Regional Turkish food is still a little bit of an unknown in the UK – we tend to lump it all in under the generic 'Turkish' moniker – but what you'll find eaten in the streets of Istanbul will be very different from that in Anatolia, Giazantep or Marmara. Get to know about some of the best regional dishes found in the country, then take a deep-dive into strong Turkish coffee and get tips on how to put together a mezze feast.

Just because you can't visit Turkey doesn't mean you have to miss out on the country's incredible dishes. From kebabs and mezze spreads to sandwiches, pastries and sweets, here are some of our favourite Turkish recipes for you to cook at home.