Turkish Recipes

37 recipes in this category

• How to Make Köfteli İskender (Turkish Meatball Iskender)

  September 21, 2026 · turkish, kofteli-iskender, iskender-kebab, kofte, bursa, pide, yogurt, tomato-sauce, comfort-food, weeknight

  Köfteli iskender at home: pan-fried köfte on toasted pide, tomato-butter sauce, yogurt, and sizzling browned butter. A Bursa-style Turkish dinner in 40 minutes.

• How to Make Misket Köfte (Turkish Marble-Size Meatballs)

  September 4, 2026 · misket-kofte, turkish, kofte, kofta, marble-meatballs, ground-beef, pan-fried, kid-friendly, weeknight, comfort-food, quick-meals, one-pan

  How to make misket kofte - tiny Turkish marble-sized meatballs pan-fried golden and tossed in paprika butter with vegetables. Simple, kid-friendly, 30 minutes.

• How to Make Sivas Köfte (Spicy Turkish Meatballs)

  August 29, 2026 · sivas-kofte, turkish, spicy-meatballs, kofte, kofta, bulgur, grilled-meatballs, anatolian, weeknight, comfort-food, ground-beef

  Make Sivas köfte at home: spicy Turkish meatballs with bulgur, cumin, and red pepper flakes, grilled until charred. A simple Anatolian recipe with big flavor.

• How to Make Maraş Köfte (Turkish Layered Meatballs)

  August 27, 2026 · maras-kofte, turkish-meatballs, kofte, kofta, ground-beef, baked-casserole, eggplant, weeknight, comfort-food, anatolian

  How to make Maraş Köfte: Turkish meatballs baked in a tray with eggplant, potato, peppers, and tomato sauce. A 70-minute Kahramanmaraş casserole.

• How to Make Tire Köfte (Turkish Meatballs on Pide)

  August 26, 2026 · turkish, tire-kofte, kofte, kofta, ground-beef, grilled-meatballs, pide, yogurt-sauce, anatolian, weeknight, comfort-food

  Make Tire köfte at home: Turkish meatballs grilled on skewers, served on warm pide with tomato butter sauce and yogurt. Simple, juicy Anatolian flavor.

• How to Make Kadinbudu Kofte

  August 26, 2026 · turkish, kadinbudu, kofte, kofta, beef, rice, fried, ottoman, comfort-food, weeknight

  Crispy outside, tender inside: learn how to make kadinbudu kofte, Turkey's rice-filled Lady's Thigh meatballs with an egg coating and a quick shallow fry.

• How to Make Orman Kofte (Turkish Mushroom Meatballs)

  August 26, 2026 · turkish, orman-kofte, kofte, kofta, mushroom, beef, tomato-sauce, one-pot, weeknight, comfort-food, mediterranean

  Orman kofte recipe: Turkish mushroom meatballs simmered in a garlicky tomato sauce with peppers. A cozy one-pot forest-style köfte ready in about an hour.

• How to Make Hasanpaşa Köfte (Turkish Meatballs with Mashed Potatoes)

  August 25, 2026 · hasanpasa-kofte, turkish-meatballs, mashed-potato, baked-casserole, tomato-sauce, weeknight, comfort-food

  How to make Hasanpaşa Köfte: Turkish meatballs baked in tomato sauce and topped with creamy mashed potato and cheese. A 60-minute Istanbul-style casserole.

• How to Make Turkish Beyti Kebab

  August 24, 2026 · turkish, beyti-kebab, kofte, ground-lamb, lavash, yogurt-sauce, tomato-sauce, grilled, weeknight, mediterranean

  Juicy Turkish beyti kebab: spiced ground lamb grilled and wrapped in lavash, then drenched in garlic yogurt and tomato sauce. A 50-minute Istanbul classic.

• How to Make Turkish Potato Meatballs (Patates Köftesi)

  August 23, 2026 · turkish, patates-kofte, patates-koftesi, potato-meatballs, kofte, kofta, fried, weeknight, family-dinner, side-dish

  How to make Turkish potato meatballs (patates köftesi): mashed potato and spiced ground beef shaped into patties, then fried or oven-baked until golden.

• How to Make Kaşarlı Köfte (Cheese-Stuffed Meatballs)

  August 22, 2026 · turkish, kasarli-kofte, cheese-stuffed, meatballs, kofte, pan-fried, beef, lamb, mediterranean

  Juicy Turkish Kaşarlı Köfte with molten kaşar cheese hidden inside. A step-by-step recipe for pan-seared cheese-stuffed meatballs, plus serving ideas.

• How to Make Islama Kofte (Turkish Meatballs with Broth-Soaked Bread)

  August 21, 2026 · islama-kofte, turkish, kofte, sakarya, adapazari, broth-bread, grilled-meatballs, beef

  Learn how to make Islama kofte, the Sakarya-style Turkish meatballs served with bread soaked in spiced meat broth and grilled until crisp.

• How to Make Mercimek Köftesi (Turkish Red Lentil Kofte)

  August 19, 2026 · mercimek-kofte, red-lentil-kofte, turkish, bulgur, vegan, vegetarian, meze, no-bake, appetizer, make-ahead

  How to make mercimek kofte, the no-bake Turkish red lentil and bulgur meatballs served cold in lettuce leaves. Cooked lentils, fine bulgur, pepper paste, cumin, and lemon - a vegan meze classic.

• How to Make Anali Kizli Soup (Turkish Meatball Soup)

  August 18, 2026 · anali-kizli, turkish, meatball-soup, bulgur, chickpeas, gaziantep, adana, comfort-food, one-pot, soup

  How to make anali kizli soup at home - Turkish mother-daughter meatball soup with bulgur dumplings, chickpeas, tomato broth, and dried mint in 75 minutes.

• How to Make Sis Kofte (Turkish Meatball Skewers)

  August 18, 2026 · sis-kofte, turkish, kofte, skewers, grilled-meatballs, antalya, piyaz, beef, lamb, summer-grilling, weeknight

  How to make sis kofte at home - juicy Turkish meatball skewers grilled with cumin, onion, and parsley, served with Antalya piyaz and ayran in 40 minutes.

• How to Make Çiğ Köfte (Vegan Turkish Bulgur Meatballs)

  August 18, 2026 · cig-kofte, turkish, bulgur, vegan, vegetarian, isot-pepper, pomegranate-molasses, lettuce-wraps, no-cook, meze

  How to make cig kofte at home - spicy vegan Turkish bulgur meatballs with isot, pul biber, and pomegranate molasses, served in lettuce leaves with lemon. No raw meat, no cooking.

• How to Make Ali Nazik Kofte (Eggplant Yogurt Meatballs)

  August 17, 2026 · ali-nazik, turkish, kofte, eggplant, garlic-yogurt, gaziantep, smoky, comfort-food, weeknight, one-pan

  How to make ali nazik kofte - juicy Turkish meatballs over smoky charred eggplant blended with garlic yogurt, finished with chili butter. Gaziantep classic, 45 minutes.

• How to Make Tepsi Kofte (Turkish Baked Tray Meatballs)

  August 17, 2026 · turkish, tepsi-kofte, tepsi-kofte-recipe, kofte, kofta, tray-baked, oven-baked, beef, weeknight, comfort-food, one-pan, family-dinner

  How to make tepsi kofte - Turkish baked tray meatballs pressed flat in one pan with tomatoes and peppers. An easy family dinner ready in about 55 minutes.

• How to Make Urfa Kofte (Mild Turkish Meatball Kebabs)

  August 16, 2026 · turkish, urfa, kofte, kebab, lamb, mild, grilled, skewers, isot, weeknight

  Authentic Urfa kofte recipe - mild Turkish lamb meatballs with sweet red pepper flakes (isot) instead of heat. Grilled, pan-fried, or baked in 35 minutes.

• How to Make Tekirdag Kofte (Turkish Grilled Meatballs)

  August 16, 2026 · tekirdag-kofte, turkish, kofte, grilled-meatballs, thrace, trakya, beef, charcoal-grill, kasap-kofte, baking-soda

  Learn how to make Tekirdag kofte, the famous grilled Turkish meatballs from Thrace - beef, grated onion, semolina, and baking soda for that airy texture.

• How to Make Kofte Sote (Turkish Meatballs in Tomato Sauce)

  August 15, 2026 · kofte-sote, turkish, misket-kofte, tomato-sauce, green-peppers, biber-salcasi, one-pan, weeknight, comfort-food, rice-pilaf

  Juicy pan-fried Turkish meatballs simmered with green peppers in a rich tomato-pepper sauce. A classic kofte sote weeknight dinner in 40 minutes.

• How to Make Hamsi Köftesi (Turkish Anchovy Meatballs)

  August 14, 2026 · hamsi-kofte, hamsi-koftesi, turkish, anchovy, black-sea-cuisine, fish-meatballs, cornmeal, pan-fried, quick-meals

  How to make hamsi köftesi, crisp Turkish anchovy meatballs from the Black Sea with cornmeal, parsley, and lemon. Ready in 30 minutes.

• How to Make Akçaabat Köfte (Turkish Grilled Meatballs)

  August 14, 2026 · akcaabat-kofte, turkish, kofte, grilled-meatballs, trabzon, black-sea-cuisine, beef, charcoal-grill, weeknight

  Learn how to make Akçaabat köfte, Turkish grilled meatballs from Trabzon made with beef, garlic, stale bread, and a smoky charcoal-style crust.

• How to Make Ekşili Köfte (Turkish Sour Meatball Soup)

  August 12, 2026 · eksili-kofte, turkish, sour-meatballs, meatball-soup, lemon-egg-sauce, terbiye, comfort-food, weeknight

  How to make ekşili köfte - Turkish sour meatball soup with tiny rice-filled meatballs, potatoes, and a silky lemon-egg terbiye. Ready in about an hour.

• How to Make Kofte Yahni (Turkish Meatball Stew)

  August 11, 2026 · kofte-yahni, turkish, meatball-stew, tomato-sauce, beef, one-pot, comfort-food, weeknight, potatoes

  How to make kofte yahni - a one-pot Turkish meatball stew with browned beef meatballs, potatoes, carrots, and peas in a rich tomato sauce, ready in under an hour.

• How to Make Hunkar Begendi (Turkish Meatballs over Smoky Eggplant)

  August 9, 2026 · hunkar-begendi, turkish, kofte, eggplant, bechamel, sultans-delight, ottoman, comfort-food, weeknight, one-pan, smoky

  Hunkar begendi - tender Turkish meatballs served over smoky eggplant bechamel purée. A classic Ottoman palace dish ready in 45 minutes.

• How to Make Kuru Köfte (Turkish Meatballs)

  August 7, 2026 · kuru-kofte, turkish, kofte, ground-beef, lamb, pan-fried, pilaf, no-sauce, classic, weeknight, gluten-free-option, comfort-food

  How to make kuru kofte - classic Turkish meatballs pan-fried golden and crisp with grated onion, soaked bread, and cumin. No sauce, just juicy köfte with pilaf and lemon. 30 minutes.

• How to Make Dalyan Kofte (Turkish Stuffed Meatloaf with Eggs)

  August 5, 2026 · dalyan-kofte, turkish, kofte, meatloaf, stuffed-meatloaf, boiled-eggs, peas, carrots, tomato-sauce, oven-baked, beef, special-occasion, ramadan, comfort-food

  Dalyan kofte recipe - a Turkish meatloaf stuffed with hard-boiled eggs, baked, and served with peas and carrots in tomato sauce. A showstopper main in about 90 minutes.

• Pideli Köfte: Turkish Meatballs on Pide Bread (Bursa Classic)

  July 30, 2026 · turkish, pideli-kofte, kofte, pide, bursa, beef, yogurt, tomato-sauce, comfort-food, weeknight

  Authentic pideli köfte recipe - spiced Turkish meatballs served on warm pide bread with garlic yogurt, rich tomato sauce, and melted butter. A Bursa classic ready in 35 minutes.

• Sulu Köfte: Turkish Meatball Soup with Lemon-Egg Broth

  July 29, 2026 · turkish, sulu-kofte, meatball-soup, kofta, lemon-egg-broth, comfort-food, weeknight, one-pot, bulgur, soup

  Sulu köfte recipe - tender Turkish meatballs simmered with potatoes in a silky lemon-egg broth. One-pot comfort food ready in 55 minutes.

• Icli Kofte: Turkish Stuffed Bulgur Meatballs (Crispy Kibbeh)

  July 29, 2026 · turkish, icli-kofte, kibbeh, stuffed-meatballs, bulgur, deep-fried, appetizer, mezze, middle-eastern, hatay

  Authentic icli kofte recipe - crispy Turkish stuffed bulgur shells filled with spiced meat. Deep-fried, baked, or boiled kibbeh from southeastern Turkey.

• Kofte Ekmek: Turkish Meatball Sandwich Recipe (Street Food Classic)

  July 28, 2026 · turkish, kofte, ekmek, meatball-sandwich, street-food, beef, grilled, comfort-food, weeknight, 30-minute-meals

  Authentic kofte ekmek recipe - juicy Turkish meatballs in crusty bread with tomatoes, onions, and yogurt sauce. Ready in 30 minutes.

• Tavuk Köfte: Turkish Chicken Meatballs (30 Minutes)

  July 26, 2026 · turkish, tavuk-kofte, chicken, kofta, pan-fried, weeknight, 30-minute-meals, comfort-food, mediterranean, yogurt-sauce

  Juicy Turkish chicken meatballs (tavuk köfte) with cumin, parsley, and a baking soda trick for tender texture. Pan-fried in 30 minutes with yogurt sauce.

• Adana Kofte: Spicy Turkish Meatballs (Grilled, 30 Minutes)

  July 21, 2026 · turkish, adana, kofte, kebab, lamb, spicy, grilled, skewers, weeknight, comfort-food

  Authentic Adana kofte recipe - bold, spicy Turkish lamb meatballs seasoned with red pepper flakes, grilled on skewers or pan-fried. Ready in 30 minutes.

• Turkish Yogurt Meatballs (Terbiyeli Köfte) in Lemon Sauce

  July 18, 2026 · turkish, yogurt-sauce, terbiyeli-kofte, kofta, beef, lamb, baked, weeknight, comfort-food, mediterranean, one-pan

  Juicy baked Turkish meatballs in a silky lemon-yogurt sauce with Aleppo pepper oil. A 40-minute one-pan comfort dinner from Istanbul home kitchens.

• Izmir Kofte: Turkish Meatballs with Potatoes in Tomato Sauce

  July 15, 2026 · turkish, izmir, kofte, kofta, beef, lamb, potatoes, tomato-sauce, oven-baked, casserole, comfort-food, weeknight, one-pan, mediterranean

  Izmir kofte recipe - oven-braised Turkish meatballs with potatoes, peppers, and rich tomato sauce. A one-pan Aegean comfort classic ready in 75 minutes.

• İnegöl Köfte: Turkish Meatballs Recipe (Bursa-Style)

  July 6, 2026 · turkish, inegol, kofte, kofta, beef, grilled, pan-fried, comfort-food, weeknight, bursa

  Authentic İnegöl köfte recipe - juicy Turkish meatballs from Bursa with minimal seasoning, overnight rest, and perfect pan-fried or grilled texture. A weeknight classic.