ABOUT MELIZ.
Meliz is a food content creator, best-selling author, and presenter. Both her debut book
Meliz’s Kitchen
and her second book Dinner Tonight became Sunday Times Number 1 Bestsellers. Her highly anticipated third cookbook is on the way, offering even more of her unique and wholesome recipes.
With a deep passion for her Turkish Cypriot heritage, Meliz is dedicated to developing and sharing the family recipes of her childhood, many of which were passed down through oral tradition.
A regular face on TV, Meliz frequently appears on ITV’s James Martin’s Saturday Morning and This Morning, where she shares her delicious and accessible recipes. She has also appeared on Jamie Oliver’s Simple Shortcuts and partners with his cooking school to reach even more food lovers.
On her social pages, Meliz Cooks, Meliz shares vibrant recipes that her followers from around the world love to recreate. Known for her easy-to-follow dishes, flavour-packed combinations, and stunning food displays, she highlights the melting-pot of Mediterranean, Balkan, and Middle Eastern cuisines, particularly those from Cyprus.
Her recipes have been featured in Sainsbury’s Magazine, Ocado Life, Co-Op Food, Asda Good Living Magazine, and The Guardian. Over the years, Meliz has built strong relationships with brands such as AEG, Waitrose, and Tesco.