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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.
Homemade Beef Shawarma
Delicious homemade beef shawarma — an authentic, carefully made recipe. Homemade shawarma is lighter since it doesn’t contain much fat. This recipe includes tips to make it extra tasty — don’t forget the parsley salad and tahini (tartar) sauce.
Turkish Kısır Salad
Turkish Kısır salad. Do you know it, or have you heard of it before? It is a little like tabbouleh. Check out the recipe to learn how to make it and the differences between the two dishes.
How to Make the Best Francisco
Francisco is one of the most delicious dishes from Mexican cuisine. Here is the full authentic recipe. It's important to marinate the chicken for some time to get the best flavor.
How to Make Authentic Kuwaiti Machboos
To prepare delicious Kuwaiti machboos, use this detailed and clear recipe. Machboos is one of the best Gulf dishes ever—if you try it once, you’ll make it a hundred times!
Namoura (Basbousa) Recipe
A very tasty Namoura recipe made the authentic way and easy to follow. You can control the amount of syrup to achieve the sweetness you want.
Traditional Lamb Farakeh (Lebanese Meat Croquettes)
Farakeh is a proud Lebanese appetizer and one of the most delicious dishes people love. Here is a tasty, easy recipe for the best lamb farakeh.
Baalbek-Style Fatayer
Baalbek-style fatayer is a famous pastry in Baalbek, Lebanon. The meat-filled version is loved across many Lebanese regions. Here is the authentic Baalbek-style fatayer recipe.
How to Make Lebanese Mafruka
Mafruka with vegetables and bulgur is one of the tastiest Lebanese salads, famous in South Lebanon! It is eaten with lettuce or cabbage leaves, like tabbouleh, or even grape leaves. Its ingredients are like tabbouleh, with a difference in the preparation method.
How to Make Kabis (Pickled Cucumbers)
Kabis (pickled cucumbers) — here is an authentic recipe. This version does not use vinegar, though many recipes do. Important: store the pickles in tightly sealed, sterilized jars. This pickle is very delicious and well known.
Samosa Pastry Dough
Delicious, easy samosa pastry dough with a detailed, start-to-finish recipe. Try this authentic samosa dough — you can choose any filling you like.
Grape Leaves Stuffed with Lamb Rib Meat
Grape leaves are a centerpiece at the table, especially for celebrations and banquets. The best version is when they are prepared with lamb to add richness to the leaves and to season the meat with a tangy, zesty kick. Here is the authentic method for preparing grape leaves with lamb rib meat. Give it a try and enjoy!
Beef Tongue with Garlic and Lemon
Beef tongue with garlic and lemon is one of those special dishes that some women may hesitate to prepare, but this authentic recipe will surely encourage you. Why not try it? It is very delicious.
Beirut Muftaqa (Traditional Muftaqa)
Muftaqa — a classic Beirut dessert that needs patience, time and effort (often more than one person helps with the stirring). With Shou Tabkhin you’ll enjoy authentic muftaqa made the traditional way.
How to Make Ghraybeh Dessert
Ghraybeh is a homemade, old-fashioned treat that’s so delicious and authentic! These easy sweets need only 3 ingredients. Try them!
Rice Tabbouleh with Chicken
Rice with chicken and minced meat, or “tatbiqa,” is one of the recipes the whole family tends to agree on! You can also substitute the meat with chicken.
How do I make rice pudding?
How do I make rice pudding? It may sound simple, but rice pudding needs patience and a very low heat to get the best result. Here is the authentic method.
Stuffed Eggplant and Zucchini with Lamb Ribs
Stuffed eggplant and zucchini with rich, flavorful lamb ribs — an authentic home-style recipe. The vegetables are cooked in tomato sauce and the lamb's cooking broth for a deeply savory taste. Try this special recipe.

















