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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.
Kibbeh in Yogurt
Kibbeh in yogurt — a classic Levantine dish made with yogurt. It takes some time and effort but is an elegant, satisfying dish served hot or cold.
Shish Barak with Yogurt
Shish Barak with yogurt is a beloved Lebanese dish. Here is a clear, step-by-step way to prepare it, delicious warm or cold.
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.
Kibbeh in Yogurt
Kibbeh in yogurt is one of the tastiest yogurt dishes as well! It can be served cold or hot. Which do you prefer? Some people also like rice with vermicelli alongside it.
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.
Easy Wheat Labniyeh (Wheat with Yogurt)
A refreshing, healthy, and simple traditional dish — just soak the hulled wheat, boil it, cool it, then serve with yogurt.
Wheat with Yogurt
Wheat with yogurt, an easier-than-easy recipe! A cold summer dish that is nutritious and healthy. Serve it with French fries or potato hash with onions. Give it a try!
Orange Cake (No Oil or Butter)
Orange cake without oil or butter — light and delicious. Be sure to add the orange sauce on top for full flavor. A very easy recipe.
Swiss Chard Leaves with Olive Oil
Swiss chard leaves with olive oil is a light and delicious vegetarian dish. Here is the detailed method. It can be served cold from the fridge, just like grape leaves.
Rice Mansaf with Meat
Rice mansaf with meat is one of the most sought-after dishes, especially when it’s made with extra-tender fillet meat alongside the boiled meat! It’s even better with a cup of yogurt and is perfect for family gatherings and feasts.
Turkish Boiled Kibbeh, or Katali
Turkish boiled kibbeh, or katali, is one of the most famous recipes in Turkish cuisine. Here is how to make it properly. Tip: use plenty of onion in the filling for a wonderful result!
Purslane Salad with Yogurt
Do you know purslane salad, or purslane with yogurt? It is similar to cucumber yogurt salad, but with finely chopped purslane stems instead of cucumber. What do you think?
Rice with Lobia
Rice with lobia in a practical recipe! You can cook the lobia ahead of time with oil and onion, then use the leftovers in this dish. A delicious vegetarian recipe served with yogurt or salad.
Manaqish with Sreysirah (boiled wheat husk)
Sreysirah is the husk of wheat after boiling and crushing. Add one cup to the manaqish dough and enjoy this delicious, nutritious dough.
Healthy Cake
Oil-free cake? Flourless cake? Everything is possible, and this recipe is a prime example of a healthy cake.
Classic Chicken Rice
A much-loved rice dish: rice cooked with ground meat, chicken cooking stock and warm spices, topped with boiled chicken and fried nuts. Delicious served with yogurt or salad.

















