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Maldoum (Kofta) Tray Bake with Vegetables
Maldoum (kofta) and vegetables baked in a tray — a rich, satisfying dish. You can add any vegetables you like. Serve with rice.
Green Zucchini with Lamb and Tomatoes
Green zucchini with lamb and tomatoes — an easy, light stew (zucchini is light by nature). As with most stews, serve with rice and toasted vermicelli.
How to Make Grilled White Tawook
White tawook is especially delicious when grilled over charcoal. Try this distinctive marinade — sweet green pepper pairs nicely. An easy, flavorful recipe.
Chicken and Potatoes in the Oven
A beloved, classic roast — chicken and potatoes baked with a simple, flavorful marinade. Serve with rice, salad or bread.
Maquda (Laban Amu)
Maquda, called Laban Amu in parts of southern Lebanon, also known as Shakriyeh with rice — a delicious yogurt-based dish with boiled meat and small onions, served with rice and vermicelli.
How to Make Green Bean Stew
Green bean stew is delicious, healthy, and flavorful, especially since green beans are in season and readily available now. This green bean stew is cooked with meat and served with vermicelli rice.
Freekeh with Chicken
Freekeh with chicken is cooked just like rice, but it must be soaked first because it is a little hard. For those who do not know freekeh, it is green wheat, rich in nutrients and delicious in taste. We recommend trying it.
Fake Orange Blossom Jam
A very practical alternative to orange blossom jam, this time made with easily available orange peels. Try this recipe to use the peels as a garnish for all kinds of Oriental desserts.
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!
Pea and Carrot Stew
A delicious homemade pea and carrot stew! You can also add diced potatoes. Serve it with fluffy rice and vermicelli!
How to Make Pumpkin Soup
Pumpkin soup is one of those light and easy soups. You do need to add other vegetables to the pumpkin to balance its flavor and sweetness. Enjoy this delicious recipe!
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.
How to Make Cold (Iced) Coffee
A simple homemade recipe for cold/iced coffee—easier than you think. Tastes like the café version, even better. This drink is truly refreshing and requires only coffee and sweetened condensed milk.
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.