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Turkish Recipes

11 recipes from DailyCook's Turkish collection.

Tall glass of frothy Turkish ayran5 minTurkish Ayran

A cold, frothy Turkish yogurt drink made with water and a touch of salt.

 Turkish beef Hünkar Beğendi served over smoked eggplant purée1 hr 55 minTurkish Beef Hünkar Beğendi with Smoked Eggplant Purée

Fork-tender beef stew over smoky, creamy eggplant purée with kaşar cheese.

 Shallow bowl of Turkish bulgur pilaf with tomato, green pepper, and parsley50 minTurkish Bulgur Pilaf

A tomato-rich Turkish bulgur pilaf with tender vegetables, warm pepper flavor, and fluffy, distinct grains.

 Turkish Imam Bayildi eggplants filled with tomatoes and onions2 hrTurkish Imam Bayildi

Silky roasted eggplants filled with a rich Turkish onion, tomato, garlic, and parsley mixture.

 Sliced Turkish lamb pide with parsley and lemon wedges1 hr 40 minTurkish Lamb Pide

Boat-shaped Turkish flatbreads with spiced lamb, vegetables, parsley, and lemon.

 Platter of Turkish lentil köfte with romaine lettuce and lemon wedges1 hr 15 minTurkish Lentil Köfte

Hand-shaped Turkish lentil köfte with fine bulgur, warm spices, fresh herbs, and lemon.

 Turkish menemen with tomatoes and green peppers in a shallow skillet30 minTurkish Menemen with Peppers

A one-skillet Turkish egg dish with jammy tomatoes, softened green peppers, and warm pepper spice.

 Slices of Turkish orange semolina revani topped with chopped pistachios1 hr 40 minTurkish Orange Semolina Revani

Orange-scented Turkish semolina cake with a tender crumb, glossy syrup, and pistachio finish.

 Diamond-cut Turkish pistachio baklava with vivid green pistachio crumbs3 hr 25 minTurkish Pistachio Baklava

Crisp Turkish-style baklava layered with pistachios, ghee, and a clear lemon sugar syrup.

 Bowl of smooth Turkish red lentil soup with paprika-mint oil and lemon1 hrTurkish Red Lentil Soup

A smooth Turkish red lentil soup with cumin, lemon, and a fragrant paprika-mint finish.

 Twisted Turkish simit rings covered with toasted sesame seeds2 hr 20 minTurkish Simit

Crisp-edged, chewy Turkish bread rings coated generously with sesame seeds.

What you’ll find in this collection

This collection brings together 11 recipes listed under the Turkish label. Meal types represented include appetizer, breakfast, dessert, dinner, drink, lunch, and side, with total recipe times of 5–205 minutes.

A few places to start are Turkish Ayran, Turkish Beef Hünkar Beğendi with Smoked Eggplant Purée, and Turkish Bulgur Pilaf. Use the cards below to compare dishes and open the complete instructions.

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The Turkish label is a browsing guide based on each recipe’s stated tradition, region, or inspiration. This selection represents DailyCook’s current catalog and will continue to grow as new recipes are added.

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