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Spicy Eggplant
This spicy eggplant recipe, made this way, is one of the old and well-known Lebanese dishes. It is completely vegetarian, and its ingredients are found in every home.
Labneh Balls in Olive Oil
Making labneh, especially labneh balls preserved in jars of olive oil, is one of the classic Lebanese pantry staples. You can keep jars of labneh balls on hand to enjoy anytime, especially at breakfast.
Stuffed Zucchini with Tahini
This is an unconventional take on stuffed zucchini, marrying Lebanon’s well-known squash with a tahini blend that gives the dish a unique and distinctive flavor.
Stuffed Eggplant Pickles
In Lebanon, preserving food has its own rituals and seasons... Stuffed eggplant is one of the most popular types of pickles prepared in summer to enjoy later. Did you think making makdous was difficult? Not anymore, and not with today's recipes from What Are You Cooking Today, prepared by home cooks just like you!
Stuffed Zucchini in Tomato Sauce
Stuffed zucchini in tomato sauce is a classic Levantine dish loved by both adults and children. Kids often ask for it because it's easy to eat and full of flavor.
Garlic Bread with Olive Oil
Bakery items have their own world and irresistible recipes. This wonderful garlic bread with olive oil is flexible and can be served with any kind of vegetables at any time of day.
Fried Eggplant with Za'atar Sauce
Fried eggplant with a distinctive za'atar sauce — a simple recipe that will win praise. Eggplant lovers, try this new sauce with fried eggplant. Enjoy!
How to Make Grape Leaves with Olive Oil
Grape leaves with olive oil are one of those recipes that can truly be called royal :) Everyone loves them, and there is no disagreement about how delicious they are :) Here is how to prepare them in one of the tastiest ways.
Green Beans in Olive Oil Without Tomatoes
Green beans in olive oil are one of the most popular summer dishes... they can be made without tomatoes or any sauce at all, like this super easy recipe.
Boiled Potato Salad with Vegetables
A simple homemade boiled potato salad that is very tasty. It can be served cold and is delicious with boiled eggs!
Sheikh Mahshi Eggplant with Pomegranate Molasses
Sheikh Mahshi eggplant flavored with pomegranate molasses — a wonderful, reliably successful recipe with ingredients that are easy to find. It’s sure to turn out great for you!
Tasty Eggplant Salad
A distinctive, innovative, and easy eggplant salad recipe. Eggplant lovers will want to try it right away — click the image for details.
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.
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.
How to Make Mabsoos (Oil Cakes)
Mabsoos are oil-based cakes made without milk, eggs, or sugar. They have a bold, distinctive flavor thanks to fennel, anise, sesame and nigella seeds — delicious with tea!
Okra in Oil (Bamya bil Zeit)
Okra in oil is an inexpensive vegetarian dish. It’s served cold and can be made with fresh or frozen okra.
Monk's Eggplant
Monk's Eggplant is a light, healthy vegetarian dish that makes a great appetizer or salad. Try it alongside fish dishes or as part of a shared spread.
Stuffed Eggplant Sheikh Mahshi
Stuffed eggplant in the Sheikh Mahshi style is a delicious, healthy dish that can be made in several ways. This tried-and-true version is sure to please both adults and kids.

















