Turkish cuisine is a fantastic celebration of big flavors and Turkey has a lot more food than its world-famous kebabs. Some of the most popular Turkish recipes use simple ingredients for home cooking but result in absolutely gorgeous flavors.
If you are a fan of Turkish Recipes and you want to make them at home for your family, this is the right place for you!
Sucuklu Yumurta
Sucuklu Yumurta - Sucuk and Eggs is a simple yet delicious Turkish breakfast dish made with spicy, aromatic sausage and perfectly cooked sunny-side-up eggs. This classic recipe is a staple in Turkish households and makes for the perfect weekend treat. It only takes 10 minutes to prepare with just a few ingredients and works perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even a light dinner.
To learn more: Sucuklu Yumurta - Turkish Sucuk and Eggs
Cokertme Kebabi
Cokertme Kebabi is a traditional Turkish dish consisting of marinated beef strips and thin crispy fries covered with tomato sauce, and yogurt. Same as Orman Kebabi and Tas Kebabi, this special kebab is very easy to make at home with a few fridge ingredients.
To learn more: Cokertme Kebabi
Hasanpasa Kofte
Hasanpaşa Köfte is a delicious Turkish casserole dish featuring juicy meatballs topped with creamy mashed potatoes and cheese, all baked in a flavorful tomato sauce. You can serve this Turkish staple in for family weeknight dinners or special occasions.
To learn more: Hasanpaşa Köfte - Turkish Meatballs with Mashed Potatoes
Iskender Kebab
Iskender Kebab (or Kebap) is undoubtedly one of Turkey's most iconic dishes. It is made with tender slices of döner kebab meat served over pita bread and topped with a flavorful tomato sauce, grilled vegetables, sizzling butter, and creamy yogurt.
To learn more: Iskender Kebab
Karniyarik
Karniyarik - Meat Stuffed Aubergines, also known as "split belly" in Turkish, is a popular and delicious dish that originated in the Ottoman Empire. This traditional recipe features tender aubergines stuffed with a savory mixture of minced meat, onions, tomatoes, and spices.
To learn more: Karniyarik - Meat Stuffed Eggplants
Cig Kofte
This Easy Meatless Çiğ Köfte Recipe is a vegetarian twist on the popular Turkish street food from Urfa, a city in southeastern Turkey.
Çiğ Köfte (pronounced chee kofta) literally means "raw meatballs" in Turkish. Traditionally, it's a dish made with raw ground meat, bulgur, tomato paste, and a variety of spices. My version is entirely meat-free, effortless to make using a stand mixer, and just as flavorful.
To learn more: Easy Meatless Çiğ Köfte Recipe
Turkish Rice Pilaf
Turkish Rice Pilaf with orzo (Sehriyeli Pilav in Turkish) has been a staple food and has always enjoyed a special status in Turkey for centuries.
This basic yet comforting rice dish is an important part of Turkish cuisine that plays a significant role in everyday cooking.
To learn more: Turkish Rice Pilaf (Sehriyeli Pilav)
Manti
Manti (or Mantu) is a delicious and popular Turkish dish made with small, savory, and tender dumplings. The dumplings are typically filled with a juicy and flavorful mixture of meat and spices.
They are traditionally served with tangy garlic yogurt and drizzled with spicy butter sauce, adding even more depth and complexity to this famous Turkish dish.
To learn more: Manti Dumplings - Turkish Ravioli Recipe
Kadaif
Kadaif Dessert, (or Turkish Tel Kadayif), is a popular and unique Turkish dessert typically served during the holy month of Ramadan. It is made with layers of crispy, shredded filo pastry base filled with a rich and nutty walnut mixture, and then baked until crispy. The dessert is then soaked in a sweet syrup, adding an extra layer of flavor and moisture.
To learn more: Kadaif Dessert - Turkish Tel Kadayif
Hunkar Begendi
Hünkar Beğendi (or Sultan's Delight) is an authentic Turkish lamb and aubergine recipe dating back a few hundred years.
This delightful dish is made of succulent lamb stew served on smokey&cheesy aubergine purée.
To learn more: Hünkar Beğendi (Sultan's Delight)
Kuzu Tandir Kebab
Kuzu Tandır Kebab is a delicious slow-cooked Turkish Roasted Lamb dish traditionally cooked in a clay "tandır oven" for long hours, until fork tender.
With this simple recipe, you can easily make this special lamb dish at home with only a few ingredients and 10 minutes of preparation.
To learn more: Kuzu Tandır Kebab - Turkish Roasted Lamb
Su Boregi
Su Boregi which means "Water Borek" is one of the most loved boreks in Turkey, and is by far the best of all Turkish Pastries. It has a reputation for being the most challenging boreks to make.
I have tried a few different ways over the years and finally have found what works best and quicker. Although it takes some time to put it together, it is very easy to make this unique borek and impress your guests.
To learn more: Su Boregi - Water Borek
Meatball Soup
Sulu Kofte is a rich and hearty Turkish Meatball Soup / Stew consisting of juicy meatballs and vegetables cooked in a tomatoey broth.
This traditional Turkish meatball dish is full of Mediterranean flavors and extremely easy to make.
To learn more: Sulu Kofte - Turkish Meatball Soup
Turkish Lamb Casserole
Kuzu Guvec is a Turkish Lamb Casserole dish made with lamb and vegetables slowly cooked in an earthenware pot.
Same as Baked Prawns (Karides Guvec), this authentic dish has rich, earthy, and smoky aromas, and is low in calories, nutritious and gluten-free.
To learn more: Kuzu Guvec - Turkish Lamb Casserole
Lahana Sarmasi
Turkish Cabbage Rolls (a.k.a Lahana Sarmasi or Dolmasi) is a flavourful dish made of cabbage leaves filled with spiced meat&bulgur mixture.
You can prepare these stuffed cabbage rolls ahead and reheat them before serving them to your dinner guests. Perfect dish for entertaining!
To learn more: Lahana Sarmasi - Turkish Cabbage Rolls
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