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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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Date and Walnut Maamoul Fingers
Desserts
30 minHard

Date and Walnut Maamoul Fingers

Date and walnut maamoul fingers are a delicious, easy-to-make dessert to prepare at home. Serve these date-and-walnut ma’amoul fingers for special occasions and holidays as a variation on traditional ma’amoul.

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.

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.

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.

Mille-Feuille Layer Cake
Desserts
60 minExpert

Mille-Feuille Layer Cake

An inventive, non-traditional method for preparing mille-feuille cake. You can choose decorations you like to finish the mille-feuille, as it remains one of the tastiest and most beautiful cakes to serve.

Kibbeh in Yogurt
Rice and grains
60 minExpert

Kibbeh in Yogurt

A beloved Lebanese classic: Kibbeh cooked in yogurt, with options for goat or cow yogurt. The recipe details both versions.

Baqlah with Spinach and Chard
Rice and grains
65 minHard

Baqlah with Spinach and Chard

Baqlah is a well-known southern Lebanese dish built on greens cooked with coarse bulgur. In this version we make it with spinach and chard, for a delicious, nourishing, and healthy meal.

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.

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.