Aegean Recipes

Aegean Turkish cuisine is the lightest and most Mediterranean branch of Turkish cooking, emphasizing olive oil, wild herbs, fresh vegetables, and seafood. Dishes like zeytinyağlılar (olive oil-based cold dishes), herb-stuffed grape leaves, and grilled octopus showcase the region's abundance. The Aegean coast's cuisine shares much with Greek island cooking and is celebrated for its health-conscious, plant-forward approach.