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Bulgur with Chicken
Even the most traditional dishes can be tasty, inventive, and visually appealing. This recipe for bulgur with chicken is a traditional Lebanese dish.
The Best Maghli (Caraway Pudding)
Our best maghli (caraway) from Shu Tabkhin Al-Youm — maghli is one of the most delicious Levantine sweets, traditionally served especially when celebrating a newborn!
Stewed Rice Mujaddara (Mujaddara Rez Makhbousa)
Stewed rice mujaddara — a traditional, soft-textured mujaddara of lentils and rice. Many enjoy this dish; try it for the kids as it's healthy and nourishing.
Khabeesa with Mastika
A delicious, very easy Beirut dessert. Khabeesa with mastika uses few ingredients already found in most homes, making it simple and affordable to prepare.
Ashta Qatayef
Ashta qatayef with a detailed recipe, from the batter to the homemade ashta filling the traditional way. The batter can also be used for other fillings, and it can be used for fried qatayef as well.
Green Fig Jam
Green fig jam made the traditional way, with all the secrets for making it successfully. This recipe gives enough ingredients for 1 kilo of figs, and you can increase the quantity as desired.
Easy French Samoon Bread
A homemade samoon bread recipe made the traditional way: soft, fragrant bread that is perfect for all kinds of sandwiches. Learn how to make it step by step. The explanation may be long, but the process is very simple.
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.
How to Make Apple Jam with Apple Slices
Apple jam can be made smooth or with slices, and it is delicious either way, especially with dried walnuts. Here is the traditional method, resulting in golden, delicious pieces of apple.
Mallow Greens with Tomatoes
Mallow greens with tomatoes, also called Karboozeh or Arbouzeh with tomatoes. The plant’s leaves resemble mulukhiyah leaves, and this is one of the old traditional dishes we encourage the younger generation to learn.
How to Make Bulgur with Meat and Chickpeas
Bulgur with meat and chickpeas is a traditional dish based on the same idea as rice mansaf with meat. Bulgur, however, has unbeatable benefits, and it is light and delicious with chickpeas.
Authentic Ramadan Maamoul Bread
Ramadan maamoul, or authentic Syrian maamoul, made the traditional way in a tried-and-true, delicious recipe! Your family will love this recipe, which can be served as a dessert or a light snack, and during Ramadan it can make the most delicious suhoor!
Coriander Kabab Tray Bake
An easy, practical homemade kabab recipe... You don’t have to grill kabab over charcoal or prepare it in the traditional way with potatoes; you can make it this delicious way instead.
Best Maghliyeh Recipe
The best Maghliyeh, made the traditional way. Maghliyeh (also called karawiya) is a well-known Levantine dessert that takes time and effort to prepare but is utterly irresistible.
Ma'karoun Sweets (Zainab's Fingers)
Clear homemade recipe for ma'karoun, also known as Zainab's Fingers. Loved by adults especially — a classic, delicious traditional sweet.
How to Make Baba au Rhum Cake
Baba au rhum is a traditional French dessert — the name historically refers to an elder woman — and the classic version soaks the cake in alcohol. Here is an easy home-style recipe that soaks the cake in a sweet syrup instead of rum.
Beehive Rolls with Musakhan Chicken Filling
An inventive recipe: beehive-style rolls filled with musakhan chicken (onion, sumac and nuts). Combines the traditional musakhan filling with small stuffed dough balls baked together.
Meat, Onion and Tomato Skillet
A quick, simple skillet of small-cut or coarsely minced meat sautéed with onions and tomatoes. Traditionally served with Arabic bread.