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Madardara (Mujaddara) — Southern Lebanese Rice & Lentils

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Rice Pudding
Desserts
70 minExpert

Rice Pudding

Rice pudding is a sweet and easy classic with pantry-friendly ingredients. Try this non-traditional method for a creamy, comforting rice pudding.

White and Yellow Rice with Zereshk (Barberries)
Rice and grains
75 minExpert

White and Yellow Rice with Zereshk (Barberries)

White and yellow rice with zereshk — a distinctive, new recipe. This two-colored rice is served alongside various red and white meats.

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.

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.

Laban Ummo or Shakriyeh
Rice and grains
30 minHard

Laban Ummo or Shakriyeh

Shakriyeh, or Laban Ummo with rice as it is also called in some regions and countries, is one of the traditional dishes that is both delicious and easy to prepare. Teach your children to enjoy our traditional dishes that are healthy and varied.

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.

Easy Lebanese Nights Dessert
Desserts
60 minHard

Easy Lebanese Nights Dessert

Layali Lubnan is one of the most delicious and easiest desserts. It’s especially perfect in hot weather because it is served cold from the fridge and has a very light, jelly-like texture. Here is the easiest way 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.

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.

Layali Lubnan (Lebanese Nights) with Syrup
Desserts
50 minHard

Layali Lubnan (Lebanese Nights) with Syrup

Layali Lubnan with syrup or honey — a much-loved, two-layer dessert topped with nuts. Simple to prepare and always popular.

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.

Layali Lubnan (Lebanese Nights) Made Easy
Desserts
80 minExpert

Layali Lubnan (Lebanese Nights) Made Easy

A simple, delicious Layali Lubnan recipe with clear, tested steps. Prepare Layali Lubnan as a creamy Eastern dessert flavored with cream and syrup, and it will impress everyone who shares it.