Recipes

Turkish tea, known as çay, is a strong black tea traditionally brewed in a two-tiered teapot called a…

Bal kaymak is a traditional Turkish pairing of honey and thick, creamy kaymak. Usually eaten with fresh or…

Baklava is one of Türkiye’s most famous desserts, but there is no single version of it. Across the country,…

Ayran is one of the most recognizable drinks in Turkish cuisine: a simple, refreshing mixture of yogurt,…

Turkish meze is a collection of small dishes served for sharing, often at the beginning of a meal or alongside…

Sütlaç, or Turkish rice pudding, is one of Türkiye’s best-known milk-based desserts. Made mainly with milk,…

A traditional Turkish breakfast, known as kahvaltı, combines cheeses, olives, fresh vegetables, bread, eggs,…

Turkish mantı is a family of dough-based dishes traditionally made by wrapping seasoned minced meat in small…

Mercimek köftesi, often translated as Turkish lentil balls or Turkish lentil patties, is a classic meat-free…

Turkish cheese traditions vary dramatically from one region to another. Some cheeses are matured in brine,…