RecepieplanningTurkish cooking for real weeks
Grills, yogurt, and generous salads. 10 turkish recipes ready to browse below.
About this cuisine
Turkish cooking sits between Mediterranean and Middle Eastern tables: kebabs, pilafs, eggplant, and bright meze energy. It meal-plans well because grilled proteins pair with endless vegetable sides.
Weeknight tip: Make a bowl of herbed yogurt once — it finishes almost every plate.
Where you'll find it
- Turkey
- Cyprus
- Turkish diaspora
Pantry staples
- Sumac
- Paprika
- Yogurt
- Bulgur
- Olive oil
- Parsley
From this kitchen
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MediumChicken Shish Kebab
Cubed chicken breast marinates in yogurt, lemon, garlic, and paprika until tender, then grills on skewers with red onion and bell pepper until charred and juicy. A Turkish grill classic that's just as good with flatbread as it is over rice.
EasyMenemen
Onion and green pepper soften in olive oil, then tomatoes break down into a juicy base spiked with smoky pul biber. Eggs are cracked right in and gently folded through until just set, making this Turkish breakfast staple soft, saucy, and ready in one pan.
MediumMercimek Çorbası
Red lentils, carrot, and potato simmer together until completely soft, then get blended into a silky, golden soup finished with lemon and a warm paprika-oil drizzle. This Turkish lentil soup is simple, budget-friendly, and comes together almost entirely in one pot.
EasySimit Cheese Breakfast Plate
A relaxed Turkish-style breakfast spread built around toasted sesame bread rings, creamy white cheese, crisp cucumber and tomato, olives, and a drizzle of honey with walnuts. Perfect for a slow weekend morning with tea.
EasyTurkish Ezme Pepper Side
A finely chopped Turkish relish of tomato, red pepper, and onion mixed with garlic, tangy pomegranate molasses, and a touch of chili. Serve alongside grilled meats or with warm bread as a lively side.
MediumTurkish Borek Cheese Breakfast
Flaky yufka layers filled with feta and herbs, baked until golden. A beloved Turkish breakfast pastry served with tomatoes, cucumbers, and strong tea.
MediumEzogelin Lentil Soup Lunch
Creamy Turkish red lentil soup with bulgur, tomato, and a cumin-butter finish. A comforting lunch soup served with lemon and crusty bread across Anatolia.
MediumTurkish Lamb Kebab Dinner
Char-grilled lamb kebabs seasoned with sumac, paprika, and onion, served over rice with grilled vegetables. A staple Turkish dinner from the kebab houses of Istanbul.
EasyCacik Yogurt Cucumber Side
Cool Turkish yogurt dip with cucumber, garlic, and dried mint. A refreshing side that pairs with grilled meats, rice dishes, and spicy kebabs.
HardPistachio Baklava Dessert
Layers of buttered phyllo filled with pistachios and soaked in fragrant honey-lemon syrup. A jewel-like Turkish dessert with shatteringly crisp layers and sticky sweetness.
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