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Upside-Down Rice with Fava Beans and Chicken
Rice and grains
85 minHard

Upside-Down Rice with Fava Beans and Chicken

Rice with fava beans and chicken... do you know this recipe? A mix of maqluba, rice with fava beans, and rice with chicken!!! Try it — it’s definitely delicious with yogurt!

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Kibbeh in Yogurt
Rice and grains
60 minExpert

Kibbeh in Yogurt

A beloved Lebanese classic: Kibbeh cooked in yogurt, with options for goat or cow yogurt. The recipe details both versions.

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Baqlah with Spinach and Chard
Rice and grains
65 minHard

Baqlah with Spinach and Chard

Baqlah is a well-known southern Lebanese dish built on greens cooked with coarse bulgur. In this version we make it with spinach and chard, for a delicious, nourishing, and healthy meal.

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Chicken Rice Pilaf
Rice and grains
Time TBDMedium

Chicken Rice Pilaf

This recipe for rice with chicken is one of the most commonly prepared for festive occasions and lunch gatherings in the Levant, especially Lebanon; it’s delicious and elegant when served, and suitable for hosting a large number of guests.

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