Welcome to Cooking Gorgeous, a collection of authentic, easy-to-follow, healthy yet extremely delicious 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!
Cozy Soups
These cozy 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).
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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 all around the world.
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.
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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.
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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 and family, and the world. I hope you find some recipes in this blog that will bring joy to you and your loved ones.
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.
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.
