101 Turkish Food Series

Çoban Salatası Recipe (Turkish Shepherd’s Salad)

This Çoban Salatası recipe is the salad you will find on every single table in Turkey — whether it’s a fancy restaurant or a simple family lunch. Fresh, crunchy and bursting with flavor from sumac and balsamic vinegar, this Turkish shepherd’s salad takes just 10 minutes to make and pairs perfectly with literally everything. Çoban

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Mercimek Çorbası Recipe (Turkish Red Lentil Soup)

This Mercimek Çorbası recipe is the first soup every Turkish person learns to make — and once you try it you will completely understand why. Silky smooth, deeply comforting and ready in under 30 minutes, this classic Turkish red lentil soup is one of the most beloved dishes in all of Turkish cuisine. What is

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Nohut Piyazi Recipe (Turkish High Protein Chickpea Salad)

This Nohut Piyazi recipe is one of those dishes that proves healthy food does not have to be boring. A classic Turkish chickpea salad packed with bold spices, fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon — this is high protein, incredibly satisfying and honestly one of the most flavorful salads you will ever make. I

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Taze Fasulye Recipe (Turkish Green Beans in Olive Oil)

This Taze Fasulye recipe is one of those dishes that proves simple ingredients can create something truly extraordinary. Turkish braised green beans slow cooked with tomatoes, onions, garlic and a surprising splash of orange juice — this is one of the most beloved zeytinyağlı dishes in Turkish cuisine and once you try it you will

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