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Dried Molokhia with Chicken
Dried molokhia cooked with coriander, garlic and chicken — a rich, flavorful dish worth the effort. Serve with rice and vermicelli.
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.
Date Fingers and Date Cookies
Date cookies or date fingers are among the most delicious sweets. This easy, quick recipe will have you making date cookies at home every time instead of buying them ready-made.
Easy Ghareeba Cookies
Ghreiba is among the best and most delicious Eastern desserts. Try this easy ghareeba recipe; bake just enough so they melt in your mouth.
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
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 Koshari
Koshari is one of the tastiest and most famous Egyptian dishes. Here is how to make it the traditional way, with the special tomato sauce and koshari dukkah. We hope you enjoy it and try it yourself.
Abu Arab Cookies (Arooniya Cookies)
Abu Arab cookies are among the tastiest and most famous cookies in the Levant. Try making this type of Arooniya cookies at home—you won't buy them pre-made again.
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.
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.
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.
How to Make Chicken Kebab
A tried-and-true home recipe for chicken kebabs. A flavorful marinade suitable for the whole family, best served with rice or a vegetable salad.
Sayadiyah (Fish with Rice)
Sayadiyah (fish with rice) is a complete dish in look, flavor, and nutrition. A hearty way to enjoy fish with rice.
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.
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.
Eggplant Maqluba
A wonderful, reliable homemade eggplant maqluba recipe. Here’s a new method to keep the eggplant slices intact — delicious served with yogurt.
Fattoush with Pomegranate Molasses
Fattoush with pomegranate molasses — a love story that never ends, according to everyone who has tried it. Fattoush didn’t become famous by chance; its refreshing flavor and dressing make it a favorite. Try it with pomegranate molasses.
Filet Fish Sayadiyah
Easy filet fish sayadiyah with very few additions. It relies on the flavor of browned onions and fish oil, so the rice absorbs their essence and develops a delicious taste.

















