Turkish Cuisine Recipes

Turkish sütlaç differs from other rice puddings in that it's baked in the oven, creating a delicious caramelized crust. Milk-based desserts are very popular in Turkey, and...

These chicken flatbreads are similar to lahmacun, a crispy Turkish flatbread filled with ground meat and vegetables. Both the base and the filling can be made ahead of time, making it convenient if you're cooking for a whole...

"This Turkish bread is typically eaten during the month of Ramadan, but I bake it year-round," shares Shadi Hasanzade Nemati. "This flatbread is easy to make, and you don't even have to knead the dough by hand...."

This Turkish classic of meatballs and potatoes in tomato sauce is perfect for both a casual family dinner and iftar (the evening meal during Ramadan). There are different...

This classic Turkish flatbread is typically baked in a brick oven. To get the most out of the homemade version, bake the pide in a high-temperature oven for a few minutes before...

Denise Brown's inspiration for this dessert came from the Turkish coffee with cardamom she orders at a Middle Eastern restaurant. After much experimentation, she managed to transform her afternoon...

"I first tried this dessert while traveling in Turkey," recalls chef and restaurateur Mark Murphy. "I was on a Culinary Diplomacy trip representing America...."

Sabzi Polo is a fragrant, herb-filled rice dish that is typically served with fish during Nowruz (the Persian New Year) celebrations, but is also commonly eaten at any...

For Iranians, sabzi khordan (a bowl of greens) is a refreshing addition to any meal. It's served as a standalone appetizer or as a side dish to a main course. The types of greens used can vary depending on...

The patties are made with ground beef and Moroccan ras el hanout seasoning, which imbues them with enchanting oriental flavors. Serve with Confetti couscous. In addition to whole grain...

Treat yourself to a gourmet breakfast of poached eggs, served restaurant-style. Follow this step-by-step recipe for perfect eggs with firm whites and runny yolks. Serve them...

Although manti are popular among many cultures, their shape, preparation method, and presentation vary across regions. Modern Turkish manti are most often shaped as small...

Turkish cigar-shaped pastries are also called böreki. They're a delicious cheese and herb filling, wrapped in several layers of filo dough, and baked in the oven. The result is flaky, crispy, and very...

Börek is a Turkish layered pie with a meat or vegetable filling, which is baked not from puff pastry, but from the thinnest sheets of yufka or filo dough, which, soaking up the juices of the filling, become very...

Turkish börek is a meat-filled pastry made from sheets of the thinnest yufka dough, brushed with egg and layered with ground meat. Prepare the ground meat by frying it with onions and bell peppers, then place it on egg-brushed sheets...

This is a very popular Turkish dish made with mini eggplants. These small, apple-sized eggplants are easy to stuff, and their unique appearance makes them a favorite among more...

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Indonesian sauté, French brochette, or Turkish kebab—skewered dishes are always a delight. "Kufta" is a kebab made with minced meat, not diced meat.

Tulumba are sweet, golden, and crispy pastries, deep-fried and dipped in aromatic syrup. This dessert is very popular in both Turkey and Greece, and can be found...

Have you ever tried cezerye—a delicious confection made from carrots, nuts, and sugar, topped with coconut flakes? This Turkish sweet is not only healthy, but also an aphrodisiac.

Almond cookies are a traditional Turkish dessert, available in most Turkish bakeries. They're chewy, slightly sweet, and go perfectly with coffee. The recipe has a few nuances...