Middle Eastern
64 recipes
Warm spices, charred flatbreads, and mezze tables made for sharing. Discover 64 Middle Eastern recipes celebrating the aromatic traditions of Lebanon, Turkey, Iran, and beyond — pomegranate, tahini, rose water, and spice blends that tell a thousand-year-old story.
Mansaf Bowl
Authentic mansaf bowl prepared with traditional Middle Eastern spices and fresh ingredients. Serve warm with pita bread or rice.
Whole Roasted Aubergine with Tahini
Whole aubergine roasted directly over flame until collapsed and smoky, then split open and piled with silky tahini, pomegranate seeds and fresh herbs — absolutely stunning.
Falafel & Hummus Wrap
Crispy homemade falafel with hummus, fresh veg and tahini — this wrap is an absolute showstopper!
Middle Eastern Red Lentil Soup
Authentic middle eastern red lentil soup prepared with traditional Middle Eastern spices and fresh ingredients. Serve warm with pita bread or rice.
Green Shakshuka
Eggs nestled in a vibrant green sauce of spinach, tomatillos, jalapeño and fresh herbs — a stunning, nutrient-packed twist on the classic that you'll love.
Chicken Shawarma Plate
Roasted shawarma-spiced chicken thighs piled over fluffy basmati rice with creamy garlic sauce, crispy pickles and fresh herbs — a complete and satisfying feast.
Freekeh & Chicken Soup
Authentic freekeh & chicken soup prepared with traditional Middle Eastern spices and fresh ingredients. Serve warm with pita bread or rice.
Tabbouleh
Lebanese herb salad — mountains of parsley and mint with bulgur wheat, tomato and lemon.
Shakshuka
Eggs poached in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce — a North African and Levantine classic that's equally wonderful for brunch, lunch or dinner.
Chicken Shawarma Bowl
All the incredible flavours of a street food shawarma, elevated into a beautiful, nourishing bowl — this one is a game-changer!
Fatteh (Layered Chickpea & Bread)
Authentic fatteh (layered chickpea & bread) prepared with traditional Middle Eastern spices and fresh ingredients. Serve warm with pita bread or rice.
Persian Herb Frittata (Kuku Sabzi)
The beloved Iranian new year's omelette — a thick, dense cake of green herbs, eggs, walnuts and barberries. Unique, nourishing and absolutely wonderful.
Lamb Kofta
Spiced minced lamb kofta shaped around skewers and grilled until charred and juicy — served with warm flatbread, cool tzatziki and a bright herb salad.
Maqluba (Upside-Down Rice)
Authentic maqluba (upside-down rice) prepared with traditional Middle Eastern spices and fresh ingredients. Serve warm with pita bread or rice.
Red Lentil Soup
Spiced red lentil soup with cumin, turmeric and a crispy chilli oil finish.
Harissa-Roasted Salmon
Bold harissa-glazed salmon fillets roasted with cherry tomatoes until caramelised — vibrant, spicy and ready in under 20 minutes.
Fattoush Salad
Levantine bread salad with crispy pita, sumac-dusted vegetables and fresh herbs.
Harissa Roasted Cauliflower Salad
Caramelised harissa cauliflower over hummus with pomegranate and toasted almonds.
Lebanese Mujaddara Bowl
One of the most ancient and beloved dishes in the Middle East — humble ingredients transformed into something truly extraordinary!
Labneh & Flatbread Board
Creamy strained yogurt labneh rolled in za'atar, served with warm flatbread, olives, fresh vegetables and pomegranate — a Middle Eastern sharing board that's as beautiful as it is delicious.