Authentic Turkish Recipes

Discover traditional flavors from every corner of Turkey. From Ottoman palace cuisine to village specialties, explore our comprehensive collection of authentic Turkish recipes.

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Hand-picked authentic Turkish recipes perfect for home cooking

Authentic Turkish Collard Greens (Karalahana) Stew
50 min
Main Dishes
Easy
50m
4

Authentic Turkish Collard Greens (Karalahana) Stew

Learn how to make Turkish Karalahana, a hearty collard greens dish. Cook it as a stew or sauté, served with olive oil, garlic, and optional additions like chickpeas or lemon.

Easy
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Turkish Pumpkin Dessert (Kabak Tatlısı)
35 min
Desserts
Easy
35m
4

Turkish Pumpkin Dessert (Kabak Tatlısı)

Learn how to make traditional Turkish pumpkin dessert (kabak tatlısı) with pot, pan, or oven. Serve warm or chilled with walnuts, tahini, or clotted cream.

Easy
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Authentic Cornbread Recipe: Easy Method
30 min
Bread & Pastries
Easy
30m
6

Authentic Cornbread Recipe: Easy Method

Discover traditional Black Sea cornbread made with simple ingredients. A practical recipe with both oven and skillet cooking methods. Soft, flavorful, and perfect for breakfast or main dishes.

Easy
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Turkish Ayran Recipe
45 min
Beverages
Easy
2

Turkish Ayran Recipe

Learn how to make Turkish Ayran, a refreshing yogurt-based drink made with water and salt. A simple, healthy, and authentic beverage perfect for any meal.

Easy
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Turkish Lokma Recipe - Traditional Honey-Soaked Sweet Dumplings
50 min
Desserts
easy
50m
6

Turkish Lokma Recipe - Traditional Honey-Soaked Sweet Dumplings

Learn to make authentic Turkish Lokma - crispy fried dough balls soaked in honey syrup. This traditional street food dessert is perfect for special occasions and gatherings.

easy
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Turkish İmam Bayıldı Recipe - Fainting Imam Stuffed Eggplant
135 min
Appetizers
intermediate
135m
6

Turkish İmam Bayıldı Recipe - Fainting Imam Stuffed Eggplant

Master the classic Turkish İmam Bayıldı recipe with perfectly tender eggplants stuffed with aromatic vegetables. Learn the traditional method that supposedly made an imam faint with pleasure.

intermediate
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Turkish Perde Pilaf Recipe - Ottoman Palace Rice with Chicken
135 min
Main Dishes
advanced
135m
8

Turkish Perde Pilaf Recipe - Ottoman Palace Rice with Chicken

Learn how to make traditional Turkish Perde Pilaf, an elegant Ottoman palace rice dish with chicken, almonds, and phyllo pastry. Complete recipe with step-by-step instructions.

advanced
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Traditional Turkish Winter Dessert: Aşure (Noah's Pudding) Recipe
240 min
Desserts
intermediate
240m
12

Traditional Turkish Winter Dessert: Aşure (Noah's Pudding) Recipe

Learn to make traditional Turkish Aşure (Noah's Pudding), a symbolic winter dessert with 15+ ingredients. Perfect for December celebrations and Turkish culture.

intermediate
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