Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
18 recipes
Turkish-Style Eggplant and Yogurt Salad
Smoky roasted eggplant, thick yogurt, garlic and lemon come together in a gentle, cool meze with a distinct char-grilled flavor.
Spinach and Cheese Börek
A crispy Turkish börek with a juicy spinach filling, salty cheese, and a golden crust.
Spinach and Feta Gözleme
Thin Turkish gözleme with a juicy filling of spinach, onion and feta, pan-fried until golden-spotted.
Cacık
This refreshing Turkish cacık combines smooth yogurt, crisp cucumber, garlic, dill and dried mint into a light chilled dish.
Homemade Chicken Doner
Juicy thin slices of spiced chicken, seared until golden at the edges and wrapped in warm lavash with fresh vegetables.
Turkish-Style Green Beans in Olive Oil
Tender green beans slowly stewed with tomatoes, onion and garlic in olive oil, becoming even more flavorful once chilled.
Kısır
A tangy Turkish salad made with soft bulgur, tomato and pepper paste, fresh herbs, and a sweet-and-sour pomegranate dressing.
Kuru Fasulye
Turkish white beans slow-cooked with onion, tomato paste and pepper paste, turning out thick, tender and rich.
Menemen
Menemen is a traditional Turkish scrambled egg dish, in which gently beaten eggs are slowly simmered in a thick sauce of ripe tomatoes, sweet green peppers, and onion until soft and creamy.
Mercimek Köftesi
Soft, spiced lentil kofte made with fine bulgur, fresh herbs and lemon — a traditional Turkish appetizer served in lettuce leaves.
Zucchini Mücver
Crispy on the outside and tender inside, these Turkish zucchini fritters with dill, mint and herbs are served warm or at room temperature with thick yogurt.
Antalya-Style White Bean Piyaz
A hearty Turkish salad of small white beans, crisp onion, eggs and a tangy tahini dressing.
Cheese and Egg Pide
Turkish boat-shaped pide with thin golden dough, gooey cheese and an egg with a soft yolk.
Cheese Poğaça
Soft Turkish poğaça with fluffy yeast dough and a salty filling of white cheese and parsley — perfect with tea or for breakfast.
Turkish-Style Red Lentil Soup
A creamy Turkish red lentil soup with cumin and garlic, topped with a hot, spiced paprika and dried mint butter and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Tavuklu Pilav
A Turkish home-style and street-food pilaf made with fluffy rice, rich chicken broth, tender chicken and chickpeas.
Turkish Omelet with White Cheese
A delicate Turkish omelet with salty feta, sweet bell pepper and fresh parsley — a quick, hearty breakfast with the aroma of home cooking.
Çoban Salatası
A refreshing Turkish salad of finely chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, and green peppers with a light olive oil and lemon dressing.