Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
20 recipes
Bulgur Pilaf
Fluffy Turkish bulgur with golden onion, sweet pepper and tomato paste — a simple, hearty dish for a home-cooked meal.
Homemade Adana Kebab
A juicy, spicy kebab made from lamb and tail fat, shaped onto wide skewers and grilled over hot coals.
Etli Nohut — Turkish Chickpea and Beef Stew
A hearty Turkish stew with tender chickpeas, chunks of beef, and a rich tomato-pepper sauce.
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.
Izmir kofte
Juicy spicy lamb kofte with browned potatoes and rich tomato sauce — a classic homestyle dish from Izmir.
Imam Bayildi
Tender eggplants filled with sweet onion, garlic and ripe tomatoes, slowly braised in olive oil until silky-soft.
İçli Köfte
Turkish stuffed bulgur balls with a thin bulgur shell and a juicy meat filling — a traditional dish served hot after boiling.
Karnıyarık (Turkish-style Stuffed Eggplant)
Tender pan-fried eggplants filled with juicy ground beef, tomatoes, peppers and herbs, then baked in a fragrant tomato sauce.
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.
Lahmacun
A thin Turkish flatbread topped with a juicy, spiced filling of lamb, tomatoes, peppers, garlic and parsley, baked until the edges turn crisp.
Mercimek Köftesi
Soft, spiced lentil kofte made with fine bulgur, fresh herbs and lemon — a traditional Turkish appetizer served in lettuce leaves.
Eggplant Musakka
Turkish eggplant musakka — tender fried eggplant under a rich sauce of ground beef, tomatoes and peppers.
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.
Tavuk Sote
Juicy Turkish chicken, seared to a golden crust and braised with peppers, tomatoes and tomato paste in a thick, spicy sauce.
Turkish Köfte
Juicy oval Turkish köfte made from beef-lamb mince, onion and herbs, pan-seared to a golden crust and served with grilled vegetables.
Turkish Stuffed Peppers
Tender sweet peppers filled with a juicy meat-and-rice stuffing with herbs and tomato, simmered until soft in a fragrant broth.
Çoban Salatası
A refreshing Turkish salad of finely chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, and green peppers with a light olive oil and lemon dressing.
Yaprak Sarma with Olive Oil
Tender grape leaves wrapped around a spiced rice filling with onion, pine nuts, raisins, and fresh herbs.