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Ayesha Khanum Beans with Meat
A very delicious homemade Ayesha Khanum bean dish. Ayesha Khanum is one of the tastiest types of beans because the pods are plump and very tender after cooking. Serve it with rice with vermicelli.
How to Make Kentucky Fried Chicken
Kentucky Fried Chicken tastes better than restaurant versions! How? All the secrets to its success are in this recipe. Serve it with French fries or mashed potatoes, and don’t forget coleslaw too.
Turkish Boiled Kibbeh, or Katali
Turkish boiled kibbeh, or katali, is one of the most famous recipes in Turkish cuisine. Here is how to make it properly. Tip: use plenty of onion in the filling for a wonderful result!
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.
Potato Wedges: A Healthier Alternative to Fries
Potato wedges — very easy and increasingly popular. Preparation varies by cook, but the result is the same: crispy potatoes with fewer calories as a substitute for fried fries.
Kawaj with Vegetables and Meat
From Syrian cuisine, and specifically from the beautiful, lively city of Tartus, comes this special recipe for kawaj!
Eggplant Rolls with Ground Meat
A recipe for eggplant rolls that may take a bit of time to prepare, but it is absolutely worth it!
Pickled Cucumbers
Levantine cuisine is famous for many kinds of pickles and preserved vegetables, and today we bring you a pickled cucumber recipe: easy and guaranteed to work!
Farakah
One of the most famous Lebanese dishes... and when #kibbeh or #farakah is served, there is no room for any other dish... Some may be surprised by eating raw meat, but this dish has become part of Lebanese heritage, with its own traditional way of preparation...
How to Make Fried Cheese Balls
A very easy recipe for making fried cheese balls. You can prepare this recipe with any cheese you have on hand, as long as it melts and stretches when fried.
How to Make Lahm bi Ajeen (Meat Flatbreads)
Lahm bi Ajeen is a wonderfully popular dish everyone loves. There's a trick in this recipe to prevent the meat from shrinking during baking — discover it! Delicious served with yogurt.
Shami Mishabbak (Levantine Meshabbak)
Shami Mishabbak — one of the most delicious and easy Levantine sweets. This traditional Arab dessert is much loved. Try our successful homemade recipe.
Easy Meshabek (Fried Sweet Ribbons)
Meshabek — a simple homemade sweet made from a fermented batter, deep-fried and soaked in syrup. Important steps: allow the batter to ferment well and stir before shaping and frying.
How to Make Fried Maqaroun Dessert
Maqaroun, also called Zainab's fingers, is one of the most delicious desserts soaked in syrup. Try baking the maqaroun in the oven instead of deep-frying it to reduce the calories.
Lahm bi Ajeen (Meat on Dough)
Lahm bi ajeen — everyone loves this tasty dish, especially when it comes straight from the oven. Serve with yogurt, a squeeze of lemon, and vegetables if you like.
Tahini Hummus Dip Without Garlic
Tahini hummus is one of the most famous dips and a well-known Lebanese appetizer. It is served with all kinds of grilled meats, or simply on its own, or topped with fried meat.
Raw and Fried Qatayef Recipe
Raw or fried qatayef are among the most delicious desserts, and their name is closely associated with Ramadan... but there's no reason not to enjoy them all year round :)
Classic Chicken Rice
A much-loved rice dish: rice cooked with ground meat, chicken cooking stock and warm spices, topped with boiled chicken and fried nuts. Delicious served with yogurt or salad.

















