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
Arnavut Cigeri (or Albanian Liver) is a Turkish Liver dish consisting of pan-fried lamb or veal liver cubes seasoned with flaked chilli and served with sumac, onion and parsley salad.
These Chocolate Strawberry Tartlets are very easy to make and are perfect for family gatherings, celebrations or summer BBQ parties.
This Turkish style Baba Ganoush without tahini is a smokey and delicious eggplant (or aubergine) dip made with fresh Mediterranean ingredients.
Spinach with Eggs is a delicious, healthy and filling one-pot dish you can serve for brunch, lunch or a quick weeknight dinner.
This delicious Salmon and Spinach Pasta recipe is perfect for you if you are looking for a fantastic family weekday meal that is ready in 25 minutes.
Adana Kebap (also known as Adana Kofte) is a delicious hand-minced meat kebab mounted on a skewer and then grilled over charcoal.
Cilbir - Turkish Poached Eggs is a delicious Turkish breakfast egg dish dating back to the Ottomans in the 15th century.
Tavuk Sote (Turkish Chicken Sauté) is a wholesome, simple and healthy chicken dish full of Mediterranean flavours.
Bamya (or Bamia) is a classic Turkish Okra Stew dish made with okra, tomatoes, onion, garlic and lemon juice.
Kisir is a flavorful and healthy Turkish whole-grain salad made with bulgur wheat, fresh herbs, veggies, and a tangy dressing.
Patlican Kebabi (Eggplant/Aubergine Kebab) is a traditional Turkish kebab dish consisting of juicy meatballs layered alternately with sliced eggplants.
Sulu Kofte is a rich and hearty Turkish Meatball Soup / Stew consisting of juicy meatballs and vegetables cooked in a tomatoey broth.
Tas Kebabi is a Turkish Beef Stew gently cooked with onion, garlic, spices and stock until the meat is tender.
Kuzu Guvec is a Turkish Lamb Casserole dish made with lamb meat and vegetables slowly cooked in a clay pot.
This simple yet delicious Wild Garlic Soup is made with freshly foraged pungent wild garlic leaves, potatoes, onions and Homemade Vegetable Stock.
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 Köfte is a delicious vegetarian bulgur dish made with simple ingredients such as bulgur, semolina, onion, tomato&pepper paste and spices.
Dal Palak (or Spinach Dal) is a healthy yet comforting and delicious Indian curry made with red lentils, spinach and spices.
İçli Köfte (some calls it Bulgur Kofte) is the Turkish version of the famous Middle Eastern dish called "Kibbeh".
Turkish Cabbage Rolls (Lahana Sarmasi or Dolmasi in Turkish) is a flavourful dish made of cabbage leaves filled with spiced meat&bulgur mixture.