7 turkish recipes

Turkish leeks in olive oil (zeytinyagli pirasa) braised with carrots, rice, lemon, and sugar. Served cold as a meze, this is a classic Mediterranean cold vegetable dish.

Traditional Turkish bulgur pilaf sauteed with butter, serrano chiles, and tomato, then steamed in stock and finished with fresh mint. An authentic kavurma-style side dish with gentle heat.

When I have abundant seasonal vegetables, I love making this vegetable casserole, and most of the time I just enjoy it with a loaf of good bread. That is all you need for a good meal.

A lovely rich tasting lentil salad. High in protein, fiber and low in saturated fats.

A basic lentil salad that can make any dinner seem a bit different.

Monkfish chili with kidney beans, bell peppers, and a bold spice blend of cumin, cayenne, and Cajun seafood seasoning. A seafood twist on classic chili with real depth.

Garlicky black pepper shrimp and black-eyed peas is Low Country Southern cooking in one skillet: bacon, holy trinity, bay-scented peas, and wine-splashed shrimp finished with cracked pepper.