Search results
“Healthy Light Anise Cookies”
Zesta Library
Search result recipes
Results update across recipes, ingredients, categories, and kitchen styles.
Tomato Stew with Ground Beef
Tomato stew with ground beef — one of the lightest, easiest and quickest stews. It requires only a few ingredients. Very affordable and suitable for adults and children.
Chinese-Style Noodles with Shrimp
Chinese-style noodles with shrimp — flavorful yet light and quick to make. We recommend adding a mix of vegetables. You can substitute beef or chicken if you prefer.
Pasta and Tuna Salad
A colorful, vegetable-rich pasta and tuna salad that works as a light, balanced meal. Garlic and fresh basil add a distinctive flavor. Serve immediately.
Whole Wheat Toast Bread
Whole wheat toast is a very popular bread choice for those following a healthy diet. This clear and easy recipe will definitely please you — bake it for breakfast!
Date and Cinnamon Cake
Date and cinnamon cake — tasty and wholesome. A great snack that kids will love, and a delightful treat with tea for adults.
Yellow Split Lentil Soup
Yellow split lentil soup — a light, nutritious and very tasty soup. Serve with toasted bread and a squeeze of lemon. It pairs well with kibbeh dishes.
Zalabia (Fried Dough) Recipe
Zalabia — one of the tastiest and easiest pastries to make. Serve at breakfast with labneh or as a sweet with sugar or syrup. This version is flavored with anise.
Oatmeal Chocolate Bars
Tasty, wholesome oatmeal and chocolate bars. A tested, healthy recipe — you can swap nuts or butter according to what you have on hand.
Homemade Sfoof
Sfoof Beiti — chefs love making this light, easy dessert because it’s very popular. Sfoof is delicious with coffee or tea and loved by kids.
Minced Meat with Tomatoes
Minced meat with tomatoes — a quick, simple dish ideal for a fast meal or light dinner. Made with a few basic ingredients, served hot with bread or alongside rice.
Shrimp with Soy Sauce and Vegetables
A light, quick shrimp stir-fry with soy sauce and mixed vegetables—low in calories and ideal for lunch or dinner. Don’t overcook the vegetables so they stay crisp and fresh. Serve with a little steamed rice or noodles.
Chicken Noodle and Carrot Soup
Chicken noodle and carrot soup... very nutritious and healthy because it relies on chicken broth... this soup is very quick and easy to prepare, requiring few ingredients.
Bulgur with Tomato, Chickpeas, and Bell Pepper
Bulgur with tomato... one of the most delicious vegetarian dishes, especially when flavored with chickpeas and bell pepper. It's a healthy, nutritious recipe that's also very easy and quick to prepare.
Easy Layali Lebanon
Layali Lebanon is a delightful Lebanese dessert with a memorable name. Try this very easy Layali Lebanon recipe and serve it chilled with cream and pistachios. Perfect to enjoy with guests from the heart of Lebanese cuisine!
Sultan's Luqmat with Chocolate
A new way to prepare and present Luqmat al-Sultan with chocolate. Make this famous Turkish dessert at home to delight your family and guests.
Date Maamoul with Flour and Butter
Date maamoul, or date cookies, is one of those tried-and-true homemade recipes that is wonderfully delicious. This version is made with flour.
Easiest Rice Pudding
Rice pudding is an easy, light, and nutritious dessert we often serve to children from around one year old. Quick to prepare — here’s how to make the best rice pudding.
Qamar al-Din Mahallabia (also called Balawza)
Qamar al-Din mahallabia, also called balawza — a light, easy dessert. You can adjust the sugar to your taste.

















