Turkish cuisine is renowned for its rich flavors and diverse range of main dishes, which are often a delightful blend of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern influences. You can find easy-to-make to a festive different main dishes to make for lunch or dinner.

  • 🍆 Light and Flavorful Homemade Eggplant Stew Recipe
    If you’re looking for a comforting yet light dish this summer, this homemade eggplant stew recipe with turkey is just the thing. It brings together tender meat, roasted vegetables, and warm spices in one hearty yet balanced meal. Although traditionally made with lamb, this version uses turkey breast for a lighter and…
  • Homemade Tantuni Recipe – A Flavorful Turkish Street Food
    A homemade Tantuni recipe brings the flavors of southern Turkey straight into your kitchen. Especially popular in the coastal city of Mersin, this dish might look like a simple kebab at first—but it’s so much more. With tender, paprika-sautéed beef or chicken wrapped in soft lavash and topped with fresh…
  • The Most Essential Ingredients in Turkish Cooking: Part 2 – Grains & Legumes
    Turkish cuisine thrives on simplicity, nourishment, and rich culinary tradition. In the second part of our The Most Essential Ingredients in Turkish Cooking series, we explore the hearty world of grains and legumes. Whether you simmer a pot of lentil soup or serve a fluffy rice pilaf alongside your favorite stew, these most essential ingredients…