Middle Eastern Recipes

15 min (bulgur soaking)250 cal

Fresh Tabbouleh Salad

A light and zesty Middle Eastern salad bursting with fresh herbs, juicy tomatoes, and fine bulgur, all dressed in a simple lemon and olive oil dressing. It's a refreshing side dish perfect for two.

Turkish Menemen (Scrambled Eggs with Peppers)

A vibrant and comforting Turkish breakfast dish (menemen) featuring softly scrambled eggs cooked with tender tomatoes, green peppers, and aromatic spices. Perfect for a hearty start to the day for two.

15-20 min280 cal

Shakshuka (Eggs Poached in Spiced Tomato Sauce)

Eggs gently poached in a rich, spiced tomato and pepper sauce with cumin, paprika, and chilli. A one-pan breakfast or brunch dish from North Africa and the Middle East.

25 min2$$$

Lentil and Spinach Soup (Warming Middle Eastern Recipe)

A warming, deeply nourishing soup of red lentils and wilted spinach, fragrant with cumin and coriander and finished with a sizzling lemon-cumin drizzle. A classic of Middle Eastern home cooking, ready in 35 minutes.

30 min2$$

Baked Eggs with Feta

Flavorful eggs baked in a rich tomato and pepper sauce, topped with tangy feta cheese. A hearty and healthy Mediterranean-inspired breakfast or brunch for two.

20-25 min2$$$

Lemon Yogurt Chicken Skewers (Juicy and Tender)

Juicy, lightly charred chicken skewers marinated in a simple yogurt, lemon, and garlic marinade that tenderises the meat and keeps it remarkably moist on a hot grill or griddle pan. The yogurt acts as a tenderiser, the lemon brightens, and the garlic and cumin add a Middle Eastern warmth that makes these skewers deeply flavourful without being complicated. Ready for the grill in minutes with minimal effort, they are the ideal summer dinner or casual weeknight meal.

15 min2$$$

Mushroom Shawarma Wraps (Plant-Based Street Food)

Meaty portobello and chestnut mushrooms marinated in a bold shawarma spice blend — cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, smoked paprika — then roasted until caramelised and wrapped in warm flatbread with garlic sauce, pickled vegetables, and fresh herbs. A plant-based shawarma that genuinely rivals the original.

25 min2$$

Beef Kofta with Yogurt Sauce (Middle Eastern Style)

Spiced ground beef kofta grilled until charred and juicy, served with a cool, garlicky yogurt sauce and warm flatbreads. A classic Middle Eastern street food that is surprisingly simple to make at home — deeply aromatic, satisfying, and ready in under 30 minutes.

15 min2$$$

Sheet Pan Chickpea Shawarma

Tinned chickpeas, cauliflower florets and red onion tossed in a warm shawarma spice blend and roasted on one tray until crisp and charred. Served with a lemony tahini sauce and warm pitta that heats on the same tray for the last few minutes.

30 min2$$

Baklava (Crispy Middle Eastern Pastry with Honey and Nuts)

Layers of crisp filo pastry filled with spiced chopped nuts, soaked in a fragrant honey and rose water syrup. A labour of love with extraordinary results.

45 min2$$$

Muhammara with Warm Pita

A flavorful and vibrant Middle Eastern dip made from roasted red bell peppers and walnuts, blended with tangy pomegranate molasses and spices. Served with warm pita bread, it is perfect as an appetizer for two.

30-35 min2$$$

Mujadara (Lentils & Rice with Crispy Onions)

A comforting and flavorful Middle Eastern dish featuring tender brown lentils and aromatic rice, topped generously with sweet and crispy caramelized onions. A hearty vegan meal for two.

45-55 min2$$$

Chickpea and Spinach Stuffed Peppers

Sweet bell peppers generously filled with a hearty and flavorful mixture of chickpeas, spinach, and seasoned rice, baked in a rich tomato sauce until tender. A wholesome and satisfying vegan meal for two.

40-45 min2$$$

Falafel Pita with Tahini Sauce

Crispy, herb-flecked falafel made from scratch and stuffed into warm pitta with shredded salad, sliced tomatoes, and a creamy, nutty tahini sauce. This is the real thing — proper falafel with a shatteringly crispy exterior and a bright green, herb-fragrant interior, not the dense, grey version from a packet. Ready in 45 minutes.

20 min2$$