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Cooked Taro with Abu Shousha
Taro, abu zmeit, and abu shousha are all names for the same thing! Who knows taro and who has tasted it with kibbeh arnabieh? It can also be made in other ways, like this one. Try it—it is very wholesome and delicious.
Baqlah with Spinach and Chard
Baqlah is a well-known southern Lebanese dish built on greens cooked with coarse bulgur. In this version we make it with spinach and chard, for a delicious, nourishing, and healthy meal.
Easy Wheat Harissa with Chicken
This easy wheat harissa with chicken doesn’t require special cooking techniques or equipment. It’s a simple, tested recipe that needs only extra simmering time to ensure the wheat grains are fully cooked.
Veal Roast with Vegetables and Mushroom Sauce
A complete, rich and distinctive veal roast recipe — from start to finish. No oven needed: everything you see in the photo is cooked in a skillet. Don’t miss it!
Lebanese Nights Dessert (Layali Lubnan)
A delicious, easy Lebanese dessert featuring layers of cooked and fresh qeshta (creamy clotted cream) and nuts for a rich, distinctive finish.
Yellow Rice with Chicken
Yellow rice with chicken is a delicious dish of fluffy rice cooked in chicken stock and colored with turmeric, or with duga safra. It is finished with a topping of tasty nuts. Here is the method.
Dried Molokhia with Chicken
Dried molokhia cooked with coriander, garlic and chicken — a rich, flavorful dish worth the effort. Serve with rice and vermicelli.
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.
Wheat Harissa with Chicken
Wheat harissa (harisa) is very nourishing and delicious when cooked properly—mash the wheat grains while cooking. It goes well with chicken or meat.
Potato Pizza
A fabulous potato-crust pizza that's vegetarian-friendly and suitable for those with gluten sensitivities or wheat allergies.
Grape Leaves and Zucchini with Lemon
Grape leaves and zucchini cooked with lemon — a family favorite. It takes time to prepare but is worth it; try making it at least once a month.
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.
Homemade Halawet el‑Jibn (Sweet Cheese Rolls)
A detailed homemade recipe for halawet el‑jibn (sweet cheese rolls), including how to make the traditional cooked cream filling. The recipe gives all the steps to make delicious halawet el‑jibn at home.
Carrot Dessert with Ashta
Carrot dessert... very delicious. This chilled dessert consists of two layers: one of cooked carrots and one of ashta. Here is the authentic way to make it, and you will definitely love it.
How to Make Shish Barak
Shish barak is a very delicious dish and truly suitable for this hot time of year. It is a light meal based on small dough dumplings stuffed with minced meat and cooked in yogurt. You can use goat's milk yogurt or cow's milk yogurt, depending on your preference.
Easy Chicken Fajitas
Chicken fajitas are a popular Mexican dish in the Arab world. Prepare your own tortillas for a complete home-cooked meal from start to finish.















