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.
Su Boregi which means "Water Borek" is one of the most loved boreks in Turkey, and is by far the best of all Turkish Pastries.
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.
Karadeniz Pidesi is a type of Turkish Pide made with a simple and delicious filling consisting of minced beef, onions and spices.
Ezme Salad (Acili Ezme) is a spicy Turkish dip commonly served at restaurants alongside a basket of warm Turkish Pide Bread or Pita Bread.
Sulu Kofte is a rich and hearty Turkish Meatball Soup / Stew consisting of juicy meatballs and vegetables cooked in a tomatoey broth.
Turkish cuisine offers a big variety of Vegetarian Side Dishes made with fresh, seasonal vegetables and flavoured with olive oil and spices.
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.
Perde Pilavi is a traditional Turkish dish made with chicken and rice filling flavoured with nuts & spices, then wrapped up with a delicious pastry.
Turkish Cuisine has many delicious Borek recipes and Paçanga Böreği is one of the nation's favourites.
İçli Köfte (some calls it Bulgur Kofte) is the Turkish version of the famous Middle Eastern dish called "Kibbeh".
This delicious, fluffy and slightly chewy Turkish Pide Bread (or Ramazan Pidesi) is a no-knead flatbread traditionally eaten during Ramadan.
Turkish Cabbage Rolls (Lahana Sarmasi or Dolmasi in Turkish) is a flavourful dish made of cabbage leaves filled with spiced meat&bulgur mixture.
Ali Nazik (or Alinazik) Kebab is a delicious Turkish speciality originating from the "Gaziantep" province of Turkey.
Menemen or Turkish Scrambled Eggs is a very popular and loved breakfast dish in Turkey made with juicy tomatoes and green peppers.
Yayla corbasi is a healthy, delicious, creamy & filling Turkish Soup made with yoghurt, rice and mint sauce.