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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.
Kibbeh in Yogurt with Lemon and Coriander
Kibbeh in yogurt with lemon and coriander is a wonderful recipe that combines the Lebanese yogurt-style kibbeh with the Iraqi touch of coriander and lemon. This dish is served hot, not cold.
Maqluba with Meat and Eggplant
Maqluba with meat and eggplant — a classic and delicious rice dish of Jordanian origin. Some people prefer it with chicken. Here are the details to make it.
Dried Molokhia with Chicken
Dried molokhia cooked with coriander, garlic and chicken — a rich, flavorful dish worth the effort. Serve with rice and vermicelli.
stuffed zucchini Kousa Ablama with Yogurt
Delicious stuffed zucchini in a yogurt-based sauce. Serve hot with rice or enjoy cold as a refreshing option.
Stuffed Potatoes with Ground Meat
Stuffed potatoes with ground meat—delicious in taste and beautiful in presentation. This recipe doesn’t require many ingredients or much time to prepare. Try these stuffed potatoes with ground meat and serve them with rice for the whole family.
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.
Smoked Chicken Mandi
If you love rice and bold flavors, you’ll enjoy this mandi of smoked chicken. This recipe comes from Indian cuisine, which is also similar to Pakistani cuisine; both cuisines rely on strong, distinctive spices, with curry being particularly prominent.
How to Make a Vegetable Tray Bake
Baked stuffed vegetables are a delicious, practical recipe that suits the whole family. You can serve this baked stuffed vegetable tray with cooked rice and a green salad.
Da'oqiya (Pistachio Semolina Dessert)
Da'oqiya, also called pistachio mafrouka, is a rich Lebanese dessert made from semolina dough with pistachios and a layer of cream (qishta). The recipe includes detailed steps for both the semolina layers and the cream fillings.
Beef Maqluba with Vegetables
Beef Maqluba with vegetables — layers of meat, mixed vegetables, and rice — served as a molded, cake-like mound and garnished with nuts. A rich and very tasty meal. Serve it with salad and yogurt.
How to Make Om Ali Dessert with Puff Pastry
Om Ali is one of the most famous and delicious Egyptian desserts... Here we bring you an easy Om Ali recipe with puff pastry, but in the Lebanese style! So we invite Egyptian women to send us their recipes :) and we’ll see whether there’s anything easier than our recipe :)!! Enjoy
Eggplant Rolls with Kofta
Eggplant rolls with kofta in a very special recipe. You should try it as a change from serving the delicious kofta dish. Serve with rice.
Stuffed Pumpkin
Stuffed pumpkin with rice and minced meat — a very special recipe in both taste and presentation! Who wants the method? Let’s learn it and impress our guests and family with it.
Stuffed Grape Leaves in Olive Oil
A classic Lebanese/Shami vegetarian recipe that brightens any table. Add a tablespoon of sumac to the filling for extra tang.
Chicken Stroganoff
Chicken Stroganoff is one of the most delicious Russian dishes that is popular here... Here is this easy recipe... Serve with boiled pasta or rice with corn.
How to Make Labneh Madabala
How to make Labneh Madabala (labneh balls) with a tried-and-true recipe. Labneh Madabala is one of the most famous Lebanese preserved foods and a staple in every home.
Tripoli-Style Fish Sayadiyeh
Tripoli-style fish sayadiyeh from northern Lebanon — a delicious, reliable way to prepare fried fish with rice. The recipe also includes a simple tahini sauce.