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Rice with Chickpeas and Vegetables
For fans of vegetarian dishes, here is Rice with Chickpeas and Vegetables. Serve it with a side salad and cucumber with yogurt. Enjoy!
Rice Mujaddara with Saffron
A hint of saffron adds a bright twist to a classic dish—Rice Mujaddara. The traditional mujaddara (the red version) is made with bulgur, while this rice-based version uses rice. Today’s recipe offers a saffron-infused Mujaddara.
Rice Pudding
Rice pudding is an easy Lebanese dessert and a great recipe for kids! It uses just a few ingredients and is a wholesome treat we recommend trying.
Rice with Grape-Leaf Filling in Olive Oil
Rice with grape-leaf filling is a delicious recipe many of you may not have tried yet — but it's worth it. The grape-leaf filling in oil is mixed with the rice and cooked on the stove, giving an amazing taste and aroma.
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.
Pasta with Chicken, Mushrooms, and Cream
Pasta with chicken, mushrooms, and cream... a very practical, delicious homemade recipe that both kids and adults love. When time is short or you need a quick surprise dinner, this recipe makes for a tasty choice.
Rice with Fava Beans, Lenten Style
Rice with fava beans, without meat, in a homemade vegetarian recipe that is simply delicious! A hearty dish that is super easy and quick, and the fava beans help keep you feeling full. A practical recipe for working homemakers!
How to Make Pasta with Red Sauce
Pasta with red sauce is an easy homemade recipe! You can also leave out the ground meat. Kids especially love this dish!
Pasta with Basil Pesto Sauce
Pasta with pesto sauce... this dish is very easy, very quick, and very delicious! :) Basil pesto is one of the most famous Italian sauces, giving pasta a wonderful flavor. Enjoy!
Easy Rice Soup
Rice soup is one of the easiest and simplest soups :) It can be served with all kinds of dishes and will be very well received because it is light. Give it a try.
Pasta with Pesto Sauce
Pasta is a beloved dish with endless variations. Learn an authentic method for making pasta with pesto—the classic Italian sauce. This easy, delicious dish brings a taste of Italy to your table.
Rice with Shrimp (Qarides)
A wonderful homemade shrimp rice recipe... The rose water flavor will make a big difference to both the taste and the delicious aroma! Try it and let us know what you think!
Stewed Rice Mujaddara (Mujaddara Rez Makhbousa)
Stewed rice mujaddara — a traditional, soft-textured mujaddara of lentils and rice. Many enjoy this dish; try it for the kids as it's healthy and nourishing.
Pasta with Vegetables and Cheese
Quick, easy vegetable-and-cheese pasta — a simple, fast lunch that kids and adults love. Perfect for busy home cooks.
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!!
Rice Cooked with Vermicelli
Fluffy rice cooked with vermicelli in the easiest homemade way! Rice with vermicelli is served with all stews and is one of the most useful recipes every home cook needs.
Madardara (Mujaddara) — Southern Lebanese Rice & Lentils
Madardara (also called mujaddara) is a Southern Lebanese rice-and-lentils dish. Simple, delicious, and nutritious — but it requires a bit of know‑how: get the liquid right so the rice neither turns mushy nor stays undercooked. Try it and show us your skills!
Pasta with Pesto Sauce and Chicken
A rich, quick pasta recipe with pesto and chicken. Pesto is one of the best sauces to keep refrigerated for quick meals — see the linked pesto recipe for a homemade version.

















