Welcome to Cooking Gorgeous, a collection of healthy, flavoursome and easy to follow Turkish & Mediterranean recipes. I hope to share my 14 years of professional expertise as well as 30 years of cooking experience in a clear and accurate way, and I promise good results as long as you follow the recipe diligently! Traditional...Read More
Hasanpaşa Köfte is a delicious Turkish casserole dish featuring juicy meatballs topped with creamy mashed potatoes and cheese, all baked in a flavorful tomato sauce.
Sucuklu Yumurta - Sucuk and Eggs is a simple yet delicious Turkish breakfast dish made with spicy, aromatic sausage and perfectly cooked sunny-side-up eggs.
Avgolemono Soup is a rich, cozy, and comforting Greek Chicken Lemon Soup made with chicken, rice, fresh lemon juice, and eggs.
Shawarma white sauce is a creamy and delicious condiment made with a few simple ingredients such as natural yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, and mayonnaise.
Arpa Şehriye Çorbası, or Turkish Orzo Soup, is a comforting and delicious tomato-based soup made with orzo pasta, and chicken stock, and flavored with garlic, mint, and flaked chili.
Kol Böreği, or Turkish Arm Borek, is a delicious savoury pastry filled with a mixture of ground meat, onions, and spices.
Making Erişte (Kesme) Pasta, or Turkish Egg Noodles, is all about simplicity, tradition, and creating something versatile and satisfying.
Prawn cocktail, or shrimp cocktail as it’s often called, is a retro classic that never goes out of style.
Youvetsi, or Giouvetsi is a classic Greek stew, made with tender beef or lamb and orzo pasta, and is cooked in a rich tomato sauce infused with spices.
Barbari Bread, also known as Nan-e-Barbari, is a classic Persian flatbread with a long shape, crisp golden crust, and soft, chewy texture.
This Soft Sourdough Sandwich Bread has the perfect balance between fluffy and just the right amount of sourdough flavor!
Turkish Tarhana Soup, or Tarhana Çorbası, starts with dried tarhana powder—a fermented blend of flour, yogurt, and vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, onions, and herbs.
This homemade Turkish Tarhana powder recipe is made from a blend of summer vegetables, fresh herbs, yogurt, and flour.
Un Helvası, or Turkish Flour Halva, is very easy to make, extremely delicious, and made with just four ingredients—flour, butter, sugar, and milk.
Greek Fava is a smooth, creamy, and delicious yellow split pea dip that has been a simple favorite in Greece for many years.
If you're looking for a simple yet delicious way to use up your figs, this extra moist Fresh Fig Cake Recipe is exactly what you need.
Ispanak Borani is a creamy, earthy, and delicious Turkish dip made with spinach, onions, garlic, and yogurt.
Rice Stuffed Onions, or Sogan Dolmasi is a traditional Middle Eastern dish that brings out the best in simple ingredients.
Chicken Doner Kebab, or Tavuk Döner as it's called in Turkey, is a popular street food made with deliciously tender marinated chicken thighs, wrapped in warm flatbread along with fresh vegetables.