Turkish rice (vermicelli rice)

This classic Turkish side dish uses long-grain white rice boosted with chicken broth and toasted vermicelli pasta

Adana kebab

These Turkish kebabs use minimal ingredients so the flavour of the lamb stands out, complemented by red peppers and spicy pul biber

Dolma (yalancı dolma)

Enjoy a meat-free version of stuffed vine leaves, with tomatoes and onions. Once you’ve got the knack of the recipe, try experimenting with other fillings

Turkish egg flatbreads

Enjoy these Turkish egg flatbreads for a quick and easy lunch or supper. Make sure you crack the eggs into hot oil to get a lovely, crispy bottom

Spinach with chickpeas, pine nuts & raisins

Enjoy this simple spinach side dish with Spanish-style chicken dishes. Toasted almonds work well, too

Beef & sour cherry manti with tomato-chilli butter

Treat yourself to a Turkish feast and put these beef and sour cherry manti (dumplings) centre stage. You can pre-make the manti and freeze them for ease

Pistachio katmer

Try this fabulous Turkish dessert of ice cream sandwiched between filo pastry and sprinkled with pistachio nuts. Serve the katmer with fresh fruit

Simit bread

Simit breads are sesame bread rings, which look similar to bagels. They are sold on every street corner in Turkey and are popular for breakfast or as a snack

Chicken wings with cumin, lemon & garlic

Pick up a few extras from the deli and turn this into a Middle Eastern mezze spread to share with friends

Turkish pizza with spiced pomegranate beef & feta

Homemade pizza always wins over takeaway- try this new topping idea of spiced mince, sweet Peppadew peppers, feta cheese and pine nuts