SophisticatedBreakfast
Smoked Tomato Shakshuka with Crispy Cornbread Crumble
Silky poached eggs in a deep smoked-tomato braise with corn and herbs.
889 cal · 24g protein · 65 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.
Sophisticated
IntermediateLunch
Charred Cauliflower & Pomegranate Salad with Spiced Yogurt Dressing
Ras el hanout roasted florets, pomegranate molasses, whipped labneh.
531 cal · 20g protein · 43 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Baked Beet & Labneh Tartlets with Pomegranate Molasses Drizzle
Phyllo cups, whipped lemon labneh, roasted beet rounds, sumac.
373 cal · 7g protein · 42 min
IntermediateIn-between
Avocado Toast with Crispy Garlic Oil and Charred Lime
Creamy avocado on toasted bread with spiced garlic oil and bright lime
623 cal · 6g protein · 13 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Beet and Crispy Tortilla Chip Salad with Cotija and Pomegranate Molasses
Warm roasted beets with pomegranate molasses glaze, crispy tortilla shards, tangy cheese, and toasted seeds
823 cal · 13g protein · 30 min
EasySnack
Muhammara Toast with Crispy Pine Nuts & Pomegranate Molasses Drizzle
Roasted red pepper, walnut & Aleppo spread on sourdough
291 cal · 5g protein · 13 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Eggplant Fritters with Spiced Yogurt & Black Garlic Oil
Golden-fried eggplant rounds with cooling yogurt and umami drizzle
847 cal · 19g protein · 37 min
EasySnack
Crispy Halloumi & Watermelon Skewers
salty cheese, sweet fruit, and a squeeze of lime
543 cal · 29g protein · 14 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Phyllo Triangles with Whipped Goat Cheese & Pomegranate Molasses
shatteringly crisp pastry, tangy cheese, and a whisper of pomegranate
829 cal · 20g protein · 22 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Lamb Chops with Black Cardamom & Pomegranate Gastrique, Charred Eggplant Purée & Toasted Cumin Rice
Smoky, sweet, tart—three dimensions on one plate
1193 cal · 93g protein · 45 min
SophisticatedSnack
Pan-Roasted Marcona Almond & Rosemary Dukkah Shortbread with Smoked Paprika Cream Cheese
Buttery, nutty, herbaceous crackers with tangy spread
996 cal · 19g protein · 45 min
EasySnack
Muhammara-Walnut Toast Bites
Roasted red pepper and walnut dip on crispy bread
536 cal · 13g protein · 17 min
EasyIn-between
Cucumber and Dill Ayran Cooler
Chilled yogurt drink with herbs and mint
107 cal · 6g protein · 5 min
EasyAppetizer
Whipped Labneh with Za'atar Oil and Charred Tomatoes
Creamy strained yogurt with spiced herb crust and blistered sweet tomatoes
297 cal · 15g protein · 23 min
EasyDessert
Tej Honey Cake with Roasted Stone Fruit & Whipped Labneh
Spiced honey cake, jammy fruit, creamy cheese
714 cal · 17g protein · 30 min
EasyBreakfast
Menemen with Green Chili Oil & Crispy Halloumi
Turkish scrambled eggs with charred tomato, cumin & fried cheese
571 cal · 36g protein · 20 min
EasySnack
Roasted Chickpea & Sumac Crackers with Labneh Dip
Crispy spiced legumes & strained yogurt
430 cal · 20g protein · 30 min
EasyLunch
Grilled Branzino Salad with Charred Eggplant, Pomegranate & Walnut Oil
Turkish Levantine—whole fish with summer vegetables
836 cal · 59g protein · 32 min
EasyIn-between
Turkish Apricot & Pistachio Energy Balls
No-bake dried fruit & nut cluster
636 cal · 16g protein · 10 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Cauliflower Wedges with Pomegranate-Tahini & Crispy Chickpea Dukkah
Oven-roasted vegetable with Middle Eastern spice crust
756 cal · 22g protein · 32 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Halloumi Fritters with Charred Lime Crema & Roasted Serrano Salsa
Golden fried cheese with cooling herbed crema and bright chile sauce
960 cal · 40g protein · 35 min
IntermediateLunch
Spiced Lamb Meatball & Charred Pepper Salad with Pomegranate & Labne
Intermediate braise meets bold vegetable work
655 cal · 31g protein · 43 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Phyllo Cone with Spiced Carrot, Chermoula & Whipped Ricotta
Delicate phyllo work, roasted vegetable precision, herbaceous sauce
490 cal · 10g protein · 43 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Ceviche Rojo with Crispy Corn Tostada, Pomegranate & Cilantro Oil
Raw fish transformed by lime, chile, and architectural presentation
620 cal · 28g protein · 50 min