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Successful Maamoul Recipe
Desserts
60 minHard

Successful Maamoul Recipe

Perfect maamoul for all your happy occasions, holidays, and hospitality. This recipe is reliable and traditional—just follow the steps and you’ll be happy with the result every time, and never want to change it.

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.

Hummus with Tahini and Meat
Breads and flatbreads
50 minHard

Hummus with Tahini and Meat

Homemade hummus with tahini, made even better with tender filet beef! In just a few steps, you can make the perfect meal. Serve with Arabic bread.

Tray-Baked Potato Kibbeh Recipe
Vegetarian mains
Time TBDExpert

Tray-Baked Potato Kibbeh Recipe

Potato kibbeh is one of the heritage recipes and one of the tastiest vegetarian dishes. Anyone looking for meat-free recipes of all kinds will love this dish, and it can be served with a fresh salad.

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!

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!

How to Make Maamoul
Desserts
Time TBDDifficulty TBD

How to Make Maamoul

Find maamoul filled with dates, walnuts and pistachios in this recipe. A reliable homemade recipe we recommend you try — this dough will melt in your mouth!

Kibbeh with Pumpkin (or Squash) Baked in a Pan
Vegetarian mains
140 minExpert

Kibbeh with Pumpkin (or Squash) Baked in a Pan

Pumpkin or squash kibbeh is a delicious, very nutritious vegetarian dish. The pumpkin is nourishing, and so is the spinach and chickpea filling. Try it and tell us what you think.

Fattoush with Pomegranate Molasses
Salads and appetizers
105 minExpert

Fattoush with Pomegranate Molasses

Fattoush with pomegranate molasses — a love story that never ends, according to everyone who has tried it. Fattoush didn’t become famous by chance; its refreshing flavor and dressing make it a favorite. Try it with pomegranate molasses.

Eggplant Maqluba
Mains
100 minExpert

Eggplant Maqluba

A wonderful, reliable homemade eggplant maqluba recipe. Here’s a new method to keep the eggplant slices intact — delicious served with yogurt.

Beef and Chicken Shawarma
Sandwiches and wraps
35 minHard

Beef and Chicken Shawarma

A carefully made home-style beef and chicken shawarma — even better than restaurants. Shawarma is one of the most delicious and popular fast foods in the Arab world, and it’s especially tasty when served as a sandwich.

Abu Amneh’s Vegetarian Kibbeh
Vegetarian mains
155 minExpert

Abu Amneh’s Vegetarian Kibbeh

A unique, meat-free kibbeh filled with sautéed onions, chickpeas and pomegranate — a standout vegetarian version for kibbeh lovers.

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
Time TBDDifficulty TBD

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.

Stuffed Grape Leaves in Olive Oil
Desserts
120 minHard

Stuffed Grape Leaves in Olive Oil

A classic Lebanese/Shami vegetarian recipe that brightens any table. Add a tablespoon of sumac to the filling for extra tang.

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.

Stir-Fried Shrimp with Vegetables (Chinese Style)
Desserts
Time TBDHard

Stir-Fried Shrimp with Vegetables (Chinese Style)

Chinese-style stir-fried shrimp with vegetables — an authentic, quick and delicious recipe from the cooks of Shou Tabkhin Alyawm. Fast to prepare and full of flavor.

Maamoul Mad with Qashta
Desserts
55 minHard

Maamoul Mad with Qashta

Maamoul Mad with qashta — one of the most delicious Arabic desserts. Don’t miss this tasty, reliable recipe. The recipe also includes a link for making qashta. Enjoy!

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.

Easy Eggplant Maqluba
Mains
115 minExpert

Easy Eggplant Maqluba

Eggplant Maqluba: rice with lamb and fried eggplant. Easy and delicious, especially with yogurt that complements the eggplant perfectly. Here is the easy step-by-step method for Easy Eggplant Maqluba.

How to Make the Easiest and Tastiest Beef Shawarma
Mains
40 minHard

How to Make the Easiest and Tastiest Beef Shawarma

Beef shawarma is a delicious and practical dish you can make at home. What makes shawarma special is the accompanying vegetables and tarator sauce, and together these elements make shawarma truly exceptional.

Carrot and Chickpea Kibbeh
Vegetarian mains
75 minExpert

Carrot and Chickpea Kibbeh

A superb vegetarian version that replaces meat kibbeh with carrot and chickpea kibbeh. The filling features spinach and chickpeas, forming a delicious base.

Marzipan Maamoul Filled with Dates
Desserts
Time TBDDifficulty TBD

Marzipan Maamoul Filled with Dates

An inventive recipe that combines the famous Italian marzipan sweet with maamoul! Marzipan maamoul stuffed with dates... a recipe that doesn't require an oven or a refrigerator.

How to Make Muftaqa
Desserts
30 minEasy

How to Make Muftaqa

Muftaqa is one of the most popular traditional dishes from Beirut. This recipe shows you how to make muftaqa clearly and in the original style followed in the Lebanese capital, Beirut.