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Fish Fillet Kabsa
Mains
Time TBDMedium

Fish Fillet Kabsa

Kabsa is one of the most popular and delicious dishes. Here is an easy way to make it with fish fillet, and the result is wonderful, on par with chicken or meat kabsa, with the added bonus of being quicker to prepare.

How to Make Raw Meat Kibbeh
Mains
40 minExpert

How to Make Raw Meat Kibbeh

Meat kibbeh is one of those unbeatable recipes, especially as it is one of the famous Lebanese mezza or appetizers served with tabbouleh. A plate of kibbeh can also be served as a main dish.

How to Make Meat and Vegetable Kabsa
Mains
130 minExpert

How to Make Meat and Vegetable Kabsa

Meat kabsa is often the first dish that comes to mind when we have guests. It is also one of the dishes most requested by the family... why do you think that is? How do you make kabsa? Take a look at our method.

Filet Fish Sayadiyah
Mains
Time TBDHard

Filet Fish Sayadiyah

Easy filet fish sayadiyah with very few additions. It relies on the flavor of browned onions and fish oil, so the rice absorbs their essence and develops a delicious taste.

Baked Ajaj Fish in the Oven
Mains
Time TBDExpert

Baked Ajaj Fish in the Oven

Baked ajaj fish with vegetables in a delicious homemade recipe. This fish is especially tasty with tabbouleh, baba ghanouj, and French fries!

Delicious Sayadiyah Recipe
Mains
Time TBDExpert

Delicious Sayadiyah Recipe

Sayadiyah is one of those delicious recipes whose method varies slightly from one cook to another. Try this tasty, well-crafted version. Serve it with baba ghanoush and tarator!

How to Make Fried Fish Fillet
Mains
Time TBDDifficulty TBD

How to Make Fried Fish Fillet

Fried fish fillet made with a practical, easy, and quick recipe. You can serve it with salad and French fries or tarator or rice. So delicious!

Tartar Sauce
Mains
Time TBDMedium

Tartar Sauce

Tartar sauce is very easy to make, tangy in flavor, and best served with fish. Make it at home instead of buying it ready-made!

Oven-Grilled Shrimp
Mains
Time TBDHard

Oven-Grilled Shrimp

Oven-grilled shrimp with an easy, distinctive home-style recipe. Preparation won’t take much time, but the result is fantastic. Choose large shell-on jumbo prawns for this dish!

Sayadieh with Fish Fillets
Mains
Time TBDHard

Sayadieh with Fish Fillets

Sayadieh with fish fillets — a very practical, nutritious, and easy recipe. Sayadieh is delicious served with tahini sauce, a green salad, and eggplant mutabbal.

How to Make Meat Kabsa?
Mains
75 minHard

How to Make Meat Kabsa?

Authentic meat kabsa with this recipe — includes all the vegetables usually used in kabsa and boiled meat on top. Kabsa is also delicious with chicken!

Fish Tajine with Sour Cream
Mains
Time TBDHard

Fish Tajine with Sour Cream

A sour-cream tajine — an innovative, distinctive recipe. Serve it alongside yellow turmeric-and-curry rice. It’s lovely to present food in creative ways from time to time.

Sheet-Pan Beef Shawarma
Mains
75 minExpert

Sheet-Pan Beef Shawarma

Delicious, detailed sheet-pan beef shawarma recipe — from the shawarma marinade to the tarator and the accompanying salad. Enjoy!

Easy Wheat Harissa with Chicken
Mains
75 minHard

Easy Wheat Harissa with Chicken

This easy wheat harissa with chicken doesn’t require special cooking techniques or equipment. It’s a simple, tested recipe that needs only extra simmering time to ensure the wheat grains are fully cooked.

Fish Fillet Casserole
Mains
Time TBDHard

Fish Fillet Casserole

Fish fillet casserole is an easy, delicious recipe that can be served hot or at room temperature. An extra way to prepare fillets in a tasty style — highly recommended to try!

Maqluba with Vegetables and Ground Beef
Mains
85 minHard

Maqluba with Vegetables and Ground Beef

A delicious, easy-to-make vegetable maqluba layered with coarse ground beef. Distinctive presentation — serve with yogurt and salad. Can be made without meat.

Chickpea Falafel Patties
Mains
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Chickpea Falafel Patties

Chickpea falafel patties — a beloved traditional recipe. Made with chickpeas only (no fava beans), they fry without absorbing excess oil and are great in sandwiches.

How to Make the Best Homemade Falafel?
Mains
Time TBDMedium

How to Make the Best Homemade Falafel?

Homemade falafel like no other. It's essential to soak the fava beans and chickpeas for two days, then grind them well with the other ingredients. Serve with taratur and vegetables, or serve as a salad.

Grilled Fish on Charcoal with Tartor Sauce
Mains
Time TBDHard

Grilled Fish on Charcoal with Tartor Sauce

Charcoal‑grilled fish served with Tartor sauce (a tomato‑yogurt/tahini sauce). An easy recipe that delivers great results for the fish.

How to Make Grilled Salmon
Mains
Time TBDExpert

How to Make Grilled Salmon

An easy, delicious home-style grilled salmon recipe that’s tried and true. Don’t be surprised by the honey — it plays an important role in flavor, tenderizing the fish and giving it a beautiful caramelized color.

Oven-Grilled Fish
Mains
Time TBDHard

Oven-Grilled Fish

Oven-grilled fish — a great dish to serve when you have guests. Here is an easy stuffing based on cilantro, garlic, lemon and hot pepper.

Maqluba with Meat and Eggplant
Mains
95 minHard

Maqluba with Meat and Eggplant

Maqluba with meat and eggplant — a classic and delicious rice dish of Jordanian origin. Some people prefer it with chicken. Here are the details to make it.

Crispy Fried Shrimp
Mains
Time TBDDifficulty TBD

Crispy Fried Shrimp

Homemade fried shrimp — quick and delicious. This easy recipe takes only minutes and includes simple dipping sauces to serve with the shrimp.

How to Make Oven-Grilled Fish
Mains
Time TBDDifficulty TBD

How to Make Oven-Grilled Fish

Oven-grilled fish is a rich and delicious meal. Here is a recipe for grilled fish with a wonderful marinade and a mix of fresh vegetables and seasonings—you can almost smell the lovely aroma from the picture :)