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
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.
Maqluba (or Makloubeh-Maklouba) is a traditional Middle Eastern dish made with layers of rice, vegetables and meat.
Chinese Hot and Sour Chicken Soup is one of the most popular takeaway dishes that is almost on every Chinese restaurant's menu.
Menemen or Turkish Scrambled Eggs is a very popular and loved breakfast dish in Turkey made with juicy tomatoes and green peppers.
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.
Yayla corbasi is a healthy, delicious, creamy & filling Turkish Soup made with yoghurt, rice and mint sauce.
Karniyarik is a classic Turkish stuffed aubergine dish made with a tasty mince, onion and tomato filling and then baked to perfection.
A creamy mixture of leeks and mushrooms topped with a crispy, golden handmade pie crust.
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.
Sutlac (Turkish version of classic Rice Pudding) is a thick and creamy milk-based dessert that has a very special place in Turkish cuisine.
It is very easy to make your own delicious juicy lamb Beyti Kebab at home with this simple recipe.
Homemade Keema Naan Bread is the perfect combination of deliciously spiced minced lamb (lamb keema) and a soft&fluffy naan dough.
Kapuska is a comforting Turkish Stew made with cabbages, onions, and minced meat gently simmered in a tomato sauce.
Sucuklu Pide is a crispy and delicious Turkish bread topped with spicy beef sausage called "sucuk" and melty & stretchy kasar cheese.
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.