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Best Fish Sayadiyeh
Lebanese-style fish sayadiyeh, made primarily with fish stock to give the rice that just-right flavor. A special dish suited to important occasions. We made it with short-grain rice, but you can choose the type of rice you prefer.
Chicken Ribs with Fluffy Rice
Chicken ribs with fluffy rice, made with the simplest recipe. It must be made with bone-in chicken pieces, and the result is a nourishing and delicious dish! The origins of this dish go back to Tripoli in northern Lebanon.
Molokhia with Oil
Molokhia with oil is delicious too. It is not necessary to add meat or chicken to enjoy the taste of this beloved dish. A few simple additions are all it takes.
Raw Kibbeh Platter
Raw kibbeh, made at home, is hard to beat. This dish is one of the most delicious Lebanese mezze dishes, and each region that is known for it has its own special way of preparing it.
Corn Flakes Kunafa
Corn flakes kunafa, or the “fake kunafa,” in a truly wonderful recipe.. You’ll make it again and again because it is so easy and super delicious. The corn flakes give it a very distinctive flavor.
Hummus with Tahini
Hummus with tahini is one of the tastiest Lebanese appetizers, served with grilled dishes, especially meat grills such as grilled meat or grilled kebab. Here is the best plate of hummus with tahini you may ever taste.
Grilled Lamb Kofta
Grilled kofta is one of the tastiest kinds of barbecue, and it is very easy to prepare... Delicious with hummus and tahini and a tabbouleh-style salad with parsley and sumac. Here is the best seasoning for lamb kofta.
How to Brine Green Olives
Olives are one of the tastiest pantry preserves, and brining green olives is different from brining black ones. Here is a favorite method for preserving green olives from one year to the next while keeping their beautiful color and delicious flavor.
Cabbage Rolls with Pomegranate Molasses
Cabbage rolls are delicious, just like other stuffed dishes. Every home cook has her own additions to the cabbage filling or her own way of cooking it. Who has tried it with pomegranate molasses? Here is the step-by-step method for making cabbage rolls with pomegranate molasses.
Green Beans in Olive Oil Without Tomatoes
Green beans in olive oil are one of the most popular summer dishes... they can be made without tomatoes or any sauce at all, like this super easy recipe.
Lentil and Rice Mujaddara
Lentil and rice mujaddara, also called mudardara, is one of the tastiest kinds of mujaddara. It is usually served with salad and yogurt, or with shishbarak.
Manakish Bread
Manakish bread with an unbeatable recipe. It’s useful to learn this recipe, and then we can keep the baked rounds in the freezer inside a tightly sealed bag until needed.
Potato and Egg Mafroukeh
Potato and egg mafroukeh is a super easy recipe that can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. If you get hungry and are not prepared, this dish will do the job.
Okra with Olive Oil
Okra with olive oil is one of the tastiest vegetarian dishes in Lebanese cuisine. It’s delicious, of course, with meat and rice, but you really should try it with oil too—it’s served cold, is light on the stomach, and super delicious.
Easy Potato Salad
Potato salad is one of the easiest and tastiest kinds of salads... served on its own or alongside stew, or even meat and chicken dishes, potatoes always have a place, especially when prepared as a salad.
Ayesha Khanum Beans with Meat
A very delicious homemade Ayesha Khanum bean dish. Ayesha Khanum is one of the tastiest types of beans because the pods are plump and very tender after cooking. Serve it with rice with vermicelli.
Sfeeha Dough and Filling
Sfeeha is one of the tastiest meat pastries, served with yogurt or a squeeze of lemon. Here is a reliable method for making the best meat sfeeha.
Turkish Balloon Bread with Sesame
Balloon bread is one of the tastiest kinds of bread. When fried, it puffs up, making it easy to open and fill with any filling you like. It can be served at different times of day, depending on the filling you choose.
How to Make Leek Soup
Leek soup is an easy, rich, and nourishing soup. Try it and you will find it goes well with a variety of dishes.
Monk's Kibbeh, or Trick Kibbeh, with Lentil Soup
Monk's kibbeh with lentil soup is a very nutritious and delicious vegetarian dish! From Lebanese culinary heritage, we present this detailed recipe. We hope you enjoy it!
Green Squash with Tomatoes
Squash with tomatoes is an easy and delicious vegetarian recipe! Try it and let us know what you think. You can add chili if you like heat!
Cauliflower Maqluba with Lamb
A delicious cauliflower maqluba recipe, detailed and flavorful, with rich, tasty lamb! Maqluba is made with short-grain rice—be sure to soak it ahead of time!
How to Make Bone-In Lamb Leg
Bone-in lamb leg roasted in the oven with vegetables. This is a very delicious recipe that will outshine every other dish on the table! It is a must for special occasions and banquets, and it can also be served with rice.
Easy Apricot Jam
Apricot jam made with a clear, easy homemade method. You can blend the apricots or leave them in pieces, and it is delicious either way. The recipe also includes the best way to store the jam safely.