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Red Mujaddara (Red Lentils & Bulgur)
Red Mujaddara — a traditional Southern Lebanese dish made with small red lentils and coarse bulgur. Fry the onions until brown to achieve the characteristic color and flavor.
How Do I Make the Tastiest and Easiest Safouf?
An easy and very delicious recipe for making safouf... Safouf is one of the most loved and well-known traditional desserts across the Arab world.
Laban Amo (Shakrya) with Rice
Shakaryah (Laban Amo) is a traditional yogurt-based dish. Try this easy shakaryah recipe; we hope you enjoy it.
Cauliflower Maqluba (Zahri)
Cauliflower Maqluba, also known as Zahri, is a traditional dish with wide popularity. You can omit eggplant in this recipe, and you can adjust or increase the vegetables and add ground meat as desired.
Aleppine Kibbeh, Delicate Kibbeh
A somewhat different method for fried kibbeh, this version comes from the Aleppo kitchen. Try this traditional, flavorful approach as a change of pace.
Fried Stuffed Intestines
Fawaregh is one of the names for this traditional dish, which is popular in many countries around the world. It is known as fawaregh in the Levant, manbar in Egypt, and batcha in Iraq and Iran. Here is a special method for preparing it, then frying it to make it even more delicious.
Baked Pasta Tray with Minced Meat
Baked pasta tray with minced meat .. one of the tastiest practical recipes, perfect for a working woman or for serving the family a hot meal in a hurry. You should try it this traditional way that brings back the taste of our mothers' pasta.
Saffouf (Sfoof) with Carob Molasses
Saffouf with carob molasses—an updated take on a classic traditional sweet. You can replace some or all of the sugar with nutritious carob molasses for a delicious result.
Indian Puri (Fried Bread) with Korma Sauce
Puri — a popular Indian fried bread. Traditionally served with grilled spiced chicken, it’s also delicious with dairy, cheeses, or other dishes. This recipe includes an Indian korma sauce to serve alongside.
Turmeric Kaak (Kaak al-Aqda al-Safra)
Turmeric kaak (also called al-marqad) — a popular, much-loved traditional kaak. Methods vary regionally and by cook, but it’s consistently a favorite. Try it!
How to Make Peanut Stew
A new stew from African cuisine: peanut stew. Try making this stew as a change from the usual traditional dishes.
Savory Grape Leaf Cake
A cake of another kind! Grape leaf cake is a savory cake that changes the traditional grape leaves-wrapped recipe and presents it as a wonderful cake.
How to Make Meftoul with Tomatoes
A Palestinian vegetarian staple, maftoul with tomatoes (also called kuskuson in the local dialect), a tasty and popular traditional dish.
How to Make Russian Borscht Soup
An easy and very delicious Russian borscht soup recipe! A great recipe made with ingredients available in every home, and it will definitely be a refreshing change if you are tired of lentil soup and other traditional soups!
How to Make Red Mujaddara
Red mujaddara is a much-loved traditional dish! Every homemaker should serve this nourishing dish to her children. It is easy and inexpensive, and delicious with pickles and makdous!
Kibbeh with Yellow Lentils
Kibbeh with yellow lentils is a nutritious, tasty traditional dish. If you have frozen or pre-made kibbeh patties, this recipe takes less than an hour!
Keshk with Minced Meat
Keshk with minced meat — a traditional Lebanese breakfast, especially comforting in winter when a hot bowl of keshk gives warmth and energy. Keshk is a preserved pantry staple popular across Lebanon.
Zucchini with Bulgur
A traditional, light and nutritious dish combining zucchini and coarse bulgur. Serve with vegetables, salad or pickles.