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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!

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.

Yogurt Fatteh with Minced Meat
Breads and flatbreads
65 minHard

Yogurt Fatteh with Minced Meat

Yogurt fatteh with minced meat and nuts is one of the most elegant dishes you can serve for breakfast or even lunch... it should be served immediately after preparing!

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.

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.

Fried Kibbeh (Levantine Meat Kibbeh)
Rice and grains
95 minHard

Fried Kibbeh (Levantine Meat Kibbeh)

A classic Levantine favorite—crispy, meat-filled kibbeh with an approachable home-style method.

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.

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.

Layali Lubnan (Lebanese Nights) with Syrup
Desserts
50 minHard

Layali Lubnan (Lebanese Nights) with Syrup

Layali Lubnan with syrup or honey — a much-loved, two-layer dessert topped with nuts. Simple to prepare and always popular.

Tongue Fatteh Recipe
Breads and flatbreads
55 minExpert

Tongue Fatteh Recipe

Homemade tongue fatteh is unbeatable... This dish is truly special and rich, as the tongue is made of tender, lean meat! Making it at home is certainly cleaner... and here is how to do it.

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.

Luxury Maamoul with Walnuts and Dates
Desserts
240 minExpert

Luxury Maamoul with Walnuts and Dates

Luxury maamoul with walnuts and dates, in a detailed, tried-and-tested recipe that will accompany your sweet occasions and add beauty to your special hospitality!

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.

Lebanese Nights Dessert (Layali Lubnan)
Desserts
85 minHard

Lebanese Nights Dessert (Layali Lubnan)

A delicious, easy Lebanese dessert featuring layers of cooked and fresh qeshta (creamy clotted cream) and nuts for a rich, distinctive finish.

Baked Potato Souffle in a Tray
Salads and appetizers
85 minHard

Baked Potato Souffle in a Tray

Potato souffle, or potatoes baked in a tray with meat, is an easy and delicious traditional dish. Serve it alongside a vegetable salad or fattoush.

Vegetarian Eggplant Maqluba
Vegetarian mains
100 minExpert

Vegetarian Eggplant Maqluba

This vegetarian eggplant maqluba is delicious and sure to impress. We recommend using extra eggplant to make up for the absence of meat or chicken.

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.

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.