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Baked Kofta Tray with Tahini
Kofta with tahini — a practical, delicious twist on traditional kofta. Serve with rice.
Kabsa with Meat and Chicken
Kabsa with meat and chicken — a delicious rice recipe. A practical rice-and-vegetable dish that everyone loves. Can be made using the chicken or meat cooking liquid. Garnished with nuts.
How to Make Saj Bread
Saj (marqooq) is one of the lightest, most delicious Lebanese breads. It’s perfect for breakfast and for serving with many main dishes, especially mujadara.
Spicy Potatoes (Batata Harra)
Batata Harra is one of the most famous and delicious Lebanese appetizers. A very tasty, practical recipe that dresses any table alongside other salads. You can control the heat by adjusting the amount of garlic or a pinch of ground red pepper.
Gulf-Style Meat Salona (Meat Stew)
Meat salona is a famous Gulf dish known across the Arab world for its rich flavor. A hearty stew of meat and vegetables served with cooked rice.
Daqoos / Tomato Sauce
Daqoos (tomato sauce) is one of the tastiest Gulf-style sauces served with rice and many types of meat and fish. Easy to make and delicious over rice.
Fattoush
Fattoush is a famous Lebanese salad featuring coarsely chopped fresh vegetables, a tangy dressing, and crispy toasted or fried bread, which sets it apart from other salads.
How to Make Chicken with Vegetables in the Oven
Enjoy this complete meal: a whole chicken baked with vegetables, served alongside a delicious rice dish. Discover the simple marinade that gives the chicken the flavor and color you want. Bon appétit!
How to Make Zucchini with Yogurt
Yogurt dishes are especially popular in summer, and cooks prepare zucchini with yogurt in many different ways. Here is a delicious, tried-and-tested new recipe: zucchini stuffed with rice and meat in yogurt. Enjoy!
How to Prepare Grilled and Roasted Chicken
There are many marinades and ways to grill and roast chicken, but this simple and flavorful method is sure to please. Try this technique for grilled and roasted chicken and serve it with rice and salad for lunch or dinner.
Creamy Chicken with Mushrooms
A delicious Creamy Chicken with Mushrooms dish—great with pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables.
How to Make Muftaqa
Muftaqa is one of the most popular traditional dishes from Beirut. This recipe shows you how to make muftaqa clearly and in the original style followed in the Lebanese capital, Beirut.
Kibbeh Nayeh
Kibbeh nayeh is the crown jewel of Lebanese cuisine. Some people are surprised by the idea of eating raw, uncooked kibbeh, but this traditional heritage dish goes beyond any hesitation, with the constant reminder that it must be prepared carefully, following proper standards of cleanliness and quality.
Spicy Eggplant
This spicy eggplant recipe, made this way, is one of the old and well-known Lebanese dishes. It is completely vegetarian, and its ingredients are found in every home.
Mghammar
Mghammar is one of those traditional Lebanese dishes that brings back many memories... Some people love it, while others can’t even bear to hear its name... Which side are you on? :)
Fig Jam Tart
Fig jam tart is a celebration of culinary creativity, marrying a traditional tart dough with a fig jam filling used in Lebanese cooking.
Manzalah
Manzalah is a traditional dish from Lebanese culinary heritage. It stands out for its bold flavor as well as the many benefits of its varied ingredients.
Mghmour
Mghmour is one of those traditional Lebanese dishes that brings back many memories... Some people love it, while others can't stand even hearing its name... Which side are you on? :)