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Anise and Nigella Seed Cookies
Homemade anise cookies—easy and delicious. Anise gives the cookies a wonderful flavor. Best enjoyed with tea.
How to Make Hummus with Tahini
Hummus with tahini is one of the tastiest Lebanese appetizers. It’s delicious with grilled meat or beef shawarma—don’t forget to drizzle olive oil on top before serving!
Delicious Ka'ak al-Abbas
Delicious Ka'ak al-Abbas — a tasty, easy recipe. Follow the simple steps to get the best ka'ak!
Herb-Grilled Chicken Breasts
Herb-grilled chicken breasts — a practical, healthy, and flavorful home-style recipe. Serve with vegetables, rice, or salad. Marinate the chicken long enough in the seasoning for the best taste.
Cold Mocha Cake
A creamy cold mocha cake—easy to make and incredibly delicious. It requires little active time but must chill several hours in the fridge before serving for the best texture and flavor.
Hummus with Tahini
Hummus with tahini is one of the most delicious Lebanese dips. It's easy to make and healthy too. Don't forget a drizzle of olive oil on top.
Pasta with Pesto Sauce and Chicken
A rich, quick pasta recipe with pesto and chicken. Pesto is one of the best sauces to keep refrigerated for quick meals — see the linked pesto recipe for a homemade version.
Shish Barak with Yogurt
Shish Barak with yogurt is a beloved Lebanese dish. Here is a clear, step-by-step way to prepare it, delicious warm or cold.
Sfouf (Semolina Turmeric Cake)
There are many Sfouf recipes, but this one is very easy, tested, and uses ingredients you’ll find in most homes. Best of all, it tastes delicious.
Layali Lubnan
Layali Lubnan is a delicious and easy-to-make Lebanese dessert. Try this Layali Lubnan recipe from Sho Tabbakheen El Yom to delight your family and guests.
Okra with Olive Oil
Okra with olive oil is one of the tastiest vegetarian dishes in Lebanese cuisine. It’s delicious, of course, with meat and rice, but you really should try it with oil too—it’s served cold, is light on the stomach, and super delicious.
Chickpea Fatteh, or Tasqiya
Chickpea fatteh, also called tasqiya, made the homemade way and at its best — with fried nuts in ghee :) And don’t forget: it’s important to serve fatteh immediately as soon as it’s ready!
Victoria Cake
Victoria Cake is very special, and the best part is that it is easy to make and does not require many ingredients for the filling or decoration. Be sure to let us know what you think when you try it.
Kammouna, or Kibbeh Spice Mix
Kammouna is used in a huge number of Lebanese dishes. You can’t make fareeka, tomato kammouna, or kibbeh in any of its forms without this fragrant spice mix that fills the whole house with its wonderful aroma. Learn how to make it now.
How to Make Majadra Hamra
Majadra Hamra is a delicious, nutritious vegetarian dish—also called al-muhammara—and is the authentic southern Lebanese majadra. Try it!
Layali Lubnan (Lebanese Nights) with Nutella
Layali Lubnan with Nutella — an inventive layered dessert made of three layers. Simple and delicious; give it a try.
Qatayef Cones with Cream
Complete recipe for making the best fried qatayef filled with homemade cream. These qatayef are shaped into cones, deep-fried, then filled — give them a try!
Green Zaatar Bread
Green zaatar bread — very delicious with fresh zaatar and olives. Besides tasting great, it smells wonderful. Serve it for breakfast or use it to make the best sandwiches for the kids.