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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.
Mshateeh with Cracked Wheat (Jreesh)
Mshateeh with cracked wheat — a recipe suitable for breakfast and suhoor. Delicious with dairy and cheeses. These pastries are popular in South Lebanon.
Muhammara (Red Mujaddara)
Authentic muhammara — a red mujaddara popular in southern Lebanon. Delicious served with vegetables, salad, yogurt, pickles or makdous.
How to Make Crushed Lentil Soup
A delicious, homestyle recipe for Crushed Lentil Soup. Add lemon juice to the soup after it’s finished and serve to intensify the flavors.
Creamy Yellow Cheese Loaf
A cheese loaf with the flavor you choose—the important thing is to have a few pieces of any cream cheese of your choice! A very inventive, very easy recipe!
Arugula (Rocket) Salad
Arugula (rocket) salad — a light, flavorful salad that each cook customizes (some add walnuts, others add pomegranate). Excellent with meats, lentils, rice or bulgur.
Chicken Tikka with Yellow Rice
How to prepare chicken in a delicious chicken tikka style
Mashed Mujadara
Mujadara, in all its varieties, is a beloved Lebanese staple. This mashed mujadara gets its name from cooking lentils and rice to a melt-in texture and is both nutritious and very tasty.
Mujadara with Rice or Mudardara
Mujadara with Rice, also known as Mudardara. The trick to this recipe is using the correct amount of water so the rice and lentils don't absorb too much. And of course, don't forget the fried onions on top!
How to Make Pickled Turnips
Pickled turnips are one of the tastiest things you can serve with a meal, especially with vegetarian dishes made with bulgur and lentils! Here is this recipe for making this special pickle!
Crispy Chicken
Crispy chicken made with a homemade recipe that’s just unbeatable. The chicken tastes and looks so good—it’s truly something else. Get all the details and follow the steps carefully. Serve the crispy chicken with fries, coleslaw, and garlic sauce, or even yellow rice with vegetables!
Makdous - Eggplants stuffed with Walnuts
Makdous is one of the tastiest and richest pickles on the table. It can be eaten as a standalone meal with flatbread and vegetables or paired with dishes like fried eggs or mujaddara. Preparing makdous isn’t easy, but as the women of Shoutabkhin Today show, it isn’t impossible either!
Eggplant Salad with Pomegranate Molasses
Eggplant salad with tart pomegranate in a nontraditional recipe. Super delicious alongside many dishes, especially mujaddara, fried vegetables, or upside-down potatoes with onions. It can also be eaten with bread as a complete healthy meal on its own.
Pickled Turnips
Pickled turnips, or kabees el lift, made with an easy homemade recipe and a delicious result. Turnips are one of the tastiest vegetables to pickle, and they are especially good served alongside different dishes, especially mujaddara and a bowl of ful medames.
Pickled Green Beans with Walnuts
Pickled green beans with red peppers and walnuts are among the tastiest pickles, and we recommend making them if you have not tried them before... delicious with any dish, especially mujaddara.
How to Prepare Sfouf Dessert
Sfouf dessert... This sweet is very popular, which is why there are many recipes and ways to make it. There is no doubt that the quality of the yellow turmeric mixture used plays a major role in the final flavor!
How to Make Colored Rice?
A very easy yet elegant method for preparing colored rice, or saffron-yellow rice. Simple additions to some dishes give them a boost that changes their flavor and color, and this dish is a perfect example.