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How to Make Makdous
Makdous is one of the best preserved pantry staples. It is well known that making it takes time and cost, but the result is more than worth it. What makes this recipe special is that the quantities are precise, so you will definitely end up with the tastiest makdous.
Daouqieh Dessert
Beirut-style daouqieh dessert made the traditional way... and it could not be easier! We hope you try it. You can garnish it with fried nuts or leave it plain.
Easy Mafroukeh with Fresh Ashta
Mafroukeh with fresh ashta in an easy homemade recipe... garnish with nuts or fried dough pieces, as desired. Have you ever tried making mafroukeh at home?
Beirut Rabbit Kibbeh
Rabbit kibbeh... who knows this old traditional Beirut dish? For those who don’t, it’s a dish of kibbeh meat patties cooked in a tahini sauce with onions and citrus juice. Very delicious and distinctive.
How to Make Fattoush
Fattoush is one of the most delicious salads in Lebanese cuisine! It is especially tasty with pomegranate molasses, and what sets it apart from other salads is that it is served with fried or toasted bread.
Pasta and Vegetable Salad with Mayonnaise
Pasta and vegetable salad with a mayonnaise dressing. So easy and delicious alongside countless dishes! Try it with fried chicken!!
Coriander Kabab Tray Bake
An easy, practical homemade kabab recipe... You don’t have to grill kabab over charcoal or prepare it in the traditional way with potatoes; you can make it this delicious way instead.
How to Make Maghli or Karawiya
Maghli is a delicious dessert made from sugar, finely ground rice, and spices. It requires frequent stirring during preparation, but you can lower the heat and stir occasionally to make it easier. Serve with nuts.
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!
Avocado Sauce and Cocktail Sauce
Avocado sauce is a distinctive, delicious accompaniment for many chicken and meat dishes—like chicken kebabs or fajitas. Cocktail sauce is even easier—give it a try.
How to Make Ka'ak al-Abbas
A delicious, easy, tried-and-tested homemade recipe for Ka'ak al-Abbas. Can be left plain or filled with ground dates. Known by several names, including “Thursday Ka'ak”.
No-Bake Soufflé Cake (Cup Cakes)
A no-bake soufflé cake — or cup cake — that’s quick, simple and made with common pantry ingredients. Ready in minutes and perfect when you want an easy dessert.
Easy Crispy Treats
Quick, crunchy fried treats — a simple dough flavoured as you like (cinnamon or cocoa). After frying, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with chocolate syrup and serve.
Beehive Rolls with Musakhan Chicken Filling
An inventive recipe: beehive-style rolls filled with musakhan chicken (onion, sumac and nuts). Combines the traditional musakhan filling with small stuffed dough balls baked together.
Potato Salad with Za'atar
A light, healthy, and flavorful vegetarian potato salad made with boiled potatoes, chopped vegetables, za'atar and a lemon–olive oil dressing.
Breaded Kofta (Kofta Bania) / Meatballs
Breaded kofta — meatballs dipped in flour, egg and breadcrumbs, then fried until golden. A tasty, kid-friendly appetizer that’s easy to make.
How to Make Zainab's Fingers or Maamoul Cookies
A wonderful recipe for making Zainab's Fingers, or maamoul, fried and coated in syrup. Try this maamoul recipe and you're sure to love it.
Chickpea Fatteh, or Tasqiya
Chickpea fatteh, also called tasqiya, made the homemade way and at its best — with fried nuts in ghee :) And don’t forget: it’s important to serve fatteh immediately as soon as it’s ready!

















