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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.
How to Make Rice Halva
Have you tried Rice Halva? Give it a try and you’ll be amazed by its wonderful flavor!!! Here is the traditional, easy method for Rice Halva.. Enjoy!
How to Make Chickpea and Meat Fatteh
Chickpea and meat fatteh is a rich dish that requires some advance prep for the meat and chickpeas, and the rest couldn’t be easier! Serve it right away so the bread doesn’t lose its crisp texture.
Chicken and Rice Soup
Chicken and rice soup is a super-easy, inexpensive soup made from simple ingredients—just rice and chicken. Have a look at the recipe.
Turmeric Chicken Rice
Turmeric chicken rice is a very practical, easy recipe. Serve with salad and plain yogurt. It’s also quick to prepare since chicken breasts cook fast.
Vegetable Curry Rice
Vegetable curry rice is a hearty dish that can be served on its own with a salad or alongside kebabs or grilled chicken. Enjoy!
Yellow Mujaddara (Split Lentil and Rice)
Yellow mujaddara — simple and quick. Split yellow lentils with rice and caramelized onions make a delicious, comforting dish. Serve with lettuce, tomato and cucumber salad.
Mujadara with Rice or Mudardara
Mujadara with Rice, also known as Mudardara. The trick to this recipe is using the correct amount of water so the rice and lentils don't absorb too much. And of course, don't forget the fried onions on top!
Easiest Rice Pudding
Rice pudding is an easy, light, and nutritious dessert we often serve to children from around one year old. Quick to prepare — here’s how to make the best rice pudding.
How to Make the Easiest Bulgur Badfeen
Bulgur Badfeen is a super tasty, easy, and nourishing recipe. We recommend making this dish from time to time because bulgur has many important nutritional benefits.
How to Make the Tastiest Za'atar Crackers
Za'atar crackers make the perfect little bite or snack, using very simple ingredients found in every home. This is a recipe you shouldn't miss—you should definitely learn it, as it's also great for serving guests.
Tray-Baked Minced Meat with Tomatoes and Onions
Meat with tomatoes and onions is one of the tastiest recipes, especially when made with tender shredded meat. It is served with white rice or eaten with bread.
Mansaf with Meat Shanks
Mansaf made with lamb or veal shanks... an unbeatable dish, especially for celebrations and large family gatherings. Shank cuts are among the best and most tender meats for rice dishes. Top it with fried nuts.
Stuffed Grape Leaves with Meat
Stuffed grape leaves with meat are one of the cherished dishes of Lebanese cuisine, especially when prepared the way people do in Tripoli in northern Lebanon. Do you know the secret that makes these leaves the tastiest of all? Youll discover it in this detailed recipe :)
Dry Molokhia with Fluffy Rice
Dry molokhia is a regal dish cooked with chicken or meat, served with plenty of lemon and fluffy rice. It can also be served with chopped onion soaked in vinegar instead of lemon.
Potatoes with Meat, Mushrooms, and Carrots
Potatoes are delicious however you prepare them, but variety is important too! So we’re sharing this easy method for making one of the tastiest and simplest potato dishes with meat. Serve it with rice or eat it with bread, as desired.
Roasted Chicken with Rice
Do you want to prepare a whole chicken with rice? This dish is one of the most beloved and well-known dishes across Arab cultures and communities, even though the flavors added to it or the preparation methods may vary. Our recipe is well-balanced and distinctive in both taste and presentation. Try it!
Eggplant Maqluba with Meat
Eggplant maqluba with meat is one of the most delicious rice-based dishes. It can also be made with chicken, of course, and you can add any vegetables you like along with the eggplant. Today’s version is with meat — who prefers it this way?

















