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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.

Swedish Meatballs
Sauces and dips
35 minMedium

Swedish Meatballs

From Swedish cuisine comes this delicious, easy meatball recipe. Serve the meatballs with boiled or mashed potatoes and sauce for a complete, nourishing meal.

Original Croissant Recipe
Breakfast and brunch
40 minMedium

Original Croissant Recipe

A home-tested, guaranteed method for making the original croissant. This croissant recipe requires some patience, as the dough must be rolled and refrigerated multiple times to achieve the desired result.

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.

Chinese-Style Chicken with Vegetables
Rice and grains
55 minMedium

Chinese-Style Chicken with Vegetables

Chicken, with noodles or white rice, is one of the most popular Chinese dishes in the Arab world. You can add a little pistachio or cashews to this dish for an extra tasty, distinctly Chinese flavor.

Beef Tenderloin with Cream
Rice and grains
55 minMedium

Beef Tenderloin with Cream

A very tasty and easy recipe to prepare beef tenderloin steak with fresh cream. Serve the steak with rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, or roasted potatoes and vegetables as you prefer.

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.

How to Make Chicken Kebab
Festive specials
60 minMedium

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.

Tomato Soup with Rice and Chicken
Soups and stews
65 minMedium

Tomato Soup with Rice and Chicken

There's nothing tastier than a comforting soup on cold winter days. Tomato soup with chicken is one of the most nourishing soups, especially when you're sick or under the weather. Try this non-traditional version—we hope you enjoy it.

Roasted Cauliflower Salad
Salads and appetizers
Time TBDMedium

Roasted Cauliflower Salad

Roasted cauliflower salad with a mix of vegetables, pomegranate seeds, and a delicious tahini dressing. A wonderful, nourishing, healthy recipe that’s perfect for vegetarian eaters.

Russian Salad Recipe
Salads and appetizers
Time TBDMedium

Russian Salad Recipe

The famous Russian salad, served with various meats — an easy, tasty homemade recipe. Don’t overcook the vegetables. You can add other vegetables to the carrots, peas and potatoes as you like.

Small Homemade Bread
Breads and flatbreads
35 minMedium

Small Homemade Bread

A wonderful method for making small homemade bread. Prepare this bread to serve elegantly with a variety of salads, appetizers, or small meals.

How to Make Falafel Patties
Sauces and dips
Time TBDMedium

How to Make Falafel Patties

Falafel patties are at their best just after they come out of the frying oil. They are a very popular dish in the Levant and in Egypt, where they are also called taameya. Do you know how to make them and the secrets to success at home?

Salmon with Fresh Cream and Spinach
Mains
Time TBDMedium

Salmon with Fresh Cream and Spinach

A delicious, Western-style salmon recipe with cream and spinach. A great way to learn a new preparation for salmon to add to an Arab home-cooking repertoire and enjoy this flavorful, nutritious fish.

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.

Sfouf
Desserts
Time TBDMedium

Sfouf

Sfouf is one of the easiest and quickest traditional desserts to make. This type of sweet is also valued for the many health benefits of turmeric, known as 'aqdat safra' in some countries.

Homemade Beef Mortadella
Vegetarian mains
30 minMedium

Homemade Beef Mortadella

Making mortadella at home is cleaner, tastier, and guaranteed 100% quality. Try this beef mortadella recipe; we tailor the flavors to suit you over time.

Brioche with Jam
Preserves and pickles
40 minMedium

Brioche with Jam

A wonderful recipe for making brioche with jam. Brioche is a sweet pastry that can be enjoyed at any time, whether for an unconventional breakfast or as a delicious dessert.