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.