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Chicken skewers with slices
of sweet peppers and dill

The doner is a Turkish creation of meat, often lamb, but not necessarily so, that is seasoned, stacked in a cone

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Chicken skewers with slices
of sweet peppers and dill

The doner is a Turkish creation of meat, often lamb, but not necessarily so, that is seasoned, stacked in a cone

Explore Recipes

Appetizers

Chicken skewers with slices
of sweet peppers and dill

The doner is a Turkish creation of meat, often lamb, but not necessarily so, that is seasoned, stacked in a cone

Explore Recipes

Appetizers

Chicken skewers with slices
of sweet peppers and dill

The doner is a Turkish creation of meat, often lamb, but not necessarily so, that is seasoned, stacked in a cone

Explore Recipes

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Spicy minced chicken on a white plate complete with cucumber

The doner is a Turkish creation of meat, often lamb, but not necessarily so, that is

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Spicy minced chicken on a white plate complete with cucumber

The doner is a Turkish creation of meat, often lamb, but not necessarily so, that is

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Spicy minced chicken on a white plate complete with cucumber

The doner is a Turkish creation of meat, often lamb, but not necessarily so, that is

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