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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.

Tahini Rolls
Desserts
Time TBDMedium

Tahini Rolls

These Turkish-inspired rolls may look involved, but they just need time for the dough to rise. They are tasty pastries this time from a Turkish kitchen.

Stuffed Grape Leaves in Olive Oil
Desserts
120 minHard

Stuffed Grape Leaves in Olive Oil

A classic Lebanese/Shami vegetarian recipe that brightens any table. Add a tablespoon of sumac to the filling for extra tang.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.