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Mushroom and Olive Pasta
An easy, reliable recipe that adults and kids will love, and most importantly, the kids will agree to eat after their long day at school. Bon Appetit.
How to Make Kibbeh Nayyeh?
Kibbeh nayyeh is one of the tastiest appetizers. Served with plenty of olive oil on top, it can also be served with vegetables and is traditionally eaten with Arabic bread.
Basil Pesto Sauce
Pesto sauce is one of the most famous Italian sauces. It is easy to make and relies on fresh basil, pine nuts, and olive oil. Here are the details.
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.
Fried Halloumi Cheese
Pan-fried halloumi in butter or olive oil — one of the tastiest things to serve for breakfast or dinner with a cup of tea. Serve with fresh mint — irresistible.
Potato Kibbeh with Tart Pomegranate
Potato kibbeh with pomegranate seeds — a light, clean, very tasty vegetarian recipe. Fried onion gives the potatoes an indescribable flavor. Garnished with pomegranate and served with olive oil.
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!
Hummus with Tahini
Hummus with tahini is one of the most delicious Lebanese dips. It's easy to make and healthy too. Don't forget a drizzle of olive oil on top.
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.
How to Make Hummus Masbaha
Hummus masbaha is a very easy recipe, especially suitable for breakfast! It tastes delicious with pickles and fresh vegetables, and it is not complete without olive oil on top.
Potato Kibbeh with Walnuts
Potato kibbeh with walnuts is a healthy vegetarian recipe served as an appetizer or a main dish... Delicious with olive oil! Fans of vegetarian food will appreciate this rich and nourishing recipe!
Lebanese Burghul and Vegetable Mafroukeh
Mafroukeh... a popular dish famous among the people of South Lebanon. It uses the same vegetables as Tabbouleh and burghul. It's eaten with lettuce, cabbage, or grape leaves. A tip: try it!
How to Make Alat (Hindbeh)
Alat (hindbeh) is a light, healthy Lebanese meze. There are several ways to prepare it—some simply boil and dress it with lemon and olive oil, others sauté it with onions or top it with fried onions.
Baladi Za'atar Blend
A traditional baladi za'atar blend made the authentic way and very easy to prepare at home. The key is to toast and dry the ingredients well before grinding them. Za'atar is one of the most important dishes on the Levantine breakfast table, and many families prepare it annually so the house never runs out. It is mixed with olive oil before eating.
Zucchini and Eggplant Maqluba in Oil
Zucchini and eggplant maqluba — a traditional, simple dish with few ingredients, no spices or meat. A light summer recipe served cold.
Potato Chips
Homemade potato chips... the method could not be easier and the result is more than wonderful. Crispy potato chips that you will keep reaching for. At the very least, cleanliness and the quality of the oil are guaranteed.
Pickled Turnips
An easy pickled turnip recipe that doesn’t even require boiling water — so it’s quick, too! The result is lightly salted, tender pickled turnips with a satisfying crunch when you bite into them.
Raisins
Raisins are among the tastiest dried fruits, and are simply dried grapes. They are used in both sweet and savory recipes and are known for their high nutritional value. Make them at home easily!

















