Middle Eastern

Middle Eastern food is one of the healthiest on earth as it includes plenty of vegetables, herbs and pulses. Try Delia's colourful and flavourful recipes for a taste of the Levant...

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Serves 4

Shoulder of Lamb stuffed with Rice and Olives

If you're watching the pennies, shoulder of lamb is much more inexpensive than a leg joint or other cuts. Turn it into something really special with this flavoursome stuffing of rice, olives, onions and herbs.

Serves 4

Turkish Stuffed Tomatoes

Eat these hot or cold: with plenty of Mediterranean flavours - cinnamon, pine nuts, thyme - these wonderful summery stuffed tomatoes are a good way of using up a glut from the garden and will please vegetarians no end.

Serves 8 (Makes 24)

Chilladas

On their own, lentils can be a bit bland, but with this spiced lentil cakes Delia has added plenty of flavour with tomato, herbs and spices. A brilliant vegetarian recipe that's cheap and easy to make, but also extremely nutritious and filling.

Serves 4, or 6 as a starter

Dolmades (Stuffed Vine Leaves)

You can now buy vine leaves in supermarkets, so this easy vegetarian recipe just got even easier! It will take you to the Greek islands in seconds, filled as it is with all those flavours of the eastern Mediterranean.

Serves 6

Pitta Bread Salad

Based on the Mediterranean salad, fattoush, this may sound unusual but go on, give it a try! We are confident you'll fall for its gutsy, robust flavours and textures. Great with barbecue food, or summery chicken and meat.

Serves 2

Moroccan Chicken

Exotic, full of flavour and perfect for a winter's day, this Moroccan chicken casserole is certain to become a family favourite.

Serves 2

Globe Artichokes with Shallot Vinaigrette

Sometimes the simplest recipes are the best and this is a good example: artichokes dipped into shallot vinaigrette for a real taste of early summer.

Serves 2

Sea Bream with Mediterranean Sauce

Tomatoes are an intrinsic part of Mediterranean eating and here they are reduced to an intensity that brings out their full sunshine flavour. If you can't find sea bream, this is just as good with sea bass or even cod.