Must-Try Memorial Day Recipes

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In this Memorial Day recipe roundup, we’ve curated a selection of mouth-watering dishes that are perfect for your Memorial Day cookout or gathering. From BBQ favorites to refreshing salads and desserts, these recipes are sure to delight your taste buds!

In this Memorial Day recipe roundup, we've curated a selection of mouth-watering dishes that are perfect for your Memorial Day cookout or gathering. From BBQ favorites to refreshing salads and desserts, these recipes are sure to delight your taste buds!


 

Memorial Day Appetizers

Tzatziki Recipe (Greek Cucumber Sauce)

4.93 from 38 votes

Tzatziki Recipe (Greek Cucumber Sauce)

This classic tzatziki recipe is made with just a few ingredients and will be ready in only 10 minutes. It's perfect for vegetables, meat, or simply as a dip. Check out our video and step-by-step tutorial.
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This classic tzatziki recipe is made with just a few ingredients and will be ready in only 10 minutes. It's perfect for vegetables, meat, or simply as a dip. Check out our video and step-by-step tutorial.

Best Homemade Hummus Recipe

5 from 14 votes

Hummus Recipe

This is the ultimate homemade hummus recipe. It’s smooth and creamy with a bright flavor, and pairs perfectly with bread! Follow along for tip and tricks, a video tutorial and complete details!
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This is the ultimate homemade hummus recipe. It’s smooth and creamy with a bright flavor, and pairs perfectly with bread! Follow along for tip and tricks, a video tutorial and complete details!

The Best Baba Ganoush Recipe

5 from 4 votes

The Best Baba Ganoush Recipe

Baba ganoush is a classic middle eastern eggplant recipe. Charred eggplant mixed with tahini makes a delicious dip that you can make in 30 minutes!
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Baba ganoush is a classic middle eastern eggplant recipe. Charred eggplant mixed with tahini makes a delicious dip that you can make in 30 minutes!

Mediterranean Mezze Platter

5 from 9 votes

Mediterranean Mezze Platter

A tasty mezze platter is a cornerstone of any Mediterranean party. Learn how easy it is to build a Mediterranean mezze platter in just 10 minutes that will impress your guests and delight your taste buds!
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A tasty mezze platter is a cornerstone of any Mediterranean party. Learn how easy it is to build a Mediterranean mezze platter in just 10 minutes that will impress your guests and delight your taste buds!

Burrata with Tomatoes and Peach

5 from 15 votes

Burrata with Tomatoes and Peach

Creamy burrata with tomatoes and peaches present a delightful combination of flavors, ready in just 10 minutes. I drizzle it with balsamic glaze and serve it with crusty toasted bread as a salad or an appetizer. This dish is the perfect addition to any table!
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Creamy burrata with tomatoes and peaches present a delightful combination of flavors, ready in just 10 minutes. I drizzle it with balsamic glaze and serve it with crusty toasted bread as a salad or an appetizer. This dish is the perfect addition to any table!

Turkish Smoky Eggplant Salad

smoky eggplant dip Turkish style on a wooden backdrop.
5 from 15 votes

Turkish Smoky Eggplant Salad

This Turkish eggplant salad is uniquely delicious. Charred eggplant and bell peppers are combined with tomatoes, herbs and spices for a delightful convergence of flavors. Like other Mediterranean salads, key ingredients include olive oil, lemon juice and sumac.
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Turkish eggplant salad in a bowl with a spoon.

Memorial Day BBQ Recipes

Beef Shish Kabob

4.75 from 28 votes

Best Ever Beef Shish Kabob

An easy beef shish kabobs recipe that’s packed with amazing flavors. Learn all the tips and tricks for making the best shish kabobs at home.
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An easy beef shish kabobs recipe that's packed with amazing flavors. Learn all the tips and tricks for making the best shish kabobs at home.

Grilled Chicken Kabobs

Grilled chicken kabobs recipe.
5 from 12 votes

Grilled Chicken Kabobs

These juicy grilled chicken kabobs are a staple of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cooking. I've marinated these cubes of chicken in Mediterranean spices and grilled them to perfection. You can easily double or triple this recipe to feed a crowd!
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These juicy grilled chicken kabobs are a staple of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cooking. I've marinated these cubes of chicken in Mediterranean spices and grilled them to perfection. You can easily double or triple this recipe to feed a crowd!

Grilled Branzino

5 from 29 votes

Mediterranean Grilled Branzino Recipe

This grilled branzino recipe with a Mediterranean twist is a must-try! The fish is marinated with a herb and lemon mixture, then grilled to perfection and topped with a bright tomato herb relish. Trust me, there's a feast of flavors in every bite.
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This grilled branzino recipe with a Mediterranean twist is a must-try! The fish is marinated with a herb and lemon mixture then grilled to perfection and topped with a bright tomato herb relish. There is a flavor feast in every bite.

Juicy Lamb Burgers

5 from 15 votes

Mediterranean Grilled Lamb Burgers

This grilled lamb burger is juicy, easy and ready in 20 minutes. It's seasoned with Mediterranean spices and served with sumac onions and a tasty yogurt sauce.
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This grilled lamb burger is juicy, easy and ready in 20 minutes. It's seasoned with Mediterranean spices and served with sumac onions and a tasty yogurt sauce.

Shish Tawook

4.83 from 41 votes

Shish Tawook Recipe

Shish Tawook is a Lebanese chicken dish that’s simple yet so delicious. Tender chicken marinated in yogurt, lemon and garlic makes one delicious meal for the family. 
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Shish Tawook is a Lebanese chicken dish that's simple yet so delicious. Tender chicken marinated in yogurt, lemon and garlic makes one delicious meal for the family.

Grilled Shrimp Kabobs

5 from 5 votes

Shrimp Kabobs with Creamy Avocado Sauce

Ready in 30 minutes, these shrimp kabobs are perfect for any day of the week. This recipe is packed with flavor thanks to the best marinade!
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Ready in 30 minutes, these shrimp kabobs are perfect for any day of the week. This recipe is packed with flavor thanks to the best marinade!

Grilled Steak with Garlic Herb Sauce

5 from 6 votes

Perfect Grilled Steak with Garlic Herb Sauce

This perfect grilled steak is easier than you think! With a simple seasoning and a flavorful garlic herb sauce, this steak will be the star of your dinner table.
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This perfect grilled steak is easier than you think! With a simple seasoning and a flavorful garlic herb sauce, this steak will be the star of your dinner table.

Veggie Shish Kabob

5 from 7 votes

Veggie Shish Kabob with Thyme and Garlic

An easy veggie shish kabob recipe that you can make any time. Delicious grilled vegetables flavored with garlic, thyme and balsamic vinegar make the best side dish! 
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An easy veggie shish kabob recipe that you can make any time. Delicious grilled vegetables flavored with garlic, thyme and balsamic vinegar make the best side dish!

Grilled Halibut With Spicy Mango Salsa

4.75 from 8 votes

Grilled Alaska Halibut with Spicy Mango Salsa

Learn how to grill Alaska halibut perfectly at home. Serve grilled halibut with spicy mango salsa for a celebration of flavors. 
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Learn how to grill Alaska halibut perfectly at home. Serve grilled halibut with spicy mango salsa for a celebration of flavors.

Mediterranean Chicken Shish Kabob

4.82 from 11 votes

Mediterranean Chicken Shish Kabob

Easy chicken shish kabob recipe made on the grill or in the oven. This Mediterranean chicken kabobs are flavored with delicious spices and are quick to make. 
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Easy chicken shish kabob recipe made on the grill or in the oven. This Mediterranean chicken kabobs are flavored with delicious spices and are quick to make.

Greek Chicken Souvlaki

4.86 from 34 votes

Easy Greek Chicken Souvlaki Recipe

Try this easy recipe for homemade Greek chicken souvlaki. Made with a delicious garlic and lemon marinade, this classic street food is packed with amazing Mediterranean flavors and served with creamy tzatziki sauce.
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Try this easy recipe for homemade Greek chicken souvlaki. Made with a delicious garlic and lemon marinade, this classic street food is packed with amazing Mediterranean flavors and served with creamy tzatziki sauce.

Spicy Grilled Chicken Wings

5 from 8 votes

Spicy Grilled Chicken Wings

Spicy grilled chicken wings are everyone's favorite. Juicy chicken wings are marinated in hot sauce and grilled to perfection. Follow my step by step recipe for instructions to make these wings on your grill.
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Spicy grilled chicken wings are everyone's favorite. Juicy chicken wings are marinated in hot sauce and grilled to perfection. Follow my step by step recipe for instructions to make these wings on your grill.

Grilled Salmon Shish Kabobs

5 from 6 votes

Grilled Salmon Shish Kabobs

Grilled salmon shish kabobs  are hearty, healthy and delicious. Seasoned with tasty spices, these salmon kabobs are easy to make and packed with tons of flavor. 
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Grilled salmon shish kabobs  are hearty, healthy and delicious. Seasoned with tasty spices, these salmon kabobs are easy to make and packed with tons of flavor.

Joojeh Kabab

4.75 from 89 votes

Joojeh Kabab (Persian Saffron Chicken Kebab)

Joojeh kabab is a classic chicken kebob recipe from Iran. Chicken pieces are smothered in a delicious saffron chicken kebob marinade and have such delicious flavor thanks to saffron and lemon. 
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Joojeh kabab is a classic chicken kebob recipe from Iran. Chicken pieces are smothered in a delicious saffron chicken kebob marinade and have such delicious flavor thanks to saffron and lemon.

Grilled Eggplant Sandwich

5 from 10 votes

Grilled Eggplant Sandwich

Grilled eggplant sandwich is the perfect lunch. This sandwich is made with grilled eggplants, olives, onions, capers, hummus and other delicious ingredients. 

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Grilled eggplant sandwich is the perfect lunch. This sandwich is made with grilled eggplants, olives, onions, capers, hummus and other delicious ingredients.

Greek Grilled Chicken

5 from 18 votes

Juicy Greek Grilled Chicken Recipe

Enjoy the flavors of the Mediterranean with this juicy Greek grilled chicken. The classic marinade is made with lemon, herbs and spices and is so easy to put together!
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Enjoy the flavors of the Mediterranean with this juicy Greek grilled chicken. The classic marinade is made with lemon, herbs and spices and is so easy to put together!

Persian Style Grilled Chicken Wings

5 from 18 votes

Grilled Chicken Wings Recipe Persian Style

Persian grilled chicken wings recipe is so unique. The chicken wings are marinated in a saffron yogurt mixture, making them tender and delicious.
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Persian grilled chicken wings recipe is so unique. The chicken wings are marinated in a saffron yogurt mixture, making them tender and delicious.

Grilled Zaatar Chicken

4.95 from 40 votes

Grilled Zaatar Chicken Recipe

Grilled zaatar chicken is juicy and delicious. The key to this recipe is a simple marinade of zaatar and citrus.
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Grilled zaatar chicken is juicy and delicious. The key to this recipe is a simple marinade of zaatar and citrus.

Grilled Spatchcock Chicken

5 from 30 votes

Grilled Spatchcock Chicken

Grilled spatchcock chicken is easy to infuse with Mediterranean flavors! Juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside, every bite of this chicken is delicious.
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Grilled spatchcock chicken is easy to infuse with Mediterranean flavors! Juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside, every bite of this chicken is delicious.

Memorial Day Side Dishes

Grilled Peach Salad With Feta and Zaatar
5 from 2 votes

Grilled Peach Salad with Zaatar and Feta

Ready in 20 minutes, this grilled peach salad recipe is a versatile option for adding bold flavors to your lunch or dinner table. Juicy peaches are grilled, added to greens, and then topped with feta, zaatar and walnuts to make a delicious salad.
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Grilled peach salad with zaatar.

Mediterranean Couscous Salad Recipe

5 from 6 votes

Mediterranean Couscous Salad Recipe

An easy couscous salad packed with Mediterranean flavors. This couscous salad recipe comes together in only 15 minutes and makes an amazing side dish.
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An easy couscous salad packed with Mediterranean flavors. This couscous salad recipe comes together in only 15 minutes and makes an amazing side dish.

Healthy chicken salad with walnuts and dill

5 from 9 votes

Healthy chicken salad with walnuts and dill

A healthy chicken salad that's perfect for a light and easy lunch. This healthy chicken salad is made with a delicious Greek yogurt dressing. 

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A healthy chicken salad that's perfect for a light and easy lunch. This healthy chicken salad is made with a delicious Greek yogurt dressing.

Mediterranean Corn Salad Recipe

4.93 from 13 votes

Mediterranean Corn Salad Recipe

This Mediterranean corn salad is easy, delicious ready in 10 minutes!. Drizzled with a zesty dressing, this is the perfect summer salad!
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This Mediterranean corn salad is easy, delicious ready in 10 minutes!. Drizzled with a zesty dressing, this is the perfect summer salad!

Mediterranean Roasted Cauliflower Salad

5 from 7 votes

Mediterranean Roasted Cauliflower Salad

Roasted cauliflower salad with Mediterranean spices is so flavorful and easy to make. The cauliflower is seasoned with warm spices and roasted to perfection, then topped with a zesty yogurt dressing, making every bite extra delicious.
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Roasted cauliflower salad with Mediterranean spices is so flavorful and easy to make. The cauliflower is seasoned with warm spices and roasted to perfection, then topped with a zesty yogurt dressing, making every bite extra delicious.

Italian Caprese Salad Recipe

5 from 20 votes

Italian Caprese Salad Recipe

This caprese salad recipe is an Italian classic made with fresh mozzarella and juicy tomatoes. It takes only 10 minutes to make this salad and fresh and quality ingredients is the key to its great flavor.  
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This caprese salad recipe is an Italian classic made with fresh mozzarella and juicy tomatoes. It takes only 10 minutes to make this salad and fresh and quality ingredients is the key to its great flavor.

Salad Shirazi (Persian Cucumber Tomato Salad)

4.84 from 65 votes

Shirazi Salad (Persian Cucumber Tomato Salad)

Shirazi salad is a Persian cucumber tomato salad that's easy to prepare and packed with flavors. This classic Persian salad can be served with any main dish. 
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A plate of salad shirazi.

Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad

4.87 from 15 votes

Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad

This cucumber tomato avocado salad is perfect for any day of the week. This easy and tasty salad comes together in 15 minutes and is full of flavor thanks to sun dried tomatoes and olives. 
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This cucumber tomato avocado salad is perfect for any day of the week. This easy and tasty salad comes together in 15 minutes and is full of flavor thanks to sun dried tomatoes and olives.

Turkish Homemade Potato Salad (Patates Salatasi)

4.93 from 13 votes

Turkish Homemade Potato Salad (Patates Salatasi)

Learn how to make homemade potato salad Turkish style. This no mayo potato salad is flavored with fresh herbs and delicious spices. 

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Learn how to make homemade potato salad Turkish style. This no mayo potato salad is flavored with fresh herbs and delicious spices.

Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad

cucumber tomato feta salad.
4.70 from 10 votes

Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad

This cucumber tomato feta salad is easy, simple ready in 10 minutes! It's made with just a few ingredients and is perfect for any day!
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This cucumber tomato feta salad is easy, simple ready in 10 minutes! It's made with just a few ingredients and is perfect for any day!

Fattoush Salad Recipe 

4.86 from 28 votes

Fattoush Salad Recipe

This authentic Lebanese fattoush salad is a Middle Eastern classic. Fresh chopped salad is flavored with crispy toasted pita and a bright, zesty dressing.
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This authentic Lebanese fattoush salad is a Middle Eastern classic. Fresh chopped salad is flavored with crispy toasted pita and a bright, zesty dressing.

Tabbouleh Salad Recipe

4.93 from 13 votes

Tabouli Salad

Tabouli, also known as tabbouleh, is a beautiful Middle Eastern salad that's very simple to make. Fresh tomatoes, and finely chopped herbs, mixed with bulgur, lemon juice, and olive oil, are the ingredients of this simple yet delicious salad. This salad is ready in 20 minutes.
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Tabouli, also known as tabbouleh, is a beautiful Middle Eastern salad that's very simple to make. Fresh tomatoes, and finely chopped herbs, mixed with bulgur, lemon juice, and olive oil, are the ingredients of this simple yet delicious salad. This salad is ready in 20 minutes.
Mediterranean Green Bean Salad
5 from 21 votes

Mediterranean Green Bean Salad Recipe

Here's a green bean salad recipe with a Mediterranean twist that can be ready in 20 minutes. Topped with crispy shallots and feta, this salad is packed with a lot of bright flavors. This salad keeps well, so it's fine to make it ahead of time.
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Here's a green bean salad recipe with a Mediterranean twist that can be ready in 20 minutes. Topped with crispy shallots and feta, this salad is packed with a lot of bright flavors. This salad keeps well, so it's fine to make it ahead of time.

Best Mediterranean Salad

4.83 from 29 votes

The Best Mediterranean Salad Recipe

This Mediterranean salad is loaded with fresh vegetables such as cucumbers, tomatoes and herbs. This fresh salad is flavored with a delicious dressing.
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This Mediterranean salad is loaded with fresh vegetables such as cucumbers, tomatoes and herbs. This fresh salad is flavored with a delicious dressing.

Mediterranean Potato Salad

4.72 from 42 votes

Mediterranean Potato Salad

Mediterranean potato salad is so easy and simple. It’s made with only a few ingredients and is packed with flavor thanks to a homemade zaatar dressing. 
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Mediterranean potato salad is so easy and simple. It's made with only a few ingredients and is packed with flavor thanks to a homemade zaatar dressing.

Turkish Ezme Recipe

4.92 from 34 votes

Turkish Ezme Recipe

Ezme is a classic Turkish sauce, condiment and appetizer that’s usually served on the side of kebabs with some fresh bread. It’s ready in 10 minutes and is so delicious thanks to tomatoes, peppers and herbs.
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Ezme is a classic Turkish sauce, condiment and appetizer that’s usually served on the side of kebabs with some fresh bread. It’s ready in 10 minutes and is so delicious thanks to tomatoes, peppers and herbs.

CREAMY WHIPPED RICOTTA

5 from 15 votes

Creamy Whipped Ricotta Recipe

Whipped ricotta is creamy, light and ready in 10 minutes. Topped with herbs, olives and nuts, you can serve it as a dip or spread with some fresh bread.
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Grilled Asparagus With Lemon Tahini Sauce

4.94 from 15 votes

Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Tahini Sauce

Grilled asparagus – ready in just 15 minutes – is an ideal side dish for your summer grilling. Crisp on the outside with a smokey flavor, this tasty recipe is an easy way to add healthy veggies to your barbeque spread.
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Grilled asparagus is ready in 15 minutes and is the perfect side for barbecue. Crisp on the outside with a smokey flavor, this healthy side dish is everyone's favorite.

Mediterranean Grilled Vegetables

5 from 15 votes

Mediterranean Grilled Vegetables

Here is an easy Mediterranean grilled vegetables recipe with so much flavor! These grilled vegetables are served with a zesty dressing and make a delicious side dish.
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Here is an easy Mediterranean grilled vegetables recipe with so much flavor! These grilled vegetables are served with a zesty dressing and make a delicious side dish.

Memorial Day Dessert Recipes

Mahalabia (Muhallebi)

Mahalabia or muhallebi Middle Eastern Milk Pudding.
5 from 6 votes

Mahalabia Middle Eastern Milk Pudding

Mahalabia, also known as Muhallebi is a creamy Middle Eastern dessert made with milk, sugar, and cornstarch. This dessert is served cold and commonly topped with nuts or fruit.
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Two cups of muhallebi on a wooden tray.

Bastani (Persian Saffron Ice Cream)

saffron ice cream.
4.82 from 33 votes

Bastani Sonnati Persian Saffron Ice Cream

Bastani Sonnati is a classic Persian saffron ice cream with delectable flavors of rosewater and cardamom. This is an easy no churn ice cream that doesn't require an ice cream maker.
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Persian saffron ice cream.

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble

strawberry rhubarb crumble.
4.58 from 7 votes

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble is the ultimate spring dessert. Juicy strawberries and rhubarbs mixed with sugar and topped with a good crumble make this dessert delicious!
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strawberry rhubarb crumble.

Sutlac (Turkish Rice Pudding)

4.81 from 26 votes

Turkish Rice Pudding Recipe (Sutlac)

If you love light and creamy desserts, Sutlac, also known as Turkish rice pudding recipe is it. Creamy and rich with a golden top, this baked rice pudding is also gluten-free. Learn how to make this tasty dessert with this tutorial and step-by-step photos. 
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sutlac Turkish rice pudding.

Frangipane Pear Galette

frangipane pear galette
5 from 4 votes

Frangipane Pear Galette Recipe

Here's a delicious pear galette flavored with almonds. The flaky crust is filled with creamy almond paste and topped with pear. It's so tasty!
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frangipane pear galette