
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 simple food that tastes fresh and balanced, this Healthy Mediterranean Salad Dressing is worth keeping around.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

This creamy and slightly tangy Fish Taco Slaw Recipe is easy to make, tastes fresh, and is packed with flavor.

Avgolemono Soup is a rich, cozy, and comforting Greek Chicken Lemon Soup made with chicken, rice, fresh lemon juice, and eggs.

Arpa Şehriye Çorbası, or Turkish Orzo Soup, is a comforting and delicious tomato-based soup made with orzo pasta, and chicken stock, and flavored with garlic, mint, and flaked chili.

Turkish Tarhana Soup, or Tarhana Çorbası, starts with dried tarhana powder—a fermented blend of flour, yogurt, and vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, onions, and herbs.

Sumac Onions, also known as Turkish Red Onion Salad, are essential to many Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes.

This zesty and colourful Mango Salad with Avocado and Cucumber is packed with flavor and ready in just 15 minutes.

Moroccan Harira Soup is a hearty and delicious combination of lamb or veal, lentils, and chickpeas that is typically served during the Holy month of Ramadan to break the fast (Iftar) after a long day of fasting.

This easy yet extremely delicious air fryer meatloaf recipe is ideal for busy evenings when you want a quick way to serve a warm, comforting meal.

This Easy Chicken Macaroni Salad recipe is quick to prepare, bursting with flavor, and perfect for any occasion.

This refreshing Watermelon Feta Salad is the perfect combination of sweet watermelon pieces with salty feta cheese, super crunchy cucumbers, and fresh basil leaves.

This no-fuss, flavor-packed Asian Din Tai Fung Cucumber Salad is both crunchy and refreshing, making it the perfect choice for summer dining.

Deliciously rich and creamy Chicken and Dumpling Soup have been warming hearts and soothing souls for generations.