
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

This Easy Greek Chicken Marinade is made with a simple mix of creamy yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and herbs.

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.

This Lebanese Cabbage Salad - Malfouf Salad is a refreshing, fragrant, and crunchy salad made with finely shredded cabbage, fresh lemon juice, good olive oil, fresh herbs, and a touch of dried mint.

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.

Turkish Makarna Salatası is a healthy pasta salad consisting of cooked pasta mixed with yoghurt, mayonnaise, fresh vegetables and herbs.

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.

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

Patlıcan Salatası is a Turkish eggplant salad made with smoky roasted eggplant, sweet peppers, red onion, and a simple olive oil dressing.

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.

If you like light, refreshing drinks that come together quickly, this Fresh Watermelon Vodka Cocktail 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.

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

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

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.

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

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.