39 Recipes
A colourful cuisine of aromatic rose desserts to robust griddled meats.
Try a Turkish-style version of a cheese toastie from Hasan Semay (aka Big Has), stuffed with Turkish cheese and sausage. It comes with a spicy salsa rossa (red sauce) for dipping. Make them in a conventional oven or pizza oven.
Try this Turkish street food using a shop-bought bread mix for ease. Topped with spiced halloumi and peppers, it’s a tasty lunch to make for the family
This classic Turkish side dish uses long-grain white rice boosted with chicken broth and toasted vermicelli pasta
These Turkish kebabs use minimal ingredients so the flavour of the lamb stands out, complemented by red peppers and spicy pul biber
Enjoy a meat-free version of stuffed vine leaves, with tomatoes and onions. Once you’ve got the knack of the recipe, try experimenting with other fillings
Enjoy these Turkish egg flatbreads for a quick and easy lunch or supper. Make sure you crack the eggs into hot oil to get a lovely, crispy bottom
Enjoy this simple spinach side dish with Spanish-style chicken dishes. Toasted almonds work well, too
Treat yourself to a Turkish feast and put these beef and sour cherry manti (dumplings) centre stage. You can pre-make the manti and freeze them for ease
Try this fabulous Turkish dessert of ice cream sandwiched between filo pastry and sprinkled with pistachio nuts. Serve the katmer with fresh fruit
Simit breads are sesame bread rings, which look similar to bagels. They are sold on every street corner in Turkey and are popular for breakfast or as a snack
