHard

★4.7(870)

Newsnack

Gözleme with Spinach and Feta — Turkish Stuffed Flatbread

Thin handmade flatbread filled with wilted spinach, crumbled feta and herbs, folded and cooked on a griddle until golden and crispy.

45 min380 calMedium

★4.8(1,640)

Newsnack

Cacık (Turkish Yogurt with Cucumber & Mint)

Creamy Turkish yogurt dip with grated cucumber, garlic, fresh mint and dill — the essential cooling counterpart to grilled meats and spiced rice dishes.

10 min130 calEasy

★4.8(1,000)

Newdessert

Sütlaç (Turkish Baked Rice Pudding)

Silky Turkish rice pudding baked until the top caramelises into a golden-brown crust — one of the most beloved desserts in Turkish cuisine.

60 min265 calEasy

★4.8(1,000)

Newdinner

Hünkâr Beğendi (Sultan's Delight — Lamb on Smoked Aubergine Purée)

Tender braised lamb in rich tomato sauce served on a velvety smoked aubergine and cheese béchamel — a legendary dish from the Ottoman imperial kitchen.

110 min580 calMedium

★4.8(1,000)

Newdinner

Kuru Fasulye (Turkish White Bean Stew)

Hearty Turkish white bean stew cooked with tomato, onion and lamb — a national comfort food served with rice pilav and pickles.

Turkish Börek with Cheese and Spinach

Crispy, layered phyllo pastry filled with tangy white cheese and wilted spinach — one of Turkey's most beloved pastry traditions.

Lahmacun — Turkish Flatbread Pizza

Crispy, paper-thin Turkish flatbreads topped with a boldly spiced lamb and tomato mince, finished with fresh herbs, lemon and pomegranate seeds.

Menemen

Turkish scrambled eggs simmered with tomatoes, peppers and spices — the ultimate comfort breakfast, served bubbling from the pan.

Turkish Baklava

Layers of paper-thin filo dough filled with roasted pistachios, baked until golden and drenched in fragrant lemon-scented syrup — Turkey's most celebrated sweet.

Kazandibi

Turkey's extraordinary burnt milk pudding — a silky, rose-scented rice flour custard with a signature caramelised, almost charred underside.

50 min230 calMedium

★4.7(1,198)

dinner

Modern Manti with Yogurt Foam — Yalçınkaya-Inspired

Tiny Anatolian dumplings filled with seasoned lamb, served with a light garlic-yogurt foam, brown butter and Aleppo pepper oil.

95 min580 calHard

★4.9(412)

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Turkish Su Böreği — Refika-Inspired

Layered phyllo-style pastry boiled in salted water then baked golden, with feta-and-parsley filling — Turkey's most beloved cheese pastry.

135 min412 calHard

★4.9(542)

dinner

Modern İskender Kebap — Yalçınkaya-Inspired

Thin-sliced grilled lamb on toasted Anatolian bread, finished with brown butter, tomato sauce and a quenelle of strained yogurt — Bursa's masterpiece refined.

Adana Kebab

Turkey's fiery ground lamb kebab — seasoned with red pepper flakes and hand-kneaded onto flat skewers, chargrilled over glowing coals.

İskender Kebab

Bursa's legendary döner kebab — sliced doner over torn flatbread, drenched in hot tomato sauce and sizzling butter, served with yogurt.

İmam Bayıldı

The imam fainted — whole aubergines stuffed with caramelised onions, tomatoes, and garlic, braised in olive oil until silky and melting.

Pide

Turkey's beloved boat-shaped flatbread — hand-stretched dough filled with spiced ground lamb, cheese, or egg, baked in a blazing hot oven.

Izgara Köfte

Turkish grilled meatballs — spiced ground lamb and beef patties chargrilled until juicy and smoky, served with piyaz salad and flatbread.

Ali Nazik Kebab

A Gaziantep masterpiece — smoky flame-roasted aubergine and yogurt purée topped with spiced ground lamb and sizzling butter.

Karnıyarık

Split-belly aubergines stuffed with seasoned ground lamb, tomato, and green pepper, baked until the filling is rich and the aubergine silky.

Tarhana Çorbası

Turkey's ancient fermented grain soup — a thick, tangy, nourishing bowl made from dried tarhana powder with butter and mint.

Yaprak Sarma

Turkey's beloved stuffed vine leaves — tender grape leaves packed with herbed rice, currants, and pine nuts, steamed in olive oil and lemon.

Hamsili Pilav

A Black Sea treasure — fresh anchovies layered around a fragrant herbed rice pilaf and baked until the fish crust is golden and crispy.

Künefe

Hatay's spectacular syrup-soaked cheese dessert — shredded wheat pastry filled with melting unsalted cheese, fried in butter and drenched in rose water syrup.

Simit

Istanbul's iconic sesame-crusted bread rings — chewy and golden, dipped in grape molasses before being coated in sesame seeds and baked.

Aşure (Noah's Pudding)

Turkey's extraordinary celebration pudding — cooked from wheat berries, beans, dried fruits, and nuts in a thick sweet broth, shared with neighbours.

Kuzu Tandır

Slow-roasted whole lamb leg cooked in a sealed clay oven or pot until it falls from the bone in rich, fragrant juices.

Midye Dolma

Istanbul's iconic stuffed mussels — plump mussels filled with spiced rice, pine nuts, and currants, eaten standing up with a squeeze of lemon.

Lahana Sarması

Turkish stuffed cabbage rolls — tender cabbage leaves wrapped around a spiced lamb and rice filling, braised in tomato sauce until meltingly soft.

Çiğ Köfte

Turkey's vibrant vegan street snack — bright red bulgur koftes kneaded with tomato paste, pomegranate molasses, and herbs, wrapped in lettuce with lemon.

Beyran

Gaziantep's extraordinary lamb and rice soup — a fiery, red-tinged broth of pulled lamb, rice, and garlic, eaten for breakfast in the bazaar.

Gözleme

Turkey's beloved thin flatbread crêpe — hand-rolled, filled with spinach and feta or spiced lamb, then folded and cooked on a sac until golden and crispy.