Using Afghan bread as a base, this recipe beats pizza delivery, on speed and taste. There's a sneaky serve of vege, too.

This dish is inspired by an Afghani yoghurt soup. The rich tang of the yoghurt plays against the sweetness of the braised onions.

This authentic fattoush is as messy as it is tasty. You can't go past roast eggplant when it comes to flavour, and with a good sprinkling of crispy flatbread and feta for protein, it's one of the best vegetarian salad recipes out there. Try it!

Greg Malouf's crispy vegetable-packed fritters can be served warm or cold, as a mezze or part of a decadent brunch spread.

Dress up your lamb cutlets with Middle Eastern spices and a modern date fattoush.

"Dates, sesame, pistachios and honey all come together in this luscious Middle Eastern-style cheesecake," says Jamie Oliver.

Revamp your traditional Sunday roast with a to-die-for Middle Eastern twist.

Oozing poached eggs add a richness to this smoky Middle Eastern eggplant and cumin soup.

The flavours of the Middle-East triumph in this hearty winter soup.

This easy pizza recipe showcases the flavours of the middle-east, with its lamb, pistachio and pomegranate toppings.

Add a Middle Eastern twist to roast chicken with spicy harissa.

Revamp your traditional Sunday roast with a to-die-for Middle Eastern twist.

Keep things simple with these Middle Eastern roast lamb koftas served with pumpkin and crisp couscous.

Layer crunchy filo with nuts and drizzle with honey to make this wonderfully sticky Middle Eastern treat.

Create a Middle Eastern and exotic snack with these lentil fritters and homemade labne (yoghurt cheese). This recipe must be started a day ahead.