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How to Make the Best Rice Pudding
Rice pudding made with a homemade recipe that can't be beat—try it! Don't hesitate to make this nourishing dessert for children and kids, especially since it's so easy to eat!
Shakriyah with Rice
Shakriyah served with fluffy rice — a practical, easy and nourishing yogurt-and-meat dish suitable for cold or warm weather and the whole family. One of the tastiest yogurt recipes.
Madardara (Mujaddara) — Southern Lebanese Rice & Lentils
Madardara (also called mujaddara) is a Southern Lebanese rice-and-lentils dish. Simple, delicious, and nutritious — but it requires a bit of know‑how: get the liquid right so the rice neither turns mushy nor stays undercooked. Try it and show us your skills!
How to Make Beef Stroganoff
Beef stroganoff made the easy way! Just a few ingredients and not many additions, so the flavor of the beef stays front and center. We hope you try it.
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.
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.
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.
Béchamel Pasta with Ground Beef
Pasta with a white béchamel sauce, made in a delicious version with ground beef. If you prefer it with chicken, you can use fried or boiled chicken breast instead.
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.
Molokhia with Rice
Molokhia with rice is a royal dish served here with chicken. Who likes it with meat? And how do you serve it—with vinegar, onions, and toasted bread, or with lemon? Either way, it is a regal dish.
How to Make Kamouna (Kibbeh Spice Mix)
Kamouna is fine bulgur mixed with herbs and spices; recipes vary slightly from cook to cook. It's wonderfully flavorful and adds a strong punch to dishes it’s used in.
Chicken Fillet with Kabsa Rice
Chicken fillet with kabsa rice — an easy, practical recipe. Kabsa is traditionally served with meat or chicken; here we used boneless chicken fillets with a distinctive marinade.
Pan-Fried Potatoes with Ground Beef, Onion and Fennel
Pan-fried potato cubes mixed with ground beef, onion and fennel — a very easy, quick and tasty dish. Serve as a side or as a main with fattoush or any salad you like.
Shrimp Curry
Shrimp curry (prawn curry stew) served with white rice. A very tasty recipe we recommend. Don’t forget the cilantro — its fragrant aroma makes a noticeable difference.
Chickpea Fatteh with Beef
A hearty, flavorful dish built on chickpeas, tahini-yogurt sauce, and toasted or fried bread. The minced beef on top adds extra richness and indulgence.
Eggplant Stew with Minced Beef
Eggplant stew with rice — a quick, easy version of stuffed eggplant (ablama or sheikh al-mahshi). Delicious and fast to prepare.
Pan-Fried Biftak Beef
An easy homemade biftak beef recipe with just a few ingredients and a simple paprika-based marinade. Serve with salad, potatoes and sautéed vegetables.
Mashed Mujadara
Mujadara, in all its varieties, is a beloved Lebanese staple. This mashed mujadara gets its name from cooking lentils and rice to a melt-in texture and is both nutritious and very tasty.