IntermediateDinner
Whole Roasted Branzino with Fennel, Charred Lemon & Green Olive Tapenade
Mediterranean white fish, caramelized anise, saffron-lemon beurre blanc
1051 cal · 68g protein · 34 min
Diet · 80 recipes
Mediterranean Recipes
Bright, olive-oil-rich cooking in the Mediterranean tradition. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
Intermediate
SophisticatedBreakfast
Whipped Labneh Tartine with Burnt Honey, Crispy Saganaki & Charred Stone Fruit
Creamy labne foundation layered with golden fried halloumi and caramelized apricots
922 cal · 31g protein · 60 min
SophisticatedSnack
Muhammara & Crispy Chickpea Tartine
Charred red pepper purée with walnut depth, crunchy legume accent
872 cal · 20g protein · 50 min
SophisticatedBreakfast
Whipped Feta & Charred Honey Scramble with Crispy Sage Oil & Toasted Freekeh Crumb
Silken eggs, burnt sage, nutty grain finish
1283 cal · 43g protein · 30 min
SophisticatedSnack
Labneh & Walnut Dukkah Bites with Slow-Roasted Garlic & Pomegranate Molasses Oil
Creamy, crunchy, tangy, nutty all at once
795 cal · 25g protein · 24 min
SophisticatedLunch
Pan-Seared Halibut en Papillote with Green Olive Tapenade, Charred Fennel & Saffron Beurre Blanc
Delicate white fish, crispy paper, aromatic steam
856 cal · 37g protein · 34 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Quince Paste & Aged Feta Crisps with Toasted Almond Shard & Thyme Honey Drizzle
Sweet-tart, salty-creamy, crunchy all together
480 cal · 22g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Grilled Octopus & Charred Spring Onion Salad with Burnt Lemon Oil, Pomegranate & Crispy Chickpea Crumb
Tender tentacles, briny-sweet onion, tart-nutty crunch
922 cal · 56g protein · 40 min
SophisticatedDessert
Burnt Orange Panna Cotta with Crispy Amaretti & Candied Orange Peel in Bitter Chocolate Soil
Silken custard, charred citrus, dark chocolate crumb, caramelised peel
1502 cal · 25g protein · 34 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Branzino en Croûte de Sel with Saffron Emulsion, Charred Tomato Confit & Crispy Sage Breadcrumb
Whole fish, salt crust, aromatic steam release
1154 cal · 89g protein · 42 min
SophisticatedSnack
Crispy Phyllo & Charred Peach Nests with Whipped Anthotyro & Walnuts
Paper-thin pastry crisps filled with creamy local cheese and smoky stone fruit
625 cal · 15g protein · 50 min
SophisticatedLunch
Pan-Seared Branzino en Papillote with Fennel Ash, Green Olives & Burnt Lemon Emulsion
Delicate white fish steamed in parchment with charred aromatics and silky citrus sauce
1111 cal · 55g protein · 60 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Grilled Halloumi & Pomegranate Molasses Granita with Crispy Sage & Black Garlic Oil
Warm cheese and cool frozen tart-sweet ice, a palate cleanser with textural drama
488 cal · 14g protein · 35 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Burrata en Croûte with Charred Eggplant Caponata, Crispy Capers & Black Olive Dust
Creamy cheese encased in crispy phyllo, served atop silky-smoky eggplant with Italian complexity
673 cal · 17g protein · 80 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Roasted Porgy en Croûte de Sel with Charred Tapenade Crust, Crispy Artichoke & Burnt Lemon Jus
Brined in salt, encased in aromatics, roasted whole and finished with olive-bright punch
602 cal · 58g protein · 80 min
SophisticatedDessert
Panna Cotta ai Frutti di Bosco with Crispy Phyllo, Burnt Honey & Pistachio Dust
Silky Italian cream set with warm red fruit, shattered phyllo, and caramelized honey
639 cal · 7g protein · 55 min
EasyBreakfast
Whipped Feta & Charred Heirloom Tomato Scramble
Creamy Aegean eggs with crispy sage oil
516 cal · 19g protein · 20 min
IntermediateLunch
Grilled Octopus & Charred Radicchio Salad
Tender octopus with bitter leaves, white bean & lemon agrodolce
829 cal · 60g protein · 50 min
IntermediateLunch
Seared Branzino & Charred Beet Salad with Walnut-Tahini Dressing
Crispy-skinned fish over earthy roasted beets, creamy Middle Eastern dressing
906 cal · 49g protein · 55 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Harissa-Browned Butter Shakshuka with Crispy Phyllo Shards
Baked eggs in spiced tomato sauce with shattered phyllo crisps
609 cal · 20g protein · 34 min
IntermediateSnack
Zaalouk on Grilled Bread with Whipped Labneh
Charred eggplant & tomato salad with creamy strained yogurt
944 cal · 33g protein · 28 min
EasyDinner
Harissa-Spiced Branzino en Papillote with Green Olives & Preserved Lemon
Steam-roasted fish, North African heat, briny olive and citrus
465 cal · 52g protein · 28 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Whipped Feta & Honeycomb Toast with Charred Tomato Confit
Creamy feta cloud on sourdough with slow-roasted tomato sweetness
1007 cal · 37g protein · 50 min
EasySnack
Crispy Halloumi & Pomegranate Arils with Sumac Dukkah
Warm squeaky cheese with tart pomegranate and spiced nut crust
676 cal · 32g protein · 18 min