Cooking Gorgeous79 recipes
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
Guvec (Turkish Lamb Casserole)
Kuzu Guvec is a Turkish Lamb Casserole dish made with lamb meat and vegetables slowly cooked in a clay pot.
Perde Pilavi
Perde Pilavi is a traditional Turkish dish made with chicken and rice filling flavoured with nuts & spices, then wrapped up with a delicious pastry.
Fellah Koftesi
Fellah Köfte is a delicious vegetarian bulgur dish made with simple ingredients such as bulgur, semolina, onion, tomato&pepper paste and spices.
Icli Kofte (Turkish Kibbeh)
İçli Köfte (some calls it Bulgur Kofte) is the Turkish version of the famous Middle Eastern dish called "Kibbeh".
Lahana Sarması - Turkish Cabbage Rolls
Turkish Cabbage Rolls (Lahana Sarmasi or Dolmasi in Turkish) is a flavourful dish made of cabbage leaves filled with spiced meat&bulgur mixture.
Maqluba (Makloubeh)
Maqluba (or Makloubeh-Maklouba) is a traditional Middle Eastern dish made with layers of rice, vegetables and meat.
Menemen - Turkish Scrambled Eggs
Menemen or Turkish Scrambled Eggs is a very popular and loved breakfast dish in Turkey made with juicy tomatoes and green peppers.
Mushroom Rice (Mushroom Pilau)
This is the perfect Mushroom Rice (Mushroom Pilau) Recipe if you are after a fluffy, vibrant and aromatic rice dish to serve with your curry.
Karniyarik - Stuffed Aubergine with Mince
Karniyarik is a classic Turkish stuffed aubergine dish made with a tasty mince, onion and tomato filling and then baked to perfection.
Sac Kavurma (Turkish Lamb Sauté)
Sac Kavurma (Turkish Lamb Sauté) is a simple yet delicious Turkish dish made by sautéing the lamb with onions, peppers, tomatoes and spices over high heat.
Cacik (Turkish Yoghurt with Cucumbers)
Cacik is a refreshing and delicious Turkish Yogurt dish made with cucumbers & herbs, a very similar dip to its Greek cousin known as "tzatziki".
Imam Bayildi (Turkish Stuffed Eggplant)
Imam Bayildi (Turkish Stuffed Eggplant) is a classic Ottoman dish that is widely popular in the Balkans, Eastern Mediterranean, and the Middle East.
Swede and Carrot Mash
This delicious, buttery, and simple Swede and Carrot Mash is a perfect side dish to serve with Sunday roasts, hearty stews, grilled sausages, and festive meals.
Şakşuka (Turkish Aubergine Meze)
This delicious olive oil-based aubergine/eggplant dish is made with simple and fresh ingredients.
Barbunya (Turkish Style Borlotti Beans)
This healthy, classic, and delicious Mediterranean dish can be served cold or warm, all year around.
Vegan Moussaka with Aubergine
A healthy, simple, and delicious version of traditional Mousakka dish made with layers of roasted aubergines, chickpeas, and tomatoey sauce.
Chicken and Chorizo Pasta
This delicious pasta dish is made with juicy chicken pieces and smoky chorizo sausages cooked in a creamy&spicy tomato sauce.
Dutch Oven Roast Chicken
Juicy inside, crispy outside roasted chicken in a Dutch oven on a bed of vegetables.