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Lentil Soup with Greens and Lemon
Soups and stews
60 minMedium

Lentil Soup with Greens and Lemon

Lentil soup with greens is one of the tastiest lentil soups. Try this cozy, flavorful, and nourishing bowl on cold or rainy days.

Coconut Namoura with Custard
Desserts
55 minMedium

Coconut Namoura with Custard

A wonderful and tasty recipe for coconut Namoura with custard. This Namoura takes some time to prepare, but it’s not difficult, and following the clear steps yields the best coconut Namoura with custard.

Small Homemade Bread
Breads and flatbreads
35 minMedium

Small Homemade Bread

A wonderful method for making small homemade bread. Prepare this bread to serve elegantly with a variety of salads, appetizers, or small meals.

Chinese-Style Chicken with Vegetables
Rice and grains
55 minMedium

Chinese-Style Chicken with Vegetables

Chicken, with noodles or white rice, is one of the most popular Chinese dishes in the Arab world. You can add a little pistachio or cashews to this dish for an extra tasty, distinctly Chinese flavor.

Baalbek-Style Fatayer
Pastries and baking
60 minMedium

Baalbek-Style Fatayer

Baalbek-style fatayer is a famous pastry in Baalbek, Lebanon. The meat-filled version is loved across many Lebanese regions. Here is the authentic Baalbek-style fatayer recipe.

How to Make Chicken Kebab
Festive specials
60 minMedium

How to Make Chicken Kebab

A tried-and-true home recipe for chicken kebabs. A flavorful marinade suitable for the whole family, best served with rice or a vegetable salad.

No-Bake Chocolate Biscuit Cake
Desserts
40 minMedium

No-Bake Chocolate Biscuit Cake

A no-bake biscuit cake that needs some time in the fridge to set, but aside from that it’s an easy and very delicious recipe that everyone should try.

Raw Malsa Meat (Raw Lamb)
Mains
45 minMedium

Raw Malsa Meat (Raw Lamb)

Malsa is a raw dish from the kibbeh family (also related to frekeh) and other raw meats that are among the most famous Lebanese dishes. Some people worry about eating raw meat, but its preparation requires careful precision, cleanliness, and hygiene.

No-Bake Cake (Lazy Cake)
Desserts
60 minMedium

No-Bake Cake (Lazy Cake)

The no-bake cake, also known as Lazy Cake, is an easy, clear, and tested recipe. It doesn’t require many ingredients and comes together quickly with simple components—biscuits and cocoa or chocolate—though it benefits from chilling time to set.

Beef Tenderloin with Cream
Rice and grains
55 minMedium

Beef Tenderloin with Cream

A very tasty and easy recipe to prepare beef tenderloin steak with fresh cream. Serve the steak with rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, or roasted potatoes and vegetables as you prefer.

Brioche with Jam
Preserves and pickles
40 minMedium

Brioche with Jam

A wonderful recipe for making brioche with jam. Brioche is a sweet pastry that can be enjoyed at any time, whether for an unconventional breakfast or as a delicious dessert.

Turkish Lentil Soup
Soups and stews
75 minMedium

Turkish Lentil Soup

Turkish lentil soup... A fresh take on lentil soup, this time inspired by Turkish cuisine. Try this lentil soup with a squeeze of lemon juice and you'll be impressed.

Sfoof
Cold drinks
30 minMedium

Sfoof

There are dozens of different ways to make sfoof, and most of them are delicious and easy. We recommend trying this version, which includes orange juice.

Fried Awamat (Arab Doughnuts)
Desserts
30 minMedium

Fried Awamat (Arab Doughnuts)

Fried awamat are incredibly delicious sweets. Try this easy recipe from Norma's Kitchen, and you’ll love them and want to make them again.

Potato and Pea Stew
Breakfast and brunch
70 minMedium

Potato and Pea Stew

A special Kuwaiti breakfast dish from Kuwait, traditionally served for breakfast or 'riouq'. This potato-and-pea stew is easy, delicious, and quick to prepare, and pairs well with Arabic bread.

Toasted Aish al-Saraya
Desserts
65 minMedium

Toasted Aish al-Saraya

A delicious, practical dessert made with pantry staples. Try this Toasted Aish al-Saraya recipe; you’re likely to love it.

Easy Ghareeba Cookies
Desserts
30 minMedium

Easy Ghareeba Cookies

Ghreiba is among the best and most delicious Eastern desserts. Try this easy ghareeba recipe; bake just enough so they melt in your mouth.

Red Lentil Soup
Soups and stews
50 minMedium

Red Lentil Soup

There's nothing like a comforting bowl of soup on a cold day. Try this red lentil soup recipe, and you'll surely love it.

Abu Arab Cookies (Arooniya Cookies)
Desserts
40 minMedium

Abu Arab Cookies (Arooniya Cookies)

Abu Arab cookies are among the tastiest and most famous cookies in the Levant. Try making this type of Arooniya cookies at home—you won't buy them pre-made again.

Tomato Soup with Rice and Chicken
Soups and stews
65 minMedium

Tomato Soup with Rice and Chicken

There's nothing tastier than a comforting soup on cold winter days. Tomato soup with chicken is one of the most nourishing soups, especially when you're sick or under the weather. Try this non-traditional version—we hope you enjoy it.

Low-Fat Namoura
Desserts
70 minMedium

Low-Fat Namoura

Namoura is a popular, delicious traditional dessert. Try this low-fat, light Namoura so you can enjoy it guilt-free.

Homemade Manakeesh Dough
Breads and flatbreads
35 minMedium

Homemade Manakeesh Dough

Manakeesh comes in many varieties—thyme, cheese, or kishk. It is one of the tastiest and most famous breakfast dishes in Lebanon and the Levant. Try making the Sho Tabkhin Today dough and share your thoughts in the comments.

Pakistani Vermicelli Halwa
Desserts
40 minMedium

Pakistani Vermicelli Halwa

In no time and with very few ingredients, this popular Pakistani dessert is easy to make. This vermicelli halwa (kheer-style) is delicious and simple to prepare—give it a try.

Grapes Dipped in Cream Cheese with Pistachios - Video
Salads and appetizers
55 minMedium

Grapes Dipped in Cream Cheese with Pistachios - Video

Just three ingredients, and you’ll have a spectacular dish! Serve grapes dipped in cream cheese with pistachios for your gatherings, and we guarantee your guests will love it.