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How to Make the Best Homemade Falafel?
Mains
Time TBDMedium

How to Make the Best Homemade Falafel?

Homemade falafel like no other. It's essential to soak the fava beans and chickpeas for two days, then grind them well with the other ingredients. Serve with taratur and vegetables, or serve as a salad.

Homemade Beef Shawarma
Mains
Time TBDExpert

Homemade Beef Shawarma

Homemade shawarma has a distinctive flavor that surpasses store-bought versions. Try this beef shawarma with tahini sauce and parsley salad.

How to Make Homemade Falafel
Desserts
730 minMedium

How to Make Homemade Falafel

Falafel is a delicious and distinctive dish, and this recipe shares the secrets to making falafel at home the traditional Lebanese way. Try it and let us know what you think in the comments.

Homemade Barazek
Desserts
85 minExpert

Homemade Barazek

Barazek is one of the tastiest Syrian cookies. Try this easy recipe to make the best barazek at home.

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.

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.

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 the Easiest and Tastiest Beef Shawarma
Mains
40 minHard

How to Make the Easiest and Tastiest Beef Shawarma

Beef shawarma is a delicious and practical dish you can make at home. What makes shawarma special is the accompanying vegetables and tarator sauce, and together these elements make shawarma truly exceptional.

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.

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.

How to Make Layered Ma'amoul with Cream Easily?
Desserts
50 minExpert

How to Make Layered Ma'amoul with Cream Easily?

Layered ma'amoul with cream — a delightful dessert for the holy month and any day of the year. This recipe is highly requested. We hope you like it and try it.

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.

How to Make Maamoul
Desserts
Time TBDDifficulty TBD

How to Make Maamoul

Find maamoul filled with dates, walnuts and pistachios in this recipe. A reliable homemade recipe we recommend you try — this dough will melt in your mouth!

Chickpea Falafel Patties
Mains
Time TBDDifficulty TBD

Chickpea Falafel Patties

Chickpea falafel patties — a beloved traditional recipe. Made with chickpeas only (no fava beans), they fry without absorbing excess oil and are great in sandwiches.

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.

How to Make Eid Maamoul
Desserts
110 minExpert

How to Make Eid Maamoul

It’s maamoul season! Here’s a new recipe for making authentic Eid maamoul... Prepare your Eid sweets and be proud of them! Enjoy, and happy holidays!

How to Make Maamoul with Semolina and Butter
Desserts
120 minExpert

How to Make Maamoul with Semolina and Butter

Eid is just around the corner... and so is maamoul! Here is a truly wonderful, detailed, traditional recipe for maamoul with semolina and butter. It also includes how to prepare different fillings. Enjoy!