Enjoy the joy of summer cooking with our collection of quick and simple 16 recipes, all ready in 30 minutes or less. Perfect for sunny days when you'd rather be outside, these dishes include light salads, sizzling grills, and fruity desserts.
Each recipe is made with fresh ingredients and has straightforward steps, allowing you to spend less time in the kitchen and more time soaking up the sun. Find your new favorite summer meals that make cooking a breeze and keep your summer days stress-free and delicious.
Turkish Grilled Beef Kofta - Inegol Kofte
Try out these soft, juicy, and delicious Turkish beef meatballs namely Inegol Kofte (Inegol meatballs), which is a classic and one of the nation's favorites.
Inegol Kofte has only 10 minutes hand on preparation and very easy to make but it requires overnight marinating after the first stage of preparation.
To learn more: Inegol Kofte - Turkish Beef Kofta Recipe
No-bake Strawberry Tiramisu
Strawberry Tiramisu is an easy and delightful no-bake summer dessert made with juicy strawberries, mascarpone cheese, and ladyfinger biscuits.
This beautiful dessert is a delightful twist on the Classic Italian Tiramisu recipe, which traditionally involves layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and creamy mascarpone cheese.
To learn more: Easy No-bake Strawberry Tiramisu
Greek Cucumber Salad
Delicious, colorful, and refreshing Greek Cucumber Salad is a perfect side dish whether it's for your summer BBQ parties or family meals.
It is made with healthy ingredients such as cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, olives, and feta cheese. This simple salad is ready in 15 minutes and packed with Mediterranean flavors you will love.
To learn more: Greek Cucumber Salad
Cheesy Baked Shrimp
Cheesy Baked Shrimp (Karides Guvec) is a delicious Turkish dish usually served as an appetizer or a hot meze in seafood restaurants.
It is made of fresh plump prawns cooked in a garlicky tomato & mushroom sauce and then topped with cheese
To learn more: Cheesy Baked Shrimp (Karides Guvec)
Moules Mariniere - French Mussels
Moules Mariniere (or French Mussels) is one of the dishes we only tend to eat in restaurants.
It's a delicious one-pot dish that is ready in only 15 minutes.
This classic French Mussels recipe is actually very easy to cook at home as long as you can get hold of fresh mussels.
To learn more: Moules Mariniere - French Mussels
Air Fryer Falafel
This Vegan and Gluten-free Air Fryer Falafel Recipe delivers perfectly crisp and incredibly flavorful falafels every time.
They’re affordable, freezer-friendly, and ideal for meal prep. It is a delightful Middle Eastern dish that is super easy to make, full of flavor, and a big hit with vegetarians and vegans.
To learn more: Vegan Air Fryer Falafel Recipe
Cerkez Tavugu - Circassian Chicken
Çerkez Tavuğu (Circassian Chicken) is a delicious mezze/appetizer made of shredded poached chicken mixed with a creamy walnut sauce.
This recipe is a great way to use up leftover roast chicken or stale bread pieces.
Ready in 30 minutes, this unique chicken dish is perfect for quick weekday meals or big family gatherings.
To learn more: Çerkez Tavuğu - Circassian Chicken
Baked Cod with Panko
Crispy Oven Baked Cod With Panko and Parmesan is an easy 20-minute dinner, ideal for busy weeknights.
This Baked Cod dish is made with a light and flaky cod fillet topped with a buttery crispy parmesan & panko crust and then oven-baked until golden brown.
To learn more: Baked Cod With Panko
Piyaz - Turkish White Bean Salad
Fasulye Piyaz (Turkish White Bean Salad) is a healthy and nutritious side dish and a perfect accompaniment to your meals.
It is made of beans, onions, tomatoes, and parsley then dressed with tahini, lemon juice, and olive oil.
Ready in just 15 minutes, Piyaz can be served as a perfect side dish to any meal or as a light lunch option.
To learn more: Piyaz - Turkish White Bean Salad
Grilled Lamb Kofte
Grilled Lamb Kofta (Izgara Kofte in Turkish) is one of the most popular street foods in Turkey made with minced lamb and aromatic spices such as coriander and paprika.
It is extremely easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients and some basic cooking skills.
To learn more: Grilled Lamb Kofta (Izgara Kofte)
Turkish Semolina Halva
Irmik Helvasi (Turkish Semolina Halva) is a traditional dessert widely popular in the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern countries.
This delicious pudding is enriched with butter & pine nuts and then soaked in hot syrup. What makes this Turkish Semolina Halva dessert recipe so special is that it is extremely easy to make and can be prepared with a few ingredients.
To learn more: Irmik Helvasi (Turkish Semolina Halva)
Cacik - Turkish Yogurt Dip
Cacik is a delicious and refreshing Turkish Yogurt Dip made with cucumbers, yogurt, and herbs.
It is very easy to prepare, ready in just 10 minutes and only needs a few fridge ingredients. This wonderful Mediterranean sauce is similar to its Greek cousin known as "Tzatziki".
To learn more: Cacik (Turkish Yogurt Dip)
Air Fryer Marinated Salmon
Ready in just 20 minutes, this Air Fryer Marinated Salmon Recipe is ideal for a quick lunch or a healthy weeknight meal!
Cooking salmon fillets in the air fryer is incredibly easy, and they come out perfectly cooked every time.
To learn more: Air Fryer Marinated Salmon Recipe
Baba Ganoush
This Turkish-style Baba Ganoush without tahini is a smokey and flavorsome eggplant dip made with fresh Mediterranean ingredients.
Same as Cacik (Turkish Yoghurt with Cucumbers) and Easy Authentic Hummus, it is extremely easy to make and pairs perfectly with Homemade Pita Bread.
To learn more: Baba Ganoush Without Tahini
Salmon and Spinach Pasta
This extremely delicious Salmon and Spinach Pasta recipe is perfect for you if you are looking for a fantastic family weekday meal that is ready in 25 minutes.
Creamy, cheesy, and scrumptious, this pasta dish will be a new family favorite in no time.
To learn more: Salmon and Spinach Pasta
Chicken Sauté
Tavuk Sote (Turkish Chicken Sauté) is a wholesome, simple, and healthy chicken dish full of Mediterranean flavors.
It is made by sautéing chicken pieces with onions, tomatoes, peppers, and a variety of spices.
This delightful chicken dish ticks all the boxes for the ideal weekday meal.
To learn more: Tavuk Sote (Turkish Chicken Sauté)
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