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Fried Eggplant Recipe
Fried eggplant is a simple dish with traditional roots, and it includes tips to prevent the eggplant from soaking up too much frying oil. It also features a delicious mint yogurt sauce to pair with the eggplant.
Chicken Maqluba with Vegetables
Chicken maqluba with vegetables in an easy, clear recipe worth trying. You can serve chicken maqluba with vegetables alongside yogurt and a fresh vegetable salad.
Bulgur Kibbeh with Meat Filling
Bulgur kibbeh (without meat in the dough) — flour and oil are added until a cohesive, moldable dough forms. The filling is classic seasoned meat. A tasty, different kibbeh worth trying.
Hummus with Tahini and Meat
Homemade hummus with tahini, made even better with tender filet beef! In just a few steps, you can make the perfect meal. Serve with Arabic bread.
Lahm bi Ajeen (Meat Flatbreads) Recipe
A detailed, excellent Lahm bi Ajeen recipe — from making the soft, pillowy dough to the meat topping and baking method. All steps and timings included.
Shish Barak Without Meat
Ingredients: 2 dried onions, finely chopped; black pepper; salt; 1 cup coarse white bulgur; 1/2 cup water; fried pine nuts; 1 kilo yogurt; 2 tablespoons starch; 1 cup water to dissolve the starch. Method: Soak the bulgur with a little water and leave it damp or soaked for about 20 minutes. Finely chop the onion...
Fried Eggplant with Cauliflower and Tomatoes
A method for frying eggplant and cauliflower that helps prevent the vegetables from soaking up oil. Serve fried eggplant and fried cauliflower with the fried tomato sauce described in this recipe.
Vegetarian Fatteh (No Meat)
We're back with a vegetarian fatteh recipe. Don't be surprised by the ingredients, including a touch of sugar. Try the recipe and judge for yourself — we tried it and it has become our favorite fatteh.
Fried Kibbeh (Levantine Meat Kibbeh)
A classic Levantine favorite—crispy, meat-filled kibbeh with an approachable home-style method.
How to Make Makdous Eggplant in Detail
This detailed makdous eggplant recipe covers everything from preparing the eggplant to making the filling. Nothing beats this homemade pantry staple, especially served with mujaddara.
Lahm Bi Ajeen (Arabic Meat Flatbreads)
A classic homemade Lahm Bi Ajeen recipe — tried and guaranteed. All ingredients are easy to find and homemade is tastier and cleaner than store-bought.
Chicken Lasagna
A delicious chicken lasagna recipe. It takes some time because it’s made in stages, but the result is wonderfully different from the usual. You’ve probably tried meat or vegetarian lasagna before—this one is new and worth trying.
Vegetarian Pea and Carrot Stew (No Meat)
A light, flavorful vegetarian stew of peas and carrots, brightened with cilantro, garlic and tomato. Easy, healthy and perfect served with white rice or rice with vermicelli.
Frozen Okra Stew
Okra is a very delicious and very nutritious vegetable. There are different ways to prepare okra, whether with oil or with meat. This recipe is for okra stew with pieces of meat, served alongside rice.
Tripoli-Style Grilled Kibbeh
Grilled kibbeh with meat and lamb fat, made the way people in Tripoli in northern Lebanon prepare it. A special, delicious recipe fit for kings.
Beef Kebabs with Cherry Sauce
Cherry meat kebabs are one of the tastiest and most famous dishes of Aleppan cuisine. Anyone who loves the combination of sweet and savory flavors, or meat with fruit, will fall in love with this wonderful dish—just as we did!
Chicken Rice Recipe
A delicious chicken and rice dish that's perfect for any occasion. Try the chicken rice using the method in this recipe, and learn how to properly brown the chicken. You can also add ground meat to the rice if you like. Bon appétit!
Upside-Down Rice with Fava Beans and Chicken
Rice with fava beans and chicken... do you know this recipe? A mix of maqluba, rice with fava beans, and rice with chicken!!! Try it — it’s definitely delicious with yogurt!

















