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Collection

Unique, authentic, and fully documented Turkish dishes from all 7 regions of Türkiye — preserved with care and shared with love.

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Regions
120+
Recipes
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İskender KebabBursa

İskender Kebab

Intermediate
Prep: 30 minCook: 45 min
MantıKayseri

Mantı

Traditional
Prep: 90 minCook: 20 min
Balık EkmekIstanbul

Balık Ekmek

Easy
Prep: 10 minCook: 15 min
MenemenAegean

Menemen

Easy
Prep: 10 minCook: 20 min
Kuzu TandırCentral Anatolia

Kuzu Tandır

Traditional
Prep: 2 hoursCook: 6 hours
Mercimek ÇorbasıNationwide

Mercimek Çorbası

Easy
Prep: 15 minCook: 35 min
LahmacunSoutheast Anatolia

Lahmacun

Intermediate
Prep: 45 minCook: 10 min
Imam BayıldıAegean

Imam Bayıldı

Intermediate
Prep: 30 minCook: 60 min
BaklavaGaziantep

Baklava

Traditional
Prep: 3 hoursCook: 45 min
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Seven Culinary Worlds of Turkey

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"Every region of Anatolia tells its story through food — in the spices it chooses, the olive oil it pours, and the bread it bakes."

— FERDA TANER KAYA