Capture the spirit of Istanbul with a meal that offers a deliciously modern take on traditional dishes. Our menu features recipes from author Rebecca Seal’s new cookbook, Istanbul, inspired by her travels to the diverse city. From a smoky eggplant dip to eggplants stuffed with spiced lamb, these dishes are perfect for serving a crowd.
Recipes
Recipes by Course
- Appetizers
- Soups
- Salads
- Pasta, Rice & Grains
- Vegetables
- Seafood
- Chicken & Poultry
- Pork
- Beef
- Desserts
Chefs & Celebrities
- Williams Sonoma Test Kitchen
- Ina Garten
- Stanlel Tucci
- Trisha Yearwood
- Tyler Florence
- Chefs' Collective

Turkish Flatbread with Sesame Seeds (Pide Ekmeği or Ramazan Pidesi)
Yogurt Dip (Cacik)
Smoky Eggplant Dip (Patlican Ezmesi)
Cucumber and Walnut Salad (Hiyar Salatasi)
Smoky Red Peppers with Garlic (Közlenmiş Kirmizi Biber)
Spinach and Pomegranate Salad (Ispanak Nar Salatasi)
Eggplants Stuffed with Lamb (Karniyarik)
Turkish Pepper Braise with Beef
Semolina Cake (Revani)