SophisticatedAppetizer
Beef Tartare Gougère Profiterole with Cornichon Emulsion
Two textured bites: cold beef tartare nestled in a warm cheese puff, topped with pickled-vegetable cream
145 cal · 14g protein · 48 min
Calories · 425 recipes
Meals Under 300 Calories
Satisfying dishes that come in under 300 calories a serving. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
Sophisticated
SophisticatedDinner
Pan-Seared Beef Rib Eye with Peppercorn Jus & Pommes Anna
A thick-cut steak, rested and sliced, paired with crispy potato cake
132 cal · 4g protein · 55 min
IntermediateSnack
Cucumber & Radish Tostaditas with Cotija & Lime Crema
Crispy masa rounds topped with cool crunchy vegetables, salty cheese, and a tangy cilantro-lime drizzle
199 cal · 5g protein · 20 min
IntermediateIn-between
Watermelon, Jalapeño & Feta Aguas Frescas with Crispy Lime Dust
Icy, spicy-sweet Mexican cooler with a tart mineral finish and textured toasted salt rim
134 cal · 4g protein · 13 min
IntermediateSnack
Roasted Chickpea & Smoked Paprika Crisps
Crunchy, spiced chickpeas with sea salt and lemon zest.
284 cal · 11g protein · 30 min
EasySnack
Crispy Rice Paper Shrimp Crackers with Sweet Chili Dip
Shattered, salty, crunchy Thai snack
293 cal · 8g protein · 10 min
EasyIn-between
Turkish Yogurt Dip with Charred Flatbread
Creamy labneh with garlic, dill, and herb oil
255 cal · 11g protein · 15 min
IntermediateLunch
Beef Carpaccio with Whipped Horseradish & Beet Crisps
Silken raw beef, peppery arugula, bright horseradish cream, and crispy roasted beets.
226 cal · 3g protein · 32 min
EasyIn-between
Chilled Cucumber, Avocado & Lime Agua Fresca
Refreshing blended drink with crispy tortilla chip float and tajín rim
237 cal · 3g protein · 8 min
EasySnack
Edamame with Yuzu Kosho and Fleur de Sel
Steamed young soybeans with citrus-chili paste
237 cal · 15g protein · 10 min
SophisticatedSnack
Gougères aux Fromage et Herbes
Airy cheese puffs with Gruyère, Emmental and fresh tarragon
178 cal · 6g protein · 45 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Quenelles de Foie Gras sur Brioche Grillée avec Réduction de Sauternes
Seared foie gras quenelles on toasted brioche with sweet wine glaze
245 cal · 10g protein · 47 min
EasySnack
Edamame with Fleur de Sel & Toasted Nori
Steamed soybeans, salt, crispy seaweed dust
180 cal · 14g protein · 12 min
EasyIn-between
Mango Kakigori with Shiso & Black Salt
Shaved ice, fresh mango juice, herbaceous finish
113 cal · 1g protein · 5 min
EasyAppetizer
Grilled Scallop Skewers with Umeboshi-Wasabi Drizzle
Seared sweet scallops, pickled plum, peppery wasabi
206 cal · 21g protein · 12 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Cured Egg Yolk with Smoked Herring & Pumpernickel Soldiers
Brined yolk, flaked smoked fish, and crisp rye soldiers—sophisticated German salt-cured craft.
273 cal · 13g protein · 243 min
IntermediateSnack
Roasted Rye Crisps with Caraway & Smoked Paprika
Crispy German-spiced crackers—savory, crunchy, genuinely addictive.
293 cal · 6g protein · 20 min
EasyAppetizer
Roasted Cauliflower Bites with Tamarind-Date Chutney
Caramelized florets with sweet-sour depth
238 cal · 4g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Hibiscus & Lime Agua Fresca
Chilled, tart floral refresher with a whisper of cinnamon
73 cal · 0g protein · 15 min
EasyIn-between
Toasted Cornbread with Whipped Ricotta, Wild Honey & Sea Salt Flakes
Warm bread, creamy ricotta, drizzled honey
190 cal · 9g protein · 10 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Chilled Rose Water & Cardamom Lassi
Yogurt, cardamom, rose petals, crispy pistachios
223 cal · 9g protein · 8 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Passion Fruit Curd Tart with Crispy Miso Tuile
Tangy, silky passion fruit custard in a buttery shell, topped with crispy-shattered tuile
58 cal · 3g protein · 53 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Beef Tartare Cone with Crispy Rice, Avocado Mousse & Fermented Black Beans
Spiced raw beef in an edible cone, topped with creamy avocado and umami-rich fermented blacks beans
260 cal · 18g protein · 42 min
SophisticatedDessert
Charred Lychee Panna Cotta with Crispy Sesame Tuile & Yuzu Curd
Silky coconut-lychee cream with bright citrus curd and shattered sesame crisp
94 cal · 1g protein · 40 min