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Okra with Meat and Lamb Ribs
Okra with meat — a rich, distinctive stew, even more indulgent with lamb ribs. Here’s how to make it; hope you try it.
Okra Stew with Beef
Beef and okra stew is one of the tastiest stews. Bring these nourishing and wholesome dishes to your family menus so your kids grow up enjoying home-cooked, healthy, and delicious meals. Here is the beef and okra stew with step-by-step instructions!
Green Beans in Oil
Green beans in oil are a practical, tasty vegetarian dish, especially for families and kids. This traditional Levantine recipe is popular across the Levant.
Green Okra Stew
Green okra stew — a favorite for many because it’s tasty, delicious and nutritious. Serve with plain white rice or fluffy vermicelli rice.
Green Okra Stew with Meat
A delicious, traditional green okra stew. Okra is considered a luxurious, royal-style dish. You’ll also find the method for making rice with vermicelli in the recipe. Enjoy!
Green Beans in Olive Oil
A delicious homemade green beans in olive oil recipe! Serve it cold, and it tastes best when chilled from the refrigerator. Delicious with cucumber and onion.
How to Make Kousa bil Laban (Zucchini in Yogurt)
Kousa bil laban, like other yogurt-based dishes, is very distinctive and delicious. It takes some time to prepare because it’s made in stages, but the family will be delighted with this wonderful recipe—especially since we add some pieces of meat!
Swedish Meatballs
From Swedish cuisine comes this delicious, easy meatball recipe. Serve the meatballs with boiled or mashed potatoes and sauce for a complete, nourishing meal.
Swiss Chard with Beans
Swiss chard with beans is a healthy and delicious vegetarian dish from the rich Lebanese kitchen, which includes hundreds of olive oil-based, very nourishing recipes.
Oven-Roasted Turkey
Oven-roasted turkey is one of the tastiest dishes for gatherings. You can roast the turkey in an oven roasting bag or wrap it in aluminum foil — either way the result is delicious and reliable!
Eggless Mayonnaise
An egg-free mayonnaise recipe for anyone with an egg allergy or who simply dislikes the taste of eggs. It is also a great option for those concerned about egg spoilage in mayonnaise recipes.
Broccoli Chicken Soup
A soup rich in its ingredients and flavors. Broccoli soup with boiled chicken and a variety of vegetables, made with an easy recipe using ingredients commonly found at home.
Authentic Palestinian Musakhan Chicken
Authentic Palestinian musakhan chicken with a detailed, traditional recipe just as Palestinian women make it. Olive oil gives the chicken an extra touch in both browning and flavor, and don’t forget to be generous with the sumac.
Syrian Chard Kibbeh
Chard kibbeh — an easy, healthy vegan recipe because it’s boiled in hot water instead of fried. Served with a special sauce included in the recipe. Highly recommended!
Laminated Sambousek with Two Doughs
A brilliant, flaky sambousek made by combining two types of dough — water (oil) dough and butter dough. Try mixing two doughs in one recipe for extra flakiness. Full details below.
Bread Fritters
A very easy and practical recipe, especially when you have stale bread you don’t want to waste. Be sure to remove all moisture from the bread before frying the dough to avoid bubbles in hot oil.
Refreshing Fruit Juice
An easy recipe for refreshing fruit juice — great for using up a large amount of fresh fruit before it spoils. Serve chilled for your guests and family to enjoy.
Lemon Chicken Breast
An easy homemade lemon chicken breast — a light preparation that’s especially suitable for those on a diet. Serve with plain boiled rice for a healthier meal.

















