
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

Galaktoboureko is a simple and delicious Greek dessert made from layers of phyllo filled with semolina custard.

These crumbly, savory cookies called Kandil Simidi are a Turkish favourite for tea time.

Un Kurabiyesi is a shortbread-type Turkish Flour cookie, usually made with flour, butter, ground almonds, sugar, and a hint of vanilla.

Making homemade Greek yogurt is very easy and all you need is just milk, a little bit of yogurt, and some quiet time on the counter.

Turkish Kabak Tatlısı, or candied pumpkin dessert, is a very old Turkish dessert made from pumpkin, sugar, and served with walnuts or tahini on top.

Lokma Dessert, or Fried Sweet Dough Balls, is made with a simple yeast dough that’s deep-fried until golden and crisp, then coated in syrup or honey.

If you have leftover turkey in the fridge, this leftover turkey pot pie with homemade shortcrust pastry is an easy way to turn it into a new dinner.

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

If you're looking for a simple yet delicious way to use up your figs, this extra moist Fresh Fig Cake Recipe is exactly what you need.

Ashure (Aşure), also known as Noah's Pudding, is a rich, unique, and traditional dessert that's rich in history and flavor.

These Banana Blueberry Muffins with Yogurt are extra soft, incredibly delicious, and baked to perfection in only 30 minutes!

'Tulumba Tatlisi', also known as 'Bamiyeh' or 'Balah el Sham', is a traditional Turkish fried dough dessert famous for its crispy texture and syrupy sweetness.

This super easy Walnut Cookie recipe requires only 4 basic ingredients, making it perfect for days when you want to bake something homemade without spending hours in the kitchen.

When the weather turns autumn, there's no better way to celebrate the season than with freshly baked Pumpkin Banana Muffins.

Are you a fan of Oreos and chocolate? If so, you're in for a treat! These chocolate-covered Oreos are a delicious, no-bake snack perfect for holidays or celebrations.

These refreshingly delightful Homemade Key Lime Cookies have a chewy texture and a slight tanginess.

Fatayer are bite-sized Lebanese mini Pies made with a simple dough, stuffed with a savory filling consisting of either spinach, meat, or cheese.

Strawberry Tiramisu is an easy and delightful no-bake summer dessert made with juicy strawberries, mascarpone cheese, and ladyfinger biscuits.

Labneh is a tangy, smooth, and creamy cheese made by straining the whey out of yogurt until it reaches a rich and luxurious cream cheese consistency.

There's something incredibly comforting about the smell of freshly baked from scratch raspberry muffins filling your kitchen.