In this study, 17 almost forgotten dishes belong to Hatay'sown culture were investigated and presented by interviewing with housewives and collecting recipes and cooking. These dishes are chickpea patties, onion stuffed chicken, soured fish, trout sacalti,gundeliawith yogurt, kozyagi bozsulu,watercress with bulgur, rice with hibiscus, pumpkin with dried meat, cream with starch, meat stuffed pie, toğga soup, sour soup, garden cress pie, ground meat stuffed bulgur pie,thyme salad and rice stuffed sheep sausages. What can be done in order prevent this culture falling into oblivion? What has been done already? An overall assessment was made.As a result, it appears that with regional food festivals, many almost forgotten food recipes can be rediscovered and brought together for the new generations. The regional culinary competitions with awards can draw attention and may increase interest in traditional food. The Public Education Center under the Ministry of Education in Payas district of Hatay has already opened an applied culinary course of local specialties and teaches traditional methods and ensures participation of indigenous people. This and similar efforts are very important function for keeping alive the essence of our culture which make us who we are. It is especially essential to support such efforts.