Delicious recipes for a Middle Eastern feast

A decadent Middle Eastern feast served by a roaring open fire – if that’s not a cheering prospect this winter, we don’t know what is. Whether for a lavish dinner party or an abundant family banquet, this multi-course Middle Eastern menu is guaranteed to warm the cockles of friends and family.

Middle Eastern lamb pizza

Also known as lamb pides, these Middle Eastern lamb pizzas are a delicious treat the whole family will enjoy. A stand mixer makes short work of the fluffy crisp-based dough, while the scrumptious lamb filling is drizzled with pomegranate molasses and fresh herbs for an extra flavour hit. And with a cooking time of just 10 minutes, this staple of Middle Eastern cuisine makes a wonderful dinner or afternoon treat.

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Middle Eastern chicken with apricots

Fresh apricots – a fruit often used in Ottoman cuisine – lend a balanced sweetness to this memorable chicken dish. A one-pot-wonder packed full of flavour, this recipe uses a delicate blend of Middle Eastern spices and saffron threads for gentle heat. Cooked exclusively on your NEFF Induction Cooktop, this delicious main meal is served with shelled pistachios and fluffy couscous. Yum. 

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Moroccan lamb shanks

These hearty Moroccan lamb shanks are slow-cooked in dried apricots, pitted dates and an array of Moroccan spices, ensuring the melting lamb falls off the bone into a steaming bed of cous cous. Your guests will go weak at the knees! Just remember to go heavy on the spices and allow three to four hours cooking time – these two factors will result in a dish brimming with character and flavour.

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Pita bread

Never made pita bread before? Then it’s time to get started! This Middle Eastern recipe requires a bit of effort, but the fluffy end result leaves store-bought versions in the dust. Allow an hour for the proving, kneading and resting (the NEFF Oven dough proving function works wonders here!). Serve the still-warm pita with our moreish carrot, cumin and honey dip and watch your guests swoon.

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Carrot, cumin and honey dip

Hello homemade pita bread – pleased to make your acquaintance! This recipe bakes the carrots in a tantalising mixture of honey, cumin and other spices before whizzing up the carrots with cream cheese and fresh coriander. The result? A nutritious and flavourful addition to your Middle Eastern banquet.

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Middle Eastern mandarin and almond spice cake

Every Middle Eastern feast worth its salt finishes with a stunning sweet. This ultra-moist mandarin and almond cake doesn’t disappoint. Boiling the mandarins first with cinnamon, star anise and chilli adds gentle heat into the mix, while drizzling the still-warm cake with the reduced syrup from the mandarins results in a wonderfully sticky finish. Serve with fresh cream and a healthy appetite – this gorgeous Middle Eastern recipe is sure to have your guests going back for seconds.

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