
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

Shrimp Saganaki, or Garides Saganaki in Greek, is a classic dish where shrimp are cooked in a tomato-based sauce and topped with feta cheese.

Tomato Rice Pilaf - Domatesli Pilav is a simple side dish made with rice, fresh summer tomatoes, butter, olive oil, and a bit of seasoning.

If you like tender lamb with light seasoning and hearty vegetables, this classic Turkish dish Oven Baked Lamb Chops, known as Firinda Kuzu Pirzola, 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.

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.

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.

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

Kıymalı Makarna is a comforting and easy-to-make Turkish pasta dish with ground beef, onions, tomatoes, and simple spices.

Urfa Lamb Kebab is a tender and delicious Turkish dish made from ground lamb mixed with red pepper paste and a few spices.

Ankara Tava is a delicious and hearty Turkish lamb and rice dish made with tender, slow-cooked lamb pieces and spiced aromatic rice.

Hasanpaşa Köfte is a delicious Turkish casserole dish featuring juicy meatballs topped with creamy mashed potatoes and cheese, all baked in a flavorful tomato sauce.

Sucuklu Yumurta - Sucuk and Eggs is a simple yet delicious Turkish breakfast dish made with spicy, aromatic sausage and perfectly cooked sunny-side-up eggs.

Ispanak Borani is a creamy, earthy, and delicious Turkish dip made with spinach, onions, garlic, and yogurt.

Rice Stuffed Onions, or Sogan Dolmasi is a traditional Middle Eastern dish that brings out the best in simple ingredients.

Kabak Dolması, or Rice-stuffed Zucchini (courgette in UK), is a traditional dish that brings together fresh zucchini and a flavorful filling made with rice, ground meat, fresh herbs, onions, and spices.

Eggplant Papoutsakia (or Patlıcan Pabucaki) is a delightful vegetarian dish from Greek and Turkish cuisine.

Etli Bezelye Yemeği, or Pea Stew with Meat and Potatoes, is a popular summer dish in Turkish cuisine.