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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.
Rice with Fish
This is one of those dishes that always works, whether you’re hosting a special occasion or just cooking for an everyday meal. The fish gives the rice a distinctive flavor, making this the perfect dish for all fish lovers.
Bulgur with Chickpeas and Chicken
Bulgur with chickpeas and chicken is an easy, tasty, and healthy dish. Serve it like rice with yogurt — bulgur is well known for its nutritional benefits.
How to Make Fried Ozi
Fried ozi is delicious and perfect for the most elegant occasions. All you need is cold cooked rice, which you may already have in the fridge, and ready-made sambousek dough. Follow the recipe below, and feel free to get creative with the dough shape and add nuts as you like!
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.
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 Sheikh al-Mahshi Eggplant
A very tasty and easy recipe for making Sheikh al-Mahshi eggplant. You can serve Sheikh al-Mahshi eggplant with rice for a complete meal the whole family will love.
Lentil and Bulgur Mujaddara
Lentil and bulgur mujaddara — an easy, delicious, nutritious vegan dish. This classic recipe is outstanding. Some cook it with rice, but this version uses bulgur and is made the traditional way. Try it — kids will love it.
Chicken Tikka
Chicken tikka made with a very easy, delicious recipe. This chicken is served with all kinds of rice and is one of the famous dishes of Indian cuisine, known for its bold, fragrant spices. Nothing better!
Crispy Chicken
Crispy chicken made with a homemade recipe that’s just unbeatable. The chicken tastes and looks so good—it’s truly something else. Get all the details and follow the steps carefully. Serve the crispy chicken with fries, coleslaw, and garlic sauce, or even yellow rice with vegetables!
Indian Chicken or Butter Chicken
Indian chicken, or butter chicken, in an easy recipe with a distinctive, rich flavor thanks to the addition of cream and butter. This is a very practical recipe, served with white rice and naan bread.
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.
How to Make Dawood Basha
Dawood Basha is an easy, practical, and super delicious recipe. Kids and adults love it! Do you serve it with white rice or rice cooked with vermicelli?
How to Make Lobia with Meat
Lobia with meat is one of the tastiest dishes and is served with rice. It is very easy to prepare and does not need tomato sauce like stew.
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Sweet and sour chicken is one of those delicious Chinese chicken recipes where the flavors clash and complement each other at the same time, creating a dish that stands out from every other chicken recipe. It’s delicious with white rice—give it a try.
Roasted Leg of Lamb
Roasted leg of lamb is a special recipe reserved for occasions and feasts. Make it with us in an irresistible way and serve it with rice or vegetables.
Mixed Vegetable Stew
Mixed vegetable stew is a super tasty dish served with rice or Arabic bread. It can be made vegetarian, or you can add pieces of meat to turn it into a vegetable stew.

















