Turkish BBQ Recipes are perfect for entertaining when you want more than burgers and sausages on the grill. I like to cook a few things at once, with bread warming at the side and bowls of fresh salad and dips ready for everyone to share. You will find Turkish chicken shish, kofta, meze, and easy sides for a summer barbecue at home. Some dishes can be prepared earlier in the day, and then you can cook the rest while everyone is outside.
Lamb Shish Kebab
This Lamb Shish Kebab recipe is made with tender pieces of lamb marinated in onion juice, milk, olive oil, tomato paste, red pepper paste, and a few simple spices. This is a great recipe to prepare ahead, especially for BBQs, family dinners, or Turkish-style meals. You can marinate the lamb the day before and cook it when you are ready.
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Beef Kofta
My Turkish Beef Kofta recipe is based on İnegöl Köfte, one of Turkey’s most famous meatball recipes. It is made with ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, and baking soda, then rested overnight for a soft, juicy texture.
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Chicken Shish Kebab
My Chicken Shish Kebab recipe, also known as Turkish Tavuk Şiş, is one of the dishes I get asked to make again and again, especially in summer. The chicken cooks quickly on the BBQ or under the oven broiler. It comes out juicy, lightly charred around the edges, and full of that proper Turkish restaurant flavor.
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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: Turkish Grilled Lamb Kofta - Izgara Kofte
Adana Kebab
My Adana Kebab Recipe is made with lamb, lamb tail fat, pul biber, salt, and a little Turkish red pepper paste. The ingredient list is short, but the flavor comes from using good lamb, enough fat, and mixing the meat until it holds well on the skewer.
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Bazlama
My Bazlama recipe is a simple Turkish flatbread made with yogurt and yeast for a soft, fluffy texture. I like serving it for breakfast with cheese and olives, or alongside dips, soups, grilled meat, and simple mezze dishes.
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Lavash Bread
My Lavash Bread recipe is made with a simple yeast dough and cooked in a hot pan until soft, thin, and lightly spotted. I love serving it with Urfa Kebab, soups, and mezes, or using it for quick wraps during the week.
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Turkish Rice
My Turkish Rice recipe is made with Baldo rice, orzo, butter, and stock for a fluffy, buttery pilaf that goes with almost any main dish. It is simple, inexpensive, and ready in about 30 minutes.Â
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Hummus
Hummus Dip is a Mediterranean/ Middle Eastern spread made with chickpeas and tahini, then seasoned with lemon, garlic, and cumin. This extremely creamy, smooth and fresh dip comes together in just 25 minutes!
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Haydari
Haydari is a thick Turkish meze made with strained yogurt, feta cheese, garlic, fresh dill, and walnuts. It is creamy, tangy, a little salty from the cheese, and great for scooping with warm Pita Bread. This is one of the easiest cold mezes to put together for kebabs, grilled meat, BBQs, or a Turkish meze table. It takes about 10 minutes to prepare, and the flavor gets even better after a little time in the refrigerator.
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Coban Salatasi
My Çoban Salatası is a light, refreshing, and simple Turkish side dish made with juicy summer tomatoes, cucumbers, and green peppers. It's easy to make, doesn’t need cooking, and comes together in only 10 minutes.
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Acili Ezme Salad
Turkish Acili Ezme Salad is a spicy Turkish dip/appetizer commonly served at restaurants alongside a basket of warm Turkish Pide Bread or Pita Bread. This flavorful and nutritious dip is made from a variety of fresh vegetables and herbs, which are finely chopped and mixed together with olive oil and spices.
To learn more: Turkish Acili Ezme Salad
Sumac Onions
Sumac Onions is a quick and easy Turkish side dish made with thinly sliced red onions, parsley, chili flakes, salt, and plenty of sumac. The onions turn a deep pink color as you mix them, while the sumac adds a tart, lemony flavor that works beautifully with rich food.
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