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
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.
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) 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.
Coban Salatasi is a fresh and simple side salad made with sweet, juicy summer tomatoes, crunchy Turkish cucumbers, fresh green peppers, and crisp red onions.
This traditional Semolina Halva is a very easy but extremely delicious dessert especially when you have limited ingredients.
Cacik is a refreshing and delicious Turkish Yogurt dish made with cucumbers & herbs, a very similar dip to its Greek cousin known as "tzatziki".