Meliz’s Kitchen: Simple Turkish-Cypriot comfort food and fresh family feasts

Who’s the author? Self-taught cook and recipe developer Meliz Berg. Meliz draws on her Turkish-Cypriot heritage to create easy-to-follow recipes for publications including The Guardian, Good Homes, and Co-op Food, as well as for her own blog and Instagram page.

What’s it about? In her debut cookbook, Meliz celebrates the melting pot of flavours and influences that make up Turkish-Cypriot cuisine. Meliz’s Kitchen is designed to bring all the warmth and vitality of this rich culinary tradition to your kitchen with a collection of straightforward and accessible recipes. Readers will find nine chapters covering everything from traditional breakfasts and pastries to oven-baked dishes, slow-cooked feasts, and barbecues. Whether you’re in search of luxurious comfort food or quick, family-friendly meals, you’ll find a host of inspiration in this creative and refreshing cookbook.

Recipes we love: One-pot Halloumi and Tomato Pasta, Stuffed Artichokes and Vine Leaves, Cypriot Pasta Bake, Creamy Moussaka, and Tahini & Carob Mollasses Baklava.

Perfect for: Fans of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food will love this book, as will family cooks looking for approachable but flavoursome recipes.