A taste of Turkey: bring Turkish flavours to your table with these mouthwatering recipes

Fragrant spices, loads of veggies, creamy yoghurt and fresh herbs – here’s how to bring Turkish flavours to your table.

BAKLAVA ROLLS

Let the rolls cool down, sprinkle the orange zest over and sift a little castor sugar over.

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TIP Break apart and serve.

TURKISH DUMPLINGS WITH GARLIC SAUCE AND FRESH MINT

The dumplings are stuffed with tasty mince and served with creamy garlic sauce.

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TIP Garnish with the sesame seeds and mint and serve.

SPINACH BOREK ROLLS

Bake these delicious spring rolls until they’re golden brown and serve.

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TIP Transfer the pastries to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes.

TURKISH BEAN SALAD WITH HARISSA FRIED EGGS

This dish can be eaten as any meal of the day. The bean salad keeps perfectly in the fridge for up to four days.

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TIP Put a fried egg on top of each mound of salad, pour some butter from the pan over and garnish with fresh mint.

CHICKEN SHISH KEBAB WITH CHICKPEA AND SULTANA COUSCOUS

Kebabs are well known street food in Turkey. Our version is served with a delicious couscous salad.

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TIP Serve the kebabs with the couscous salad.

SEMOLINA ORANGE CAKE

This orange cake is yummy and easy to make.

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TIP Leave to cool completely in the tin before cutting into portions.