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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.

Layered Maamoul with Cream (Maamoul Mad bil Qashta)
Desserts
55 minHard

Layered Maamoul with Cream (Maamoul Mad bil Qashta)

Layered maamoul filled with cream — one of the most requested Arabic desserts. You can use other fillings as well; the dough is the same for all versions of maamoul mad.

Date Maamoul Fingers
Desserts
90 minExpert

Date Maamoul Fingers

Date maamoul made in a new way as rolls or fingers! You'll really love this recipe — the ingredients are easy to find and the method is simple, though the dough needs several hours to rest.

Fine Semolina Maamoul with Ghee
Desserts
115 minExpert

Fine Semolina Maamoul with Ghee

Fine semolina Maamoul… here is the complete guide from A to Z. Learn the dough and all fillings—date, walnut, and pistachio—and enjoy them for Eid.

Maamoul with Marzipan (Marseban) Filling
Desserts
30 minHard

Maamoul with Marzipan (Marseban) Filling

This Maamoul filled with marseban (almond/pistachio paste) combines a traditional maamoul dough with a French-style marseban filling. Try this wonderful recipe—you’ll love it.

How to Make Kunafa with Cheese at Home
Desserts
30 minExpert

How to Make Kunafa with Cheese at Home

From A to Z, this recipe guides you step by step to make cheese kunafa the Lebanese way... two recipes in one: first, how to prepare the kunafa dough shreds, then how to make kunafa with cheese and syrup.

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.

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 Red Lentil Mujaddara
Salads and appetizers
40 minExpert

How to Make Red Lentil Mujaddara

Red mujaddara is one of the most popular Lebanese dishes, especially in the south of Lebanon, where it has many fans. Serve it with green salad, pickles, and yogurt for a delicious and hearty meal.

Moroccan Tagine with Chicken and Beef
Mains
50 minEasy

Moroccan Tagine with Chicken and Beef

Moroccan tagine is a delicious main dish. This recipe combines beef and chicken for a robust Moroccan result. The yield is large, so you can scale the ingredients to make a smaller batch.

Butter Maamoul with Pistachio Filling
Desserts
55 minHard

Butter Maamoul with Pistachio Filling

A quick, guaranteed homemade butter maamoul with pistachio filling. After kneading the dough, let it rest for just 30 minutes before shaping and baking.

Qamar al-Din or Qamar Over the Clouds
Desserts
55 minHard

Qamar al-Din or Qamar Over the Clouds

Qamar al-Din Over the Clouds is a well-known Lebanese dessert, especially in Tripoli. This recipe blends a milk-based pudding with qamar al-din for a delicious, easy dessert.

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.

Easy Lebanese Nights Dessert
Desserts
60 minHard

Easy Lebanese Nights Dessert

Layali Lubnan is one of the most delicious and easiest desserts. It’s especially perfect in hot weather because it is served cold from the fridge and has a very light, jelly-like texture. Here is the easiest way to make it.

Luxury Eid Maamoul
Desserts
Time TBDExpert

Luxury Eid Maamoul

Luxury Eid maamoul with all the details you need for both the dough and the fillings in this recipe. If you don't know how to make maamoul, go ahead and give it a try—our recipe is guaranteed!

How to Make Maamoul
Desserts
100 minExpert

How to Make Maamoul

Can the holiday be sweeter without Maamoul? Maamoul stuffed with dates or pistachios has become the essential companion for all celebrations.

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.

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!