Appetizers
Courgette Fritters (Kabak Mücveri)
Crispy courgette fritters with white cheese and fresh dill — the jewel of summer meze served with garlicky yoghurt.
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Appetizers
Mezes are an essential part of Turkish cuisine, bringing color, variety and rich flavors to every table. From creamy yogurt-based dips and olive oil appetizers to roasted vegetables and traditional spreads, these recipes are perfect for sharing with family and friends. Whether served alongside grilled dishes or enjoyed on their own, Turkish mezes offer a delicious taste of Mediterranean hospitality and homemade cooking.
9 recipes
Appetizers
Turkish Charred Aubergine Salad
Smoky charred aubergines with garlic, lemon and olive oil — the essential Turkish summer meze.
Appetizers
Braised Artichokes with Vegetables
Fresh artichokes braised in olive oil with carrots, peas and potato — one of the most elegant Turkish zeytinyağlı dishes.
Appetizers
Fried Vegetables with Garlic Yogurt
Crispy fried potatoes, peppers and eggplant topped with cold garlicky yogurt — a beloved Turkish mezze.
Appetizers
Sigara Böreği (Fried Cheese Pastry Rolls)
Crispy Turkish pastry rolls filled with white cheese and parsley, deep-fried to golden perfection.
Appetizers
Stuffed Vine Leaves in Olive Oil
Vine leaves filled with rice, pine nuts, currants and spices — slowly cooked in olive oil and served cold as a classic mezze.
Appetizers
Butter-Sautéed Kanlıca Mushrooms
Kanlıca mushrooms sautéed in butter with garlic, lemon and parsley — a simple and deeply flavorful Turkish appetizer.
Appetizers
Turkish Bulgur Salad
A traditional Turkish bulgur salad made with fine bulgur, tomato paste, pomegranate molasses, and fresh herbs — a refreshing mezze staple.
Appetizers
Turkish Lentil Patties
A traditional Turkish cold appetizer made with red lentils and fine bulgur, flavored with olive oil and spices.