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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.
Oven-Roasted Beef
A very delicious oven-roasted beef recipe. If you don’t have the time or setup to cook over charcoal, try this super-tasty oven method—just be sure to marinate the meat in advance!
Shakriyah with Rice
Shakriyah served with fluffy rice — a practical, easy and nourishing yogurt-and-meat dish suitable for cold or warm weather and the whole family. One of the tastiest yogurt recipes.
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 Tabbouleh
Authentic Lebanese tabbouleh. Eat it wrapped in cabbage or lettuce leaves or with a spoon — it’s perfect with fries and all kinds of grilled meats.
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!
Easiest Beef Shawarma Recipe
Homemade beef shawarma made easy. It's important to marinate the shawarma overnight so the meat softens and absorbs the desired flavor.
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.
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”.
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.
Yellow Lentil Soup
Yellow lentil soup — a popular, light, and delicious soup that's quick to prepare. This version adds vegetables and finishes with cumin and a squeeze of lemon for great flavor.
How to Make Cinnabon Cake
A wonderful recipe for making cinnamon cake at home. Instead of making cinnamon rolls, you can prepare it as a cake with this easy and tried-and-true method.
Lentil Soup with Tomatoes
A very easy, flavorful lentil soup with tomatoes and vegetables. Soups of all kinds are very healthy and especially good in cold weather or when you have a cold.
Grape Leaves in Oil
Grape leaves in oil are a widely known vegetarian dish in the Levant. You can prepare this tasty dish as a main course or as a side with meat or fish.
Iraqi Rice Kibbeh
This Iraqi rice kibbeh is a flavorful dish from Iraqi cuisine. It’s prepared in a healthy way by avoiding fatty meats and heavy fats, inviting you to try it at home.
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.
Yellow Rice
Yellow rice with kabsa spices and turmeric, in an easy and delicious homemade recipe! How about serving it alongside grilled meat or chicken for a complete meal?