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Best Fish Sayadiyeh
Lebanese-style fish sayadiyeh, made primarily with fish stock to give the rice that just-right flavor. A special dish suited to important occasions. We made it with short-grain rice, but you can choose the type of rice you prefer.
Homestyle Ozi, Delicious and Elegant
Ozi, or Qouzi, is an elegant recipe and an unusual way to serve rice. In this recipe, you’ll get the dough, filling, and assembly method step by step. Serve with yogurt and salad.
Shish Barak and Kibbeh in Yogurt
Shish barak and kibbeh in yogurt is one of the best yogurt dishes you can make. It can be served hot with fluffy rice or chilled from the fridge. How do you like it?
Lobiya bi Zayt
Lobiya bi Zayt is a recipe that couldn’t be easier. Who would serve it with fluffy rice? And who would eat it with Arabic bread? It’s delicious with cucumber and sweet green pepper.
Masbaha al-Darwish, or Meat with Vegetables
Masbaha al-Darwish is one of the old names for a tray of meat with mixed vegetables. It is an easy, simple, and satisfying recipe that can be served with cooked rice.
Chicken with Soy Sauce and Vegetables
Chicken with soy sauce and sliced vegetables in a very easy, practical recipe! You can add more vegetables as you like, such as mushrooms or corn. Delicious with white rice.
Green Mafroukeh Truffles
Green Mafroukeh truffles are one of the most delightful Eastern desserts. Their ingredients are easy to find, but the different stages require some precision in preparation. This is a great recipe to serve guests at holidays and special occasions!
Shrimp with Vegetables and Cream
Shrimp with vegetables and cooking cream in a tried-and-true homemade recipe that is practical and quick. Shrimp cooks very fast, so this recipe is perfect for a working mother, and it is also nutritious. Serve with rice.
How to Make Hummus with Tahini
Hummus with tahini is one of the tastiest Lebanese appetizers. It’s delicious with grilled meat or beef shawarma—don’t forget to drizzle olive oil on top before serving!
Herb-Grilled Chicken Breasts
Herb-grilled chicken breasts — a practical, healthy, and flavorful home-style recipe. Serve with vegetables, rice, or salad. Marinate the chicken long enough in the seasoning for the best taste.
Namoura (Basbousa)
Namoura (Basbousa) — one of the most beloved Middle Eastern desserts. It’s rich, moist and irresistibly sweet.
Chicken with Curry and Vegetables
A rich, quick meal using chicken breast that cooks fast. The combination of mixed vegetables and cooking cream makes this a complete, satisfying dish — serve with rice.
Pasta with Salmon and Cream
Pasta with salmon and cream — rich, nutritious, and quick to prepare. Includes spinach and spices that pair well with cooking cream. Can be made with shrimp instead.
Stuffed and Roasted Chicken in the Oven
A very delicious recipe for serving rice with chicken. Try it and share your thoughts with us in the comments!
Ghraibeh Cookies
A classic and beloved Eastern dessert. This recipe makes ghraibeh surprisingly easy and quick—not as hard as you may think. Give it a try and share your thoughts in the comments.
Mini Madlouqa - Video
Madlouqa is a delicious Eastern dessert that’s easy to make, and here we present it as small discs served as individual portions, each decorated separately. You can also use the same ingredients and method to create a larger Madlouqa in its traditional form.
Okra with Olive Oil
Okra with olive oil is one of the tastiest vegetarian dishes in Lebanese cuisine. It’s delicious, of course, with meat and rice, but you really should try it with oil too—it’s served cold, is light on the stomach, and super delicious.
How to Make Biryani Pasta
Biryani pasta is a very practical and delicious vegetarian recipe! It follows the idea of biryani rice and can be served on its own or as a side dish. This recipe brings more than one cuisine together in a single dish!