If you like simple, tangy, and light salads that work well year-round,Turkish Potato Salad without mayo is a great one to try!

If you like easy, hearty breakfasts with a little bit of spice, Kiymali Yumurta – Spicy Turkish Ground Beef and Eggs is a great one to try.

If you like fresh, vibrant salads with a mix of sweet and savory, this Mediterranean Honey Halloumi Salad is a great one to try.

Türlü is a healthy and delicious Mediterranean dish made with a mix of seasonal vegetables roasted with olive oil and tomato.

Butterzopf, sometimes called Zopf or Züpfe, is a classic Swiss Braided Bread that’s especially popular on Sunday mornings.

Laffa bread is a soft, chewy flatbread that comes from Iraq. It’s a bit thicker than pita and is great for wraps or scooping up dips.

Soğuk Baklava, or “Cold Baklava with Milk,” is a lighter, milk-based take on the traditional Turkish dessert Pistachio Baklava.

This easy Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa recipe uses simple ingredients, comes together quickly, and has a nice mix of textures and flavors.

Patatesli Tepsi Kebabı, or Turkish Tray Kebab with Potatoes, is a popular dish from southern Turkey, especially around Antakya.

Zeytoon Parvardeh is a Persian Marinated Olive dish made with green olives, walnuts, pomegranate molasses, garlic, and fresh herbs.

Kuzu Incik is a delicious Turkish dish made with lamb shank gently simmered with vegetables and herbs in stock until it's tender.

Greek Lettuce Salad (Maroulosalata) is a simple side dish made with shredded romaine lettuce, plenty of fresh herbs, and olive oil dressing.

Stuffed Dried Eggplant is a comforting and delicious Turkish dish made by filling dried eggplants with rice, spices, and herbs.

Kadınbudu Köfte – Turkish Meatballs with Rice is one of those classic Turkish dishes mainly known and loved by households in Turkey.

Kashk e Bademjan is a traditional Persian eggplant dip that combines roasted eggplants, caramelized onions, and kashk.

Biberli Ekmek, or Spicy Turkish Pepper Bread, is a traditional flatbread originating from the heart of Hatay in southern Turkey.

These Crispy Fried Anchovies, known as Hamsi Tava in Turkish, are a popular dish, along Turkey’s Black Sea coast.

This delicious Baked Brie With Jam is the perfect party appetizer to feed a crowd and is a great addition to your holiday table.

Honey Glazed Baked Ham is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion.

Açma, also known as Turkish Soft Bread Rings, is a popular street food known for its soft, pillowy texture and rich, buttery taste.

Kıymalı Makarna is a comforting and easy-to-make Turkish pasta dish with ground beef, onions, tomatoes, and simple spices.

Hashweh is a lightly spiced delicious Lebanese dish made with seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, and toasted pine nuts.

Ajvar is a delicious roasted red pepper and eggplant dip popular in the Balkans and Turkey.

This creamy and slightly tangy Fish Taco Slaw Recipe is easy to make, tastes fresh, and is packed with flavor.