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Spicy Tomato & Pepper Salad

Spicy Tomato & Pepper Salad

A vibrant, spicy Turkish-style salad that works beautifully alongside chicken kebabs, vegetables and yoghurt sauce. Finely chopped herbs and peppers deliver authentic Turkish flavour, with Urfa biber and pomegranate molasses adding a unique depth. Balanced by a cooling yoghurt sauce, it’s equally delicious as a standalone dip.

Vegetarian Kofta With Whipped Feta & Pickled Red Onion

Vegetarian Kofta with Whipped Feta & Pickled Red Onion

These vegetarian koftas are packed with soy protein and fibre to support muscle health and digestion. Topped with creamy whipped feta, they are packed with calcium and probiotics to support bones and gut health. Finished with tangy pickled red onions for a burst of flavour and extra goodness.

Baba Ganoush

Baba Ganoush

Baba ganoush blends creamy, smoky roasted eggplant with the nutty
richness of tahini and a bright, zesty hint of lemon.

Turkish Style Lamb Kebabs With Rice Pilaf

Turkish-Style Lamb Kebabs with Rice Pilaf

Kebabs and rice are staple dishes in Turkey, but what sets a Turkish pilaf
apart is the use of risoni pasta cooked with the rice. Yoghurt is added to the
lamb to help tenderise the meat so that once cooked, the meat melts in the
mouth. Finished with gentle, aromatic spices, this dish imparts a world of flavour.

Roasted Eggplant With Pomegranates & Tahini Lemon Dressing

Roasted Eggplant with Pomegranates & Tahini Lemon Dressing

This Turkish-inspired dish pairs beautifully with grilled fish, lamb or chicken. Roasted eggplant provides fibre and antioxidants to support digestion and heart health, while pomegranate seeds are rich in vitamin C for immunity and collagen support. Finishing off with a tangy tahini lemon dressing brings protein, calcium and healthy fats.

Turkish Chicken Kebab

Turkish Chicken Kebab

When it comes to any kind of kebab, it calls for simple but
quality ingredients, a marinade that deserves some time
and a lick of flame wherever possible. Grilled meats and
vegetables paired with fresh salads, dips and sauces are
one of the simple pleasures of life.

Turkish Eggs

Turkish Eggs

This is a pretty special, indulgent breakfast that will
revolutionise how you think about ingredient pairing! The
spiced butter, freshly poached eggs and cool garlic yoghurt
is an amazing combination that will have you making this
again and again.

Turkish Stuffed Eggplant

Turkish Stuffed Eggplant

This hearty dish is a staple in Turkish home cooking, especially during the summer when fresh eggplants
are abundant. These roasted and stuffed eggplants become smoky and silky with a savoury, spiced ground
meat filling.

Turkish Inspired Vegetarian Pide

Turkish-Inspired Vegetarian Pide

This Turkish-inspired vegetarian pide is simple to prepare and can be enjoyed either hot or cold, offering versatility and convenience. For an added richness, place a cracked egg on top of the mixture before baking.

Turkish Grilled Vegetables

Turkish Grilled Vegetables

Inspired by Turkish meze platters, these
smoky, spiced vegetables are perfect
alongside grilled meats, flatbreads, or
dips like hummus and baba ganoush.
The recipe works beautifully on the
barbecue for deep char and flavour, but
you can also roast them in a hot oven.

Turkish Inspired Octopus Stew

Turkish-Inspired Octopus Stew

Enjoy this classic stew featuring octopus, a popular ingredient in Turkish cuisine reflecting Turkey’s extensive coastlines and abundance of seafood available. Traditionally slow-cooked in a clay pot, this gentle cooking method allows the flavours to meld resulting in tender, succulent pieces of octopus.

No Bake Dark Chocolate Nut & Seed Bars

No-Bake Dark Chocolate Nut & Seed Bars

These delicious bars are a nourishing way to satisfy chocolate cravings. Nuts and seeds deliver protein, healthy fats and fibre to support energy, hormone and heart health, while antioxidant-rich dark chocolate helps reduce inflammation, support brain function and boost mood.