On days when meat dishes take center stage, balancing the menu is as important as the flavor itself. On Day 5 of our series, we have prepared a satisfying menu featuring a meat-based main course, a light starter, and classic Turkish sides.

Day 5 Menu and Recipes

• Vegetable Soup: A light blend of carrots, potatoes, and zucchini. Pureed for a smooth start.

• Beef & Chickpea Stew (Etli Nohut): Tender cubes of beef simmered with chickpeas and tomato paste. A staple of Turkish home cooking.

• Rice Pilaf: Classic buttery Baldo rice, cooked until fluffy and rested.

• Seasonal Salad: Fresh greens, tomatoes, and cucumbers with a lemon-olive oil dressing.

• Şekerpare: Traditional semolina cookies soaked in light lemon-flavored syrup.