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How to Make the Best Basbousa
The best basbousa at home... why don't we like basbousa, I wonder? Maybe because it's moist? Of course, this method is guaranteed to give you the right basbousa texture.
Local Mountain Green Beans in Oil
Badria green beans are what they’re called in Lebanon when the beans are mountain-grown and in season in summer. These beans are known for having lots of pods and a wonderful flavor.
Meat with Lemon and Garlic
Preparing meat with lemon and garlic makes for a very delicious recipe that is also quick and practical when we are short on time or do not want to prepare a complicated, difficult dish!
Kibbeh with Zucchini Pulp
Kibbeh with zucchini pulp is a very delicious vegetarian recipe, and the filling is wonderful too! Kibbeh is no longer limited to meat or potatoes... We have a new alternative for vegetarian food lovers.
Apple and Biscuit Cake
Apple and biscuit cake with an inventive, one-of-a-kind recipe. We line the pan with a layer of biscuits and dust the top with powdered sugar. You should definitely try this recipe.
How to Make Vegetable Egg Omelette
A mixed vegetable egg omelette topped with zucchini pulp! This is a new way to make use of zucchini pulp, which gives the omelette a lovely tenderness. Give our recipe a try.
Tomato Kamouna
Tomato kamouna is one of the tastiest traditional vegetarian recipes, with a special charm that surpasses the fanciest dishes. The kamouna spice blend is essential for success with this dish, and you’ll find a link to how to make it within the recipe.
How to Make the Best Loubya bi Zayt
Loubya bi Zayt is a quintessential summer recipe, especially since it is served cold and some people even prefer it chilled from the fridge! Delicious with sweet green pepper and onion.
Orange Cake
Orange cake is one of the easiest and quickest homemade cake recipes. It turns out well without much effort and does not require complicated or hard-to-find ingredients. A delicious cake that you can decorate as desired!
Cracked Lentil Kibbeh
Lentil kibbeh is a fasting recipe you will definitely love! This version is completely different from the lentil kibbeh you know—it uses a different technique :).
Zebra Cake
Striped zebra cake made with an easy homemade recipe! Kids will be so happy with how it looks, and they’ll definitely love it because it contains cocoa. You’ll find the full method below.
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!
Sugar-Free Banana Ice Cream
Sugar-free banana ice cream is a light, healthy homemade ice cream made without any artificial additives! Try this recipe and you won’t even notice the sugar is missing.
Baqaat Dough with Black Seed
Baqaat are one of the most delicious types of pastries, famous in the Lebanese countryside! They’re delicious with labneh, and you can also spread za'atar or cheese on them before baking them in the oven, just like mana'eesh.
Authentic Lebanese Namoura
Lebanese namoura with a detailed homemade method! One of the most beloved sweets across the Arab world. Learn the authentic way and impress every namoura lover!
Shish Barak with Goat Yogurt
One of the tastiest shish barak recipes with yogurt! It can be cooked with goat's milk yogurt or cow's milk yogurt and served hot or cold. Delicious either way! Here is our detailed recipe.
How to Make Red Mujaddara
Red mujaddara is a much-loved traditional dish! Every homemaker should serve this nourishing dish to her children. It is easy and inexpensive, and delicious with pickles and makdous!
How to Make Kofta with Tahini
Kofta with tahini is a wonderful homemade recipe! Kofta cooks quickly because ground meat cooks fast, making this a practical dish for any busy working woman!
Easy Cookie Recipe
Easy cookies with a detailed, step-by-step method for the best chocolate chip cookies! The kids will love them.
Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes with minced meat in a proper homemade recipe! Despite how simple it is, this dish is very tasty, filling, and best of all, very easy to make.
Fried Vegetable Balls
Vegetable balls, also known as vegetable kofta, in an easy, delicious, and creative homemade recipe! The balls are fried in plenty of oil for just a few minutes until golden.
How to Make Mghammar, or Eggplant Moussaka
Mghammar is one of the tastiest eggplant recipes! As you read through the recipe, you will immediately want to make this distinctive vegetarian dish. It is especially delicious with onions and sweet peppers!
Coconut Basbousa
Coconut basbousa made with a successful homemade recipe! Basbousa is one of those beloved Arab sweets that both kids and adults enjoy.
Sweet Semolina Kibbeh
Semolina kibbeh is a delicious and inventive Arabic dessert! It is sometimes filled with clotted cream, but our recipe uses a sweet cheese filling similar to qatayef filling — and even better.