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    Delicious Turkish & Mediterranean Recipes

    Welcome to Cooking Gorgeous, where you'll find a collection of authentic, easy-to-follow, and healthy yet incredibly delicious Turkish & Mediterranean recipes, alongside international cuisines.

    I hope to share my 15 years of professional expertise, along with over 30 years of cooking experience, in a clear and accurate manner. I promise excellent results as long as you follow the recipe diligently!

    Cosy Soups

    These cozy homemade soup recipes are so filling and satisfying, that you will love making them all year round! Whether it's hot or cold and no matter what kind of soup you’re looking for, I've got the best soup recipe for you.

    Don't miss my delicious & nutritious Wild Garlic Soup, spicy Ezogelin Corbasi (Ezogelin Soup), and refreshing Yayla Corbasi (Turkish Yoghurt Corbasi).

    • Greek Chicken Lemon Soup - Avgolemono
    • Arpa Şehriye Çorbası - Turkish Orzo Soup
    • Turkish Tarhana Soup - Tarhana Çorbası
    • Homemade Turkish Tarhana Powder Recipe

    See more soup recipes →

    Traditional Turkish Delights

    Turkish food is a fusion of many cuisines such as Mediterranean, Balkan, Middle Eastern, Eastern European, and Central Asian cuisines.

    It varies across the country and every region has its own specialties.

    In this section, you will find a selection of regional dishes as well as popular dishes from all around the world.

    • Türlü - Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables
    • Soğuk Baklava - Cold Baklava with Milk
    • Patatesli Tepsi Kebabı - Turkish Tray Kebab
    • Kuzu Incik - Turkish Lamb Shank

    Dips and Mezes

    Mezze recipes have an important place in Turkish & Mediterranean Cuisine.

    They are small plates for sharing, similar to tapas or appetizers, and are one of my favorite ways to eat.

    You can browse in this section my favorite mezze and dips such as Çerkez Tavugu (Circassian Chicken), Tirokafteri (Spicy Whipped Feta Dip), and Easy Authentic Hummus Recipe, and more!

    Don't forget the Greek Pita Bread, as bread is the heart of a mezze spread.

    • Zeytoon Parvardeh - Persian Marinated Olive
    • Kashk e Bademjan - Persian Eggplant Dip
    • Kadınbudu Köfte - Turkish Meatballs with Rice
    • Skordalia - Greek Potato Dip

    See more dips and mezes recipes →

    Vegetarian Recipes

    A great selection of tasty and healthy dishes from around the world.

    Enjoy exploring easy yet delicious recipes whether it is for a lazy Sunday lunch with family or a quick weekday meal.

    • Healthy Mediterranean Egg Salad - Yumurta Salatası 
    • Laffa - Iraqi Flatbread
    • Greek Lettuce Salad (Maroulosalata)
    • Biberli Ekmek - Turkish Pepper Bread

    See more vegetarian recipes →

    Meet Ayla

    I’m a professional chef based in the UK. The kitchen is my happy place and cooking is my therapy. To me, food is more than ingredients and nutrition; it is a language of love, a way of expressing compassion.

    I decided to start my blog to shift my energy toward creating a platform where I can share my recipes with friends, family, and the world. I hope you find some recipes in this blog that will bring joy to you and your loved ones.

    Learn more about me →

    Popular Categories

    Check out these popular recipes from around the world if you need some inspiration for breakfast/brunch, lunch, dinner, or big family celebrations.

    • Soups
    • Turkish Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Pastries & Sweets

    Fresh on the Blog

    See my latest creations of easy, delicious, and healthy recipes made from scratch!

    All recipes are picked carefully and tested until perfected before finding their place on my blog.

    • Easy Mediterranean Dinners for Warm Summer Nights
    • Easy Potato Side Dishes to Round Out Any Meal
    • sliced boneless leg of lamb is served with roasted potatoes
      Delicious Lamb Dishes for Everyday Cooking
    • Simple and Delicious Greek-Style Meals

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    Welcome to Cooking Gorgeous, where delicious easy-to-follow recipes and culinary inspiration await you! My name is Ayla Clulee, a passionate and professional Cordon Bleu-trained chef, recipe developer, and food content creator with decades of experience. I am based in the UK, and I'm thrilled to have you here.

    The kitchen is my happy place and cooking is my therapy.

    More about me →

    Soup Recipes

    • Moroccan Harira Lamb and Chickpeas Soup
    • chicken and dumpling soup served in a bowl
      Easy Chicken and Dumpling Soup Recipe
    • Manti Dumplings - Turkish Ravioli Recipe
    • Mediterranean Lentil Soup
    • Traditional French Onion Soup
    • Sulu Kofte- Turkish soup with meatballs
      Sulu Kofte - Turkish Meatball Soup

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