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Baked Potato Souffle in a Tray
Potato souffle, or potatoes baked in a tray with meat, is an easy and delicious traditional dish. Serve it alongside a vegetable salad or fattoush.
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.
Yogurt Fatteh
Fatteh is a Lebanese dish commonly eaten for breakfast. Each region has its own method; some prefer it lighter and meatless, while others like it with meat.
Fried Kibbeh (Levantine Meat Kibbeh)
A classic Levantine favorite—crispy, meat-filled kibbeh with an approachable home-style method.
Kibbeh Hila
A heritage classic! Kibbeh Hila is a traditional dish our ancestors prepared when meat was scarce, using dough and bulgur to compensate for the lack of meat. Hence the name Kibbeh Hila.
How to Make Armenian Kebab Kubbeh
For tahini lovers, here is a wonderful traditional recipe: Armenian kubbeh, a mix of meat, kubbeh, tahini, and abou sfer lemons. It is a truly distinctive dish you will not find just anywhere. Here is the delicious and tried-and-true method for making Armenian kubbeh.
Okra in Oil with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Lebanese cuisine is rich in vegetarian recipes, and this okra dish, besides being cooked in oil, also relies on sun-dried tomatoes.
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.
Kousa Apalma with Tahini
A nontraditional take on stuffed zucchini (kousa). This version features a chicken filling, though the classic recipe uses minced meat. Try our chicken-filled Kousa Apalma with Tahini and enjoy.
Brazilian Coxinha (Chicken Croquettes)
Brazilian coxinha — a delicious homemade recipe for savory fried chicken croquettes. These filled potato-and-flour dumplings are a popular Brazilian snack with a wonderful flavor. Worth trying!
Zucchini with Bulgur (Stuffed)
Zucchini with bulgur follows the same idea as traditional stuffed zucchini, but the filling relies on bulgur, chickpeas, mint, and tomatoes instead of rice and meat. A great option for dieting since bulgur provides fullness with fewer calories.
How to Make Qabawat (Stuffed Sheep Tripe) Authentically
Qabawat, or sheep tripe stuffed with rice and minced meat... an old traditional dish... it takes time to clean properly, but stuffing and cooking it is very easy... Enjoy!
Potato Kibbeh Stuffed with Labneh and Walnuts
Potato kibbeh differs from traditional kibbeh because it contains no meat, and this particular potato kibbeh recipe is special because it is filled with labneh and walnuts... a wonderful recipe in both appearance and taste
Maamoul with Marzipan (Marseban) Filling
This Maamoul filled with marseban (almond/pistachio paste) combines a traditional maamoul dough with a French-style marseban filling. Try this wonderful recipe—you’ll love it.
Date and Walnut Maamoul Fingers
Date and walnut maamoul fingers are a delicious, easy-to-make dessert to prepare at home. Serve these date-and-walnut ma’amoul fingers for special occasions and holidays as a variation on traditional ma’amoul.
Laban Ummo or Shakriyeh
Shakriyeh, or Laban Ummo with rice as it is also called in some regions and countries, is one of the traditional dishes that is both delicious and easy to prepare. Teach your children to enjoy our traditional dishes that are healthy and varied.
Layali Lubnan (Lebanese Nights) with Syrup
Layali Lubnan with syrup or honey — a much-loved, two-layer dessert topped with nuts. Simple to prepare and always popular.
Qamar al-Din or Qamar Over the Clouds
Qamar al-Din Over the Clouds is a well-known Lebanese dessert, especially in Tripoli. This recipe blends a milk-based pudding with qamar al-din for a delicious, easy dessert.