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Oven-Roasted Chicken
A very tasty oven-roasted chicken recipe — highly recommended. This method keeps the meat juicy, even the breast. There’s a little trick in the recipe that helps the chicken brown like in restaurants!
Mexicana in Tortilla Bread
Mexicana in tortilla bread — two recipes in one. Find an easy method for the Mexicana meat, plus how to make tortillas for the sandwiches!
Curry Rice with Vegetables
Curry rice with vegetables — an easy, flavorful recipe. Serve with salad or alongside a meat dish. Enjoy!
Lahm bi Ajeen (Sfiha)
Lahm bi ajeen — also called sfiha or safiha — is a satisfying, delicious flat meat pastry. Serve with plain yogurt or a squeeze of lemon.
Tripoli-Style Lahm Bi'Ajin (Meat Flatbreads)
Tripoli in northern Lebanon is famed for its savory dishes. This recipe reveals the secret to preparing lahm bi'ajin in authentic Tripoli style.
Chicken and Potato Stew
Chicken and potato stew, also called "rosto"—though it is definitely different from meat rosto. Here is the tastiest way to make this stew with chicken breast, and you can also make it with thighs.
Turkish Pide (Turkish Meat Pies)
Turkish pide — a distinctive pastry recipe. The filling is flavorful and well-balanced. Try this recipe — you’ll love it.
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.
Sour Bulgur Kibbeh
Sour bulgur kibbeh... an unusual vegetarian recipe. Have you ever tried bulgur with lemon before? If not, you definitely should try it now. Follow the steps in detail to get the best appetizer. It can also be served alongside meat dishes.
Pepper Sauce
A homemade pepper sauce that is simply the best. If you don't know this sauce yet, you really need to learn how to make it because it truly changes the flavor of dishes, and it is also super delicious with all kinds of grilled meats.
Hummus with Tahini
Hummus with tahini is one of the tastiest Lebanese appetizers, served with grilled dishes, especially meat grills such as grilled meat or grilled kebab. Here is the best plate of hummus with tahini you may ever taste.
How to Make Vegetable Sambousek
Sambousek is one of the tastiest appetizers and side dishes served at celebrations. Here is a recipe for one of the best vegetable sambousek fillings, and you can use the same dough to make meat or cheese sambousek.
Beirut Rabbit Kibbeh
Rabbit kibbeh... who knows this old traditional Beirut dish? For those who don’t, it’s a dish of kibbeh meat patties cooked in a tahini sauce with onions and citrus juice. Very delicious and distinctive.
How to Make Vegetable Rice
Vegetable rice can be served alongside chicken or meat, or even on its own with yogurt and a green salad. Add any vegetables you like, حسب الرغبة.
Oven-Roasted Beef
A very delicious oven-roasted beef recipe. If you don’t have the time or setup to cook over charcoal, try this super-tasty oven method—just be sure to marinate the meat in advance!
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.
How to Make Maghli or Karawiya
Maghli is a delicious dessert made from sugar, finely ground rice, and spices. It requires frequent stirring during preparation, but you can lower the heat and stir occasionally to make it easier. Serve with nuts.
How to Make Tabbouleh
Authentic Lebanese tabbouleh. Eat it wrapped in cabbage or lettuce leaves or with a spoon — it’s perfect with fries and all kinds of grilled meats.

















