IntermediateLunch
Charred Halloumi & Pomegranate Fattoush with Toasted Sumac Vinaigrette
crispy fried cheese, torn bread salad & tangy pomegranate dressing
677 cal · 28g protein · 27 min
Cuisine · 370 recipes
Middle Eastern-Style Recipes
Dishes built on Middle Eastern ingredients and technique by the Delicious Kitchen — full recipes, method and per-serving macros. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
Intermediate
SophisticatedIn-between
Teff Flatbread with Roasted Beet Hummus & Charred Lemon-Herb Oil
Crispy Ethiopian flatbread, creamy beet dip, finishing oil with preserved lemon
816 cal · 18g protein · 70 min
SophisticatedDessert
Tej Honey Cake with Roasted Grapes, Whipped Labneh & Spiced Wine Reduction
Ethiopian honey-wine cake, cultured dairy, caramelized fruit, amber glaze
1386 cal · 30g protein · 90 min
EasySnack
Crispy Chickpea & Pomegranate Granola Cups
Crunchy, spiced, naturally sweet hand snack
329 cal · 12g protein · 5 min
EasyAppetizer
Burnt Orange & Za'atar Halloumi Skewers with Charred Lemon Aioli
Crispy cheese, smoky spice, tangy citrus dip
737 cal · 27g protein · 16 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Pomegranate-Sumac Gazpacho Shot with Crispy Phyllo Shard
Chilled, tangy, and naturally sweet—served as a palate-cleansing sip
212 cal · 1g protein · 20 min
EasyBreakfast
Soft Eggs in Charred Tomato Sauce with Crispy Pita Shards
Shakshuka's easy morning cousin
456 cal · 17g protein · 20 min
EasySnack
Labneh & Za'atar Flatbread Bites
Creamy, tangy, herbaceous snack in 15 minutes
181 cal · 6g protein · 10 min
EasyIn-between
Cucumber, Mint & Lemon Water with Crispy Flatbread Thins
Refreshing, hydrating, herbaceous interlude
100 cal · 2g protein · 11 min
EasyAppetizer
Roasted Red Pepper & Walnut Dip with Charred Bread & Pomegranate Molasses
Muhammara's easier, brighter cousin
526 cal · 12g protein · 18 min
IntermediateSnack
Zaalouk on Grilled Bread with Whipped Labneh
Charred eggplant & tomato salad with creamy strained yogurt
944 cal · 33g protein · 28 min
IntermediateIn-between
Sesame & Sumac Crackers with Whipped Almond Dip & Charred Dates
Crispy seed crackers with warm, spiced almond purée and caramelized fruit
1102 cal · 30g protein · 24 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Turmeric-Cured Halloumi with Burnt Honey, Pomegranate & Pistachio Crumble
Pan-seared cheese with caramelized honey, jeweled seeds, and crushed nuts
646 cal · 29g protein · 22 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Shallot & Mitmita-Spiced Shrimp Cornets with Labneh
Golden frico cornets filled with paprika-chili shrimp and whipped yogurt cheese
349 cal · 38g protein · 28 min
IntermediateDessert
Tej-Spiced Honey Custard Tart with Roasted Grape & Whipped Labneh
Ethiopian honey-wine custard in a spiced phyllo crust topped with candied grapes
686 cal · 20g protein · 46 min
IntermediateDinner
Doro Tibs en Papillote with Crispy Injera Croutons, Charred Broccolini & Niter Kibbeh Emulsion
Chicken stew in parchment, spiced clarified butter, fermented bread crisps
1035 cal · 56g protein · 50 min
SophisticatedBreakfast
Labneh Sunrise with Charred Apricot, Crispy Halloumi & Za'atar Oil
Tangy labneh, caramelized stone fruit, salty cheese and toasted spice
688 cal · 37g protein · 27 min
SophisticatedSnack
Crispy Chickpea & Burnt Garlic Tartine on Charred Sourdough
Chickpea purée layered with black garlic, pomegranate, crispy shallots
1109 cal · 31g protein · 25 min
IntermediateDinner
Whole Branzino en Papillote with Charred Romanesco & Burnt Orange Emulsion
Steamed fish in parchment, vibrant citrus sauce
680 cal · 57g protein · 32 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Freekeh Cakes with Whipped Beet Purée, Tangy Pomegranate Molasses & Crispy Sage Oil
nutty grain patties with earthy roasted beet cream
814 cal · 23g protein · 43 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Phyllo Cups with Spiced Lamb, Pomegranate Molasses & Whipped Feta
Shattered phyllo, warm spiced meat, cool tart cheese
992 cal · 30g protein · 33 min
IntermediateLunch
Slow-Roasted Beet & Walnut Salad with Charred Eggplant, Pomegranate Molasses & Crispy Sage
Earthy roasted vegetables with tangy pomegranate and herbal oil
651 cal · 11g protein · 50 min
SophisticatedBreakfast
Whipped Labne & Burnt Honey Toast with Charred Fig & Crispy Sage Oil
Creamy labneh, toasted sourdough, burnt sage oil, fresh figs & pomegranate molasses
912 cal · 41g protein · 30 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Labne & Sumac Scramble with Crispy Sage Oil & Charred Tomato Confit
Tangy strained yogurt meets soft eggs and burnt herb butter
464 cal · 19g protein · 40 min