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Kammouna, or Kibbeh Spice Mix
Kammouna is used in a huge number of Lebanese dishes. You can’t make fareeka, tomato kammouna, or kibbeh in any of its forms without this fragrant spice mix that fills the whole house with its wonderful aroma. Learn how to make it now.
Eggs and Potatoes Recipe
Eggs and potatoes — for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. A simple, delicious, low-cost dish and the quickest thing to make when hunger hits!
How to Make Easy Lentil Soup
Yellow lentil soup — one of the simplest and most requested soups in winter. Preparation varies slightly from cook to cook; here is a quick, easy method. Enjoy!
Anise Cookies
Anise cookies — a delicious, easy-to-make variety. Fragrant and light, they pair perfectly with any hot drink.
Freekeh with Chicken
Freekeh with chicken is a delicious dish prepared like bulgur or rice but it needs more water and longer cooking time. Freekeh is nutritious and tasty with chicken or lamb.
Authentic Zahle Tabbouleh
A tasty, precise homemade Zahle-style tabbouleh recipe from Zahle in eastern Lebanon to your kitchen. Tabbouleh is delicious however you make it — this version is definitely worth trying!
Crispy Broasted Chicken Wings
Crispy broasted wings made with a super-easy homemade recipe. Broast-style chicken is delicious with ketchup and mayonnaise or garlic sauce — the recipe below shows how to make it.
How to Make Chocolate Cookies
Easy, tried-and-true homemade chocolate cookies. A favorite treat for kids — surprise them by packing these for school.
Beef Shawarma Fatteh
A new addition to our site: beef shawarma fatteh. We've already tried hummus, eggplant, vegetable fattet, and beef meatballs—now add this tried-and-true recipe to the list.
Egg-Free Crispy Chicken
Crispy chicken is a kid favorite. Make it at home for the tastiest, cleanest version — here’s the egg-free method!
English Cake
English Cake — a traditional, wonderfully tasty cake, especially with tea. Very quick and easy to make. Here's the method.
Diet Nut Cake
Diet nut cake — light, easy and delicious. Using a small amount of brown sugar and whole wheat flour lowers the calories and makes the cake healthier.
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.
Pasta and Tuna Salad
A colorful, vegetable-rich pasta and tuna salad that works as a light, balanced meal. Garlic and fresh basil add a distinctive flavor. Serve immediately.
All-Purpose Dough
An all-purpose dough — very easy to make. Use it for any pastry you like: manaqish, pizza or savory pies.
Qudrat Qader Milk Caramel Cake
Qudrat Qader milk caramel cake — a two-layer dessert with a caramel flan base and a sponge cake top. If you haven't tried it yet, make it — the family will love it.
Homemade Sausage (Sujuk)
Homemade sujuk — a spiced, flavorful sausage you can make at home to control quality and taste. Delicious served in sandwiches or with flatbread.
Zalabia (Fried Dough) Recipe
Zalabia — one of the tastiest and easiest pastries to make. Serve at breakfast with labneh or as a sweet with sugar or syrup. This version is flavored with anise.

















