
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

If you like light, refreshing drinks that come together quickly, this Fresh Watermelon Vodka Cocktail is a great one to try.

If you like simple, tangy, and light salads that work well year-round, Patates Salatası (Turkish Potato Salad without mayo) is a great one to try.

Kiymali Yumurta – Spicy Turkish Ground Beef and Eggs is a delicious breakfast dish made with sautéed ground beef, onions, chilies, tomatoes, and a few spices, then finished off with eggs cooked right in the same pan.

If you like fresh, vibrant salads with a mix of sweet and savory, this Mediterranean Honey Halloumi Salad is a great one to try.

Türlü (also known as Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables) is a delicious and healthy dish made with a mix of seasonal vegetables baked in olive oil and tomato.

Mediterranean Egg Salad is a fresh, healthy, and easy twist on the classic egg salad.

Butterzopf, sometimes called Zopf or Züpfe, is a classic Swiss Braided Bread that’s especially popular on Sunday mornings.

This easy Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa recipe comes together with simple ingredients, cooks fast, and offers a good mix of textures and flavors.

Zeytoon Parvardeh is a Persian Marinated Olive dish made with green olives, walnuts, pomegranate molasses, garlic, and fresh herbs.

Kuzu Incik is a slow-cooked Turkish dish made with lamb shank gently simmered with vegetables, and herbs until it's tender and full of flavour.

Greek Lettuce Salad (Maroulosalata) is a simple side dish made with shredded romaine lettuce, plenty of fresh herbs like dill, mint, and scallions, and a bright olive oil and vinegar dressing.

Kuru Patlıcan Dolması is a comforting and delicious Turkish dish made by stuffing dried eggplants with a savory filling of rice, spices, and herbs.

Kashk e Bademjan is a traditional Persian eggplant dip that combines roasted eggplants, caramelized onions, and a tangy dairy ingredient called kashk.

Biberli Ekmek, or Turkish Pepper Bread, is a traditional flatbread that comes straight from the heart of Hatay in southern Turkey.

Kadınbudu Köfte – Turkish Meatballs with Rice is one of those classic Turkish dishes mainly known and loved by regular households in Turkey.

These Crispy Fried Anchovies, known as Hamsi Tava in Turkish, are a popular dish, along Turkey’s Black Sea coast.

This Mediterranean-style Roasted Eggplant Recipe brings out the natural aromas of eggplant with a simple mix of olive oil and warm spices.

Hashweh is a comforting Lebanese dish made with seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, and toasted pine nuts.

Açma, also known as Turkish Soft Bread Rings, is a popular street food known for its soft, pillowy texture and rich, buttery taste.