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
Greek Lettuce Salad (Maroulosalata) is a simple side dish made with shredded romaine lettuce, plenty of fresh herbs like dill, mint, and scallions, and a bright olive oil and vinegar dressing.
Kuru Patlıcan Dolması is a comforting and delicious Turkish dish made by stuffing dried eggplants with a savory filling of rice, spices, and herbs.
Kashk e Bademjan is a traditional Persian eggplant dip that combines roasted eggplants, caramelized onions, and a tangy dairy ingredient called kashk.
Biberli Ekmek, or Turkish Pepper Bread, is a traditional flatbread that comes straight from the heart of Hatay in southern Turkey.
Kadınbudu Köfte – Turkish Meatballs with Rice is one of those classic Turkish dishes mainly known and loved by regular households in Turkey.
These Crispy Fried Anchovies, known as Hamsi Tava in Turkish, are a popular dish, along Turkey’s Black Sea coast.
This Mediterranean-style Roasted Eggplant Recipe brings out the natural aromas of eggplant with a simple mix of olive oil and warm spices.
Hashweh is a comforting Lebanese dish made with seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, and toasted pine nuts.
Açma, also known as Turkish Soft Bread Rings, is a popular street food known for its soft, pillowy texture and rich, buttery taste.
Kıymalı Makarna is a comforting and easy-to-make Turkish pasta dish with ground beef, onions, tomatoes, and simple spices.
Fondant Potatoes, also known as Melting Potatoes, are golden and crisp on the outside and soft and buttery on the inside.
Pickled cucumber, known as Salatalık Turşusu in Turkish, has a crisp texture and a tangy flavor.
Skordalia is a classic Greek Potato Dip flavoured with garlic, olive oil, and vinegar.
Urfa Lamb Kebab is a tender and delicious Turkish dish made from ground lamb mixed with red pepper paste and a few spices.
Paskalya Çöreği, also known as Tsoureki, is a soft, slightly sweet braided yeast bread traditionally baked during Easter in Turkey and Greece.
Havuç Tarator (or Carrot Tarator) is a traditional Turkish dip made with grated carrots, thick yogurt, and garlic.
This creamy and slightly tangy Fish Taco Slaw Recipe is easy to make, tastes fresh, and is packed with flavor.
Ajvar is a delicious roasted red pepper and eggplant dip popular in Balkans and Turkey.
Ankara Tava is a delicious and hearty Turkish lamb and rice dish made with tender, slow-cooked lamb pieces and spiced aromatic rice.
Sari Burma Baklava Rolls, known as Saragli in Greek cuisine and Burma Baklava in Turkish cuisine, are a delicious twist on the classic layered baklava.