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Chocolate Syrup (Dip-able Chocolate Sauce)
Chocolate syrup — quick and easy to make. Prepare and keep in the fridge until needed. Serves with many desserts, fresh fruit, marshmallows or ice cream.
Zalabiya
Zalabiya is one of the old and well-known pastries in Lebanese cuisine. It is often eaten for breakfast with labneh, za'atar, and other traditional breakfast dishes, but it can easily be turned into a sweet dish by dipping it in syrup. The choice is yours: do you want your zalabiya sweet or savory?
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.
Traditional Za'atar Mix
Lebanese traditional za'atar is very simple: its ingredients are known and fixed, limited to za'atar, sesame, and sumac with no additions. With a drizzle of olive oil, you will make the best za'atar sandwich, where the flavor of the za'atar itself stands out rather than the other add-ins.
The Best Lebanese Tabbouleh
Tabbouleh... who doesn't love it?! For lunch, dinner or even an afternoon snack :) Tabbouleh is good any time. It can be made with just lemon juice, and some people also enjoy a touch of pomegranate molasses.
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!
Awama (Luqaimat) — Crisp Syrup-Dipped Dough Balls
A reliable homemade recipe for awama: small fried dough balls that are syrup-dipped. Frying in two stages gives them their signature crispness.
Mashed Potatoes
There are many vegetarian recipes in Lebanese cooking that are easy to prepare without meat and with modest ingredients found in every home. Here is a quick and easy mashed potatoes recipe.
Qashtaliyyeh
Who loves qashtaliyyeh? One of the tastiest and easiest Lebanese desserts—try it chilled straight from the fridge, and enjoy!
Beet Tabbouleh
Beet tabbouleh is a recipe that is perfect for vegetarians. If you have never tried this dish before or don’t know it, you should definitely get to know it. This is a modified version of traditional Lebanese tabbouleh, with beetroot and pomegranate instead of tomato. So delicious.
Raw Kibbeh Platter
Raw kibbeh, made at home, is hard to beat. This dish is one of the most delicious Lebanese mezze dishes, and each region that is known for it has its own special way of preparing it.
Batata Hara
Batata hara, or potatoes with coriander and garlic, is a wonderful Lebanese appetizer! It is made with fresh green coriander, served with a squeeze of lemon, and eaten with bread... nothing better.
Stuffed Grape Leaves with Meat
Stuffed grape leaves with meat are one of the cherished dishes of Lebanese cuisine, especially when prepared the way people do in Tripoli in northern Lebanon. Do you know the secret that makes these leaves the tastiest of all? Youll discover it in this detailed recipe :)
Grape Leaves with Meat
Grape leaves with meat is one of the royal Lebanese dishes, especially when cooked with lemon and slices of meat are placed under the leaves. Give it enough time on the stove so the leaves cook through and gently become tender.
Tomato Stew Recipe
Tomato stew with ground beef is one of the easiest and most economical stews, and it cooks quickly too. It is a classic, delicious Lebanese dish.
How to Make the Best Fattoush
Fattoush is one of the tastiest and most famous Lebanese salads. Some people like it with lemon, while others love it with pomegranate molasses. You can also add a little vinegar. How do you like it?
Fine Kibbeh Tartare
Fine kibbeh tartare is a dish made with very finely pounded raw meat mixed with bulgur, along with some seasonings and herbs. Who doesn’t love this famous Lebanese dish? Here is an easy, foolproof way to make the tastiest fine kibbeh tartare.
Spicy Tomato Kaamouneh
A tomato kaamouneh recipe that is simply unbeatable. It is one of the tastiest traditional, heritage, and healthy dishes from Southern Lebanese cuisine, especially when made extra spicy. Not to mention how inexpensive it is :)