Turkish Eggplant and Peppers with Tomatoes and Garlicky Yogurt

After tasting this silky eggplant dish, köpoğlu, in Istanbul, Chris Kimball found that tangy yogurt, earthy eggplant, and slightly sweet tomato sauce is one of the best flavor combinations imaginable. OR This silky eggplant is topped with a sauce that

Turkish-Style Noodles with Butter, Walnuts and Feta

Türkiye’s buttery pasta dish cevizli erişte is a riot of flavor and texture like none other: creamy feta, toasted walnuts, lemon, and heat.

Red Lentil Soup with Potato and Lemon

Turkish red lentil soup, called kırmızı mercimek çorbası, is a classic dish and a ubiquitous offering in Turkish eateries. There are many versions of the soup, some with a base of chicken stock, others made vegetarian; some that include only with lent

Turkish Minced-Meat Kebabs

Turkish Adana kebabs are minced-meat kebabs (typically lamb) seasoned with enough finely chopped fresh sweet peppers and pepper flakes that the meat is tinted a deeper shade of red. Formed into thick, undulating ribbon-like shapes onto large, sword-li

Turkish Crescent Cookies with Spiced Walnut Filling

Rustic yet refined, these crescents are a perfect not-too-sweet treat with a cup of tea or coffee.

Turkish Mashed Potatoes

A trip across the Bosporus to Anatolia to find the best cheesy mashed potatoes

By Christopher KimballOctober 13, 2022

Turkish-Inspired Beef Wraps with Tomato-Onion Salad

Rich, savory meats, enhanced by a zesty salad.

By Shaula ClarkJune 21, 2023

Turkish Moon Cookies

Inside a thin, yeasted dough is a moist walnut-chocolate filling with a hint of lemon and spice

By Christopher KimballDecember 1, 2022