Turkish recipes
The expansive cuisine of Turkey goes way beyond kebabs and takes in Middle Eastern and central Asian influences.
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Imam bayildi with BBQ lamb & tzatziki
- Ready in 1 hr 45 mins
There are hundreds of versions of this Turkish aubergine dish. It is authentically quite oily, but reduce the oil if you prefer
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Turkish one-pan eggs & peppers (Menemen)
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- Ready in 35 mins
This gutsy dish is genuine street food and a brilliant family dish for brunch, lunch or supper.
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Grilled aubergines with spicy chickpeas & walnut sauce
- Ready in 50 mins
This vegetarian dish is packed full of great textures and tastes - smoky aubergine, nutty chickpeas and earthy walnuts
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DIY kofta burgers
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- Ready in 50 mins
With these quick, easy and cheap koftas, there's no excuse for hitting the kebab van
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Hot cumin lamb wrap with crunchy slaw & spicy mayo
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A healthy kebab flatbread - make double the cabbage and carrot coleslaw and have leftovers for lunch
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Smoked aubergine purée
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- Ready in 35 mins
This is great served with grilled meat or chicken and also makes a simple lunch for vegetarians
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Slow-roast lamb with cinnamon, fennel & citrus
- Ready in 12 hrs
For lamb that will melt in your mouth and surprise your palate, follow Sarah Cook's easy recipe
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Chicken wings with cumin, lemon & garlic
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- Ready in 2 hrs
Pick up a few extras from the deli and turn this into a Middle Eastern mezze spread to share with friends
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Turkish lamb pilau
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- Ready in 30 mins
Serve up a basmati rice one pot flavoured with cinnamon, mint and apricot, studded with tender lamb
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Smoky chicken skewers
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A tapas-style canapé of marinated and grilled chicken kebabs, best served with smoked garlic mayonnaise dip
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Chilli ginger lamb chops
- Ready in 18 mins
Marinate your chops with ginger, lemon, chilli and cumin then chargrill until juicy in the middle
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Spicy falafels
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- Ready in 20 mins
Cheap and dead easy to make - stuff them into pittas with salad, or serve with couscous and houmous
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Almond & honey pastries with orange cream
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Serve these prepare-ahead puds with coffee, dessert wine or fresh mint tea for a real after-dinner treat
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Aubergine couscous salad
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- Ready in 25 mins
A handful of mint leaves really brings this salad alive, veggies will love it, but if you do need some meat lamb cutlets are the perfect addition
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Minty lamb flatbreads
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- Ready in 25 mins
Serve these Turkish-style pizzas for a simple, speedy supper for friends
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Roasted chicken with creamy walnut sauce
- Ready in 55 mins
This Turkish-inspired sauce makes a wonderful alternative to a classic bread sauce
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Healthy homemade houmous
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A smooth blended chickpea dip with tahini and garlic that's versatile and good for you - a great snack or lunch
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Baked aubergine stuffed with roast pumpkin, feta & walnut with minted courgettes
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- Ready in 1 hr 10 mins
New Zealand chef Peter Gordon showcases seasonal flavours in this impressive, healthy vegetarian meal
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Turkish-style lamb
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- Ready in 20 mins
Bring the taste of Turkey to your kitchen with these fun lamb pittas, great hand held food
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Walnut, date & honey cake
- Ready in 1 hr 25 mins
A tea-time treat - packed with sweet honey. A great way to use up those ripe bananas too
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Griddled flatbreads
- Ready in 1 hr 50 mins
These flatbreads go well with dips and are the perfect finger food for outdoor entertaining
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Grilled lamb with wintry rice salad
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A taste-packed and superhealthy supper. Leftovers are great for lunch, too
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Turkish delight vodka
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- Ready in 10 mins
Infused spirits make great homemade gifts, or store yours in the cocktail cabinet for when guests come calling
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Roast aubergine with goat's cheese & toasted flatbread
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- Ready in 35 mins
Punchy flavours and plenty of crunch - you won't even notice you're eating a superhealthy salad
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Raspberry & rose trifles
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A mix of classic Middle Eastern flavours that come together very simply in this pretty trifle
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Griddled aubergines with sesame dressing
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- Ready in 30 mins
Dress chargrilled aubergine with tahini, garlic, coriander and yoghurt for a versatile veggie side dish that you can cook on the hob or bbq
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Sweet potato salad
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This simple healthy salad of baked potato chunks makes a great alternative to mayonnaise-based versions
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Apricot & Turkish delight mess
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Try a Middle Eastern twist on the British classic Eton Mess, served with fresh mint tea
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Lamb & apricot meatballs
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No one can resist meatballs, and this recipe is so moreish you might want to make double and freeze for another time
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Aubergine & houmous grills
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- Ready in 25 mins
Try something new with aubergines and make them the main part of your meal with this veggie dish
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Turkish delight jellies
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- Ready in 4 hrs 20 mins
Try this exotic Turkish delight jelly, with a hint of rose syrup to transport you back to holidays past
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