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
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.
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.