Cooking Gorgeous56 recipes
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
Karniyarik - Stuffed Aubergine with Mince
Karniyarik is a classic Turkish stuffed aubergine dish made with a tasty mince, onion and tomato filling and then baked to perfection.
Sac Kavurma (Turkish Lamb Sauté)
Sac Kavurma (Turkish Lamb Sauté) is a simple yet delicious Turkish dish made by sautéing the lamb with onions, peppers, tomatoes and spices over high heat.
Sutlac (Turkish Rice Pudding)
Sutlac (Turkish version of classic Rice Pudding) is a thick and creamy milk-based dessert that has a very special place in Turkish cuisine.
Turkish Shepherd Salad (Coban Salatasi)
Coban Salatasi is a fresh and simple side salad made with sweet, juicy summer tomatoes, crunchy Turkish cucumbers, fresh green peppers, and crisp red onions.
Irmik Helvasi (Turkish Semolina Halva)
This traditional Semolina Halva is a very easy but extremely delicious dessert especially when you have limited ingredients.
Cacik (Turkish Yoghurt with Cucumbers)
Cacik is a refreshing and delicious Turkish Yogurt dish made with cucumbers & herbs, a very similar dip to its Greek cousin known as "tzatziki".
Imam Bayildi (Turkish Stuffed Eggplant)
Imam Bayildi (Turkish Stuffed Eggplant) is a classic Ottoman dish that is widely popular in the Balkans, Eastern Mediterranean, and the Middle East.
Kapuska | Turkish Cabbage Stew
Kapuska is a comforting Turkish Stew made with cabbages, onions, and minced meat gently simmered in a tomato sauce.
Sucuklu Pide (Turkish Bread with Spicy Sausage)
Sucuklu Pide is a crispy and delicious Turkish bread topped with spicy beef sausage called "sucuk" and melty & stretchy kasar cheese.
Yaprak Sarma - Dolma (Stuffed Grape Leaves)
These Turkish vegetarian stuffed grape leaves (dolmas) are delicious, unique and packed with Mediterranean flavours.
Simit (Turkish Sesame Bagel)
Simit is a delicious sesame-crusted bread mostly eaten for breakfast with cheese, olives, tomatoes and a cup of Turkish tea.
Baked Turkish Meatballs
These juicy & delicious Turkish Meatballs are extremely easy to make and perfect for family gatherings.
Şakşuka (Turkish Aubergine Meze)
This delicious olive oil-based aubergine/eggplant dish is made with simple and fresh ingredients.
Barbunya (Turkish Style Borlotti Beans)
This healthy, classic, and delicious Mediterranean dish can be served cold or warm, all year around.
Piyaz (Turkish Bean Salad)
This healthy vegetarian cold salad is a great accompaniment to many dishes and is also a part of the mezze platter.