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Labneh Balls in Olive Oil
Making labneh, especially labneh balls preserved in jars of olive oil, is one of the classic Lebanese pantry staples. You can keep jars of labneh balls on hand to enjoy anytime, especially at breakfast.
Zalabiya
Zalabiya is one of the old and well-known pastries in Lebanese cuisine. It is often eaten for breakfast with labneh, za'atar, and other traditional breakfast dishes, but it can easily be turned into a sweet dish by dipping it in syrup. The choice is yours: do you want your zalabiya sweet or savory?
Stuffed Steak Meat Rolls
What’s for lunch today? How about steak rolls stuffed with vegetables? A varied lunch with meat and vegetables, and it can be served with cooked rice... a delicious, complete meal...
Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard and Lemon
Today’s soup is lentils, but not the traditional version — this is our favorite lentil soup with lemon! Lentil soup is known for its rich, delicious flavor and countless health benefits. Try this recipe, share it with the people you love, and enjoy!
Makdous - Eggplants stuffed with Walnuts
Makdous is one of the tastiest and richest pickles on the table. It can be eaten as a standalone meal with flatbread and vegetables or paired with dishes like fried eggs or mujaddara. Preparing makdous isn’t easy, but as the women of Shoutabkhin Today show, it isn’t impossible either!
Chicken and Potato Tray Bake
This is a family-friendly recipe, especially after a long day at work or school. Chicken and potato tray bake with rice includes all the essentials for a balanced, healthy meal. Serve it with your favorite salad and you have a complete, satisfying meal. #Sahtein_W_Hana
Farakah
One of the most famous Lebanese dishes... and when #kibbeh or #farakah is served, there is no room for any other dish... Some may be surprised by eating raw meat, but this dish has become part of Lebanese heritage, with its own traditional way of preparation...
How to Make Beef Kebab
Beef kebab is a quick recipe from the Arab kitchen — very tasty when grilled and best served with tarator (tahini) sauce and piyaz (onion salad). It’s also delicious with white rice.
Eggplant Stew with Minced Beef
Eggplant stew with rice — a quick, easy version of stuffed eggplant (ablama or sheikh al-mahshi). Delicious and fast to prepare.
Green Fava Beans with Yogurt
Green fava beans with goat yogurt are a healthy, nourishing dish. This is a well-known recipe in traditional Lebanese cuisine and is suitable for children, especially after a long day at school.
Red Chicken Shish Tawook
Red tawook grilled in a homemade recipe that's absolutely delicious! Red pepper gives the marinade a special touch. Find out what it is! Delicious with white rice, potatoes, or garlic sauce.
Green Okra Stew
Green okra stew... a homemade recipe that can't be beat! Stews are the perfect food to get our children used to eating. Serve with rice with vermicelli.
Cucumber and Yogurt Salad
Cucumber and yogurt salad is one of the tastiest and easiest salads ever! It is very refreshing, especially in summer, and very delicious alongside rice dishes with meat and chicken.
Mushrooms with Onion and Sweet Pepper
A tray of mushrooms with onion and sweet pepper. An easy vegetarian recipe that can be served alongside white rice or on its own with bread, and it is also delicious with steak and fillet dishes. Give it a try.
Grilled Chicken Breast with Milk and Honey
Grilled chicken breast with milk, honey and tandoori spice — a light, clean recipe for a very tender chicken breast with a simple, healthy marinade. Try it; delicious with boiled rice, too.
Small White Bean Stew
A delicious small-bean stew that can be made year-round using dried beans. For best results, soak the beans overnight with a little baking soda, then boil until tender. Serve the stew with rice.
Kofta with Cauliflower
Kofta is a beloved dish with countless ways to cook and serve it. Try kofta with cauliflower this time and enjoy this hearty dish alongside white rice or vermicelli. Here is the kofta with cauliflower recipe with step-by-step instructions. Bon appétit!!
Chicken Burger Mix
Why buy burger mix and patties ready-made when we can prepare them at home? It will not only guarantee quality, but also save us the price difference of buying ready-made patties. This is an easy recipe for making chicken burger patties, or chicken burgers, at home with no hassle. Enjoy!

















