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Red Mujadara the Authentic Way
A wonderful recipe for red Mujadara, crafted in the southern Lebanese style, offering a rich take on this classic dish.
Brownie Cake
An easy, chocolatey brownie-style cake that comes together quickly and pleases chocolate lovers. It’s pantry-friendly and great for a quick dessert.
Salmon with Fresh Cream and Spinach
A delicious, Western-style salmon recipe with cream and spinach. A great way to learn a new preparation for salmon to add to an Arab home-cooking repertoire and enjoy this flavorful, nutritious fish.
Kousa Sheikh (Stuffed Zucchini in Yogurt)
Kousa Sheikh stuffed zucchini cooked in a creamy yogurt sauce. Zucchini are stuffed with minced meat (no rice); served with rice and vermicelli. A delicious yogurt-based dish any time.
Lettuce and Heart-of-Palm (Palmito) Salad
A light, fresh lettuce and heart-of-palm salad — very tasty with steak and with many rice dishes, especially shrimp rice.
Chicken with Vegetables Baked in the Oven
Chicken with vegetables... a mixed baking dish of fresh vegetables alongside pieces of chicken — nothing better. You can serve it with rice on the side. Here is how to prepare this rich meal!
Chicken Oatmeal Soup
A nourishing oatmeal soup with chicken; perfect as a lunch starter or as a complete dinner. Enjoy this easy home-style recipe.
No-Condensed-Milk Raffaello Balls
A quick, practical Raffaello balls recipe without sweetened condensed milk. With just a few ingredients and minimal time, you can make a delicious Raffaello-style dessert.
Pea and Carrot Stew
A delicious homemade pea and carrot stew! You can also add diced potatoes. Serve it with fluffy rice and vermicelli!
Broad Green Bean Stew
Broad (flat) green beans make one of the tastiest stews. They’re cooked with meat, garlic and both fresh and dried coriander for a lovely flavor. Serve with rice.
Tatbeeqah (Chicken Mansaf)
Tatbeeqah rice with chicken is a classic, comforting traditional recipe a home cook turns to when unsure what to make—or to impress guests. Finished with toasted nuts.
Easy Ablama Zucchini in Tomato Sauce
Easy Ablama zucchini is within reach — you won't need to hollow the zucchini, which cuts the prep time in half. Serve this delicious, light dish with rice.
Avocado and Qishta (Cream) Dessert
Avocado and qishta — a perfectly harmonious pair. We often serve avocado juice with cottage-style qishta, but in this recipe the cream is cooked and just as delicious. Don’t forget fresh seasonal fruit!
How to Make 'Fake' Chicken Thighs
The thighs in the picture aren't real—the filling is chicken, vegetables and potato wrapped in puff pastry, then coated with egg and breadcrumbs and fried. A distinctive recipe!
English Fruit Cake with Dried Fruit
English fruit cake with dried fruit — perfect with a cup of tea. Great for kids’ school snacks. A very popular loaf-style cake. Try it!
Easy Maakaroon Dessert
An easy, delicious Maakaroon — fried sweets dipped in syrup. Drain and serve cold at room temperature. Homemade sweets are lovely, especially when quick to prepare.
English Almond Cookies
Almond cookies (almond biscuits) — very tasty. A classic English-style sweet, great for entertaining and delicious with coffee or tea. Try it.
Vegetable and Meat Stew
A hearty vegetable stew with meat — one of the best stews to serve alongside rice. The recipe also includes a simple basmati-with-butter method. You can add more vegetables to taste.

















