Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 bowls Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 30 minutes marinating) Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes (plus marinating) Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb (680 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs or beef sirloin, thinly sliced 3 tbsp plain yogurt, 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice 3 garlic […]
Smoky Ezme Patlican: Fire-Roasted Eggplant Meze Dip
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (meze portions) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour (includes cooling) Quick Ingredients 2 large globe eggplants (about 2 lb / 900 g total) 3 tbsp (45 ml) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving 2–3 tbsp (30–45 ml) fresh lemon juice 2 […]
Turkish Olive Oil Braised Leeks with Carrots and Rice
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4–6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 medium leeks (about 750 g), white and light green parts only 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil, plus 2–3 tbsp […]
Turkish Tahini Swirl Buns With Caramelized Sugar
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 swirled buns Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus 1 hour 30 minutes rising) Cook Time: 18–22 minutes Total Time: About 2 hours 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 1/4 cups (390 g) all-purpose flour 1 cup (240 ml) warm milk 1/4 cup (50 g) sugar 4 tbsp (60 g) melted butter […]
Slow-Cooked Menemen With Silky Eggs and Summer Tomatoes
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 generous servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 medium green peppers, thinly sliced 2 large ripe tomatoes, finely chopped or grated (about 350 g) 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional) 1 tsp Aleppo pepper, plus […]
İskender-Style Kebab with Pide and Garlic Yogurt
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus 1 hour marinating) Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 2 hours Quick Ingredients 800 g (1 3/4 lb) thinly sliced lamb leg or beef sirloin 3 tbsp plain yogurt, 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice 3 + 1–3 cloves garlic, minced/grated […]
Crispy Turkish Lahmacun with Spiced Lamb and Herbs
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (8 lahmacun) Prep Time: 45 minutes (includes dough rest) Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients Dough: 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour, 1 cup (240 ml) warm water, 2 1/4 tsp (7 g) instant yeast, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 1/2 tsp […]
Mini Manti Dumpling Bowls with Garlic Yogurt and Paprika Butter
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (generous bowls) Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 1/2 cups (300 g) all-purpose flour 1 large egg 3/4 cup (180 ml) water, plus extra as needed 1 1/2 tsp fine sea salt, divided 9 oz […]
Grilled Tavuk Şiş With Peppers and Herbed Rice
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus 1 hour marinating) Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes (plus optional extra marinating) Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb (680 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut in 1 1/4-inch cubes 1 cup (240 g) plain whole-milk yogurt 3 tbsp olive […]
Turkish Sucuk and Kaşar Pide Boats
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 individual pide boats (4 servings) Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus 60 minutes rising) Cook Time: 12–15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Quick Ingredients Dough: 2 cups (260 g) bread flour, 3/4 cup (180 ml) warm water, 1 tsp instant or active dry yeast, 1 tsp sugar, 1 […]









