Turkish recipes
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Homemade Turkish lahmacun
Sometimes called 'Turkish pizza', this crispy flatbread topped with spiced mincemeat is a popular street food across the Middle East
Taramasalata
Whip up homemade taramasalata instead of using shop-bought. It's easier than you might think and is a great addition to a grazing platter
Turkish one-pan eggs & peppers (Menemen)
Menemen is a traditional Turkish dish that's healthy and brilliant for brunch, lunch or supper. Serve with warm pitta bread for scooping up the delicious sauce and runny egg yolks
Spinach & chilli bean pide
Make this Turkish flatbread for dinner and save some leftovers for an easy lunch – keep the bread and toppings separate, then assemble and grill the next day
Easy hummus recipe
A smooth blended chickpea dip with tahini and garlic that's versatile and good for you, this easy hummus makes a great snack or lunch
Smoky chicken skewers
A tapas-style canapé of marinated and grilled chicken kebabs, best served with smoked garlic mayonnaise dip
Turkish lamb pilau
Serve up a basmati rice one pot flavoured with cinnamon, mint and apricot, studded with tender lamb
DIY kofta burgers
With these quick, easy and cheap koftas, there's no excuse for hitting the kebab van
Slow-roast lamb with cinnamon, fennel & citrus
For lamb that will melt in your mouth and surprise your palate, follow Sarah Cook's easy recipe
Grilled aubergines with spicy chickpeas & walnut sauce
This vegetarian dish is packed full of great textures and tastes - smoky aubergine, nutty chickpeas and earthy walnuts
Hot cumin lamb wrap with crunchy slaw & spicy mayo
A healthy kebab flatbread - make double the cabbage and carrot coleslaw and have leftovers for lunch
Rose cream & raspberry jellies
With all the flavours of Turkish delight, these fragrant Middle Eastern-style puddings make a light finish to an entertaining menu
Easy falafel recipe
Our simple homemade falafels are so easy to make. Stuff them into warm pittas with salad, or serve with couscous and hummus for a budget-friendly lunch.
Turkish pizza with spiced pomegranate beef & feta
Homemade pizza always wins over takeaway- try this new topping idea of spiced mince, pickled cherry peppers, feta cheese and pine nuts
Turkish gozleme
A savoury Turkish pastry that's made with bread. Stuff with spiced lamb, feta, raisins and pine nuts and serve with tomato and pomegranate dip
Chilli ginger lamb chops
Marinate your chops with ginger, lemon, chilli and cumin then chargrill until juicy in the middle
Baked aubergine stuffed with roast pumpkin, feta & walnut with minted courgettes
New Zealand chef Peter Gordon showcases seasonal flavours in this impressive, healthy vegetarian meal
Chicken wings with cumin, lemon & garlic
Pick up a few extras from the deli and turn this into a Middle Eastern mezze spread to share with friends
Aubergine couscous salad
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
Imam bayildi with BBQ lamb & tzatziki
There are hundreds of versions of this Turkish aubergine dish. It is authentically quite oily, but reduce the oil if you prefer
Almond & honey pastries with orange cream
Serve these prepare-ahead puds with coffee, dessert wine or fresh mint tea for a real after-dinner treat
Roasted chicken with creamy walnut sauce
This Turkish-inspired sauce makes a wonderful alternative to a classic bread sauce
Turkish-style lamb
Bring the taste of Turkey to your kitchen with these fun lamb pittas, great hand held food
Smoked aubergine purée
This is great served with grilled meat or chicken and also makes a simple lunch for vegetarians