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How to Make Stuffed Cabbage
An easy, delicious homemade recipe for stuffed cabbage. Stuffed cabbage is a traditional dish known and loved across many Levantine countries.
How to Make Hala Al-Ruz (Rice Dessert)
An easy Hala Al-Ruz recipe made with commonly available ingredients. You can garnish it as you like with nuts or lemon-blossom (zahr) water.
Pumpkin Kibbeh
Pumpkin kibbeh is one of the tastiest kibbeh recipes and is no less delicious than meat kibbeh! It’s nice to try something different, and pumpkin kibbeh is a great idea, especially for fans of vegetarian food.
Special Pumpkin Kibbeh
A vegetarian pumpkin kibbeh filled with spinach, chickpeas, pomegranate, and walnuts too! An irresistible recipe you have to try. You can bake or fry the kibbeh, as you like.
Stuffed Zucchini and Grape Leaves with Lamb
Stuffed zucchini and grape leaves with lamb — a classic Arab mahshi recipe that almost every home cook knows, each with her own touch. Here’s a new version we add to our long list of stuffed-vegetable recipes.
Homemade Pizza Sauce
Pizza sauce the traditional way. The blend of herbs and seasonings gives it a wonderful taste, just like store-bought — if not better. Why buy ready-made when we can make it at home?
How to Make Red Pepper Paprika
A wonderful recipe for making paprika, or sweet red pepper powder, at home with no preservatives. Paprika is an essential seasoning that adds a delicious flavor to many dishes.
Kibbeh with Zucchini Pulp
Kibbeh with zucchini pulp is a very delicious vegetarian recipe, and the filling is wonderful too! Kibbeh is no longer limited to meat or potatoes... We have a new alternative for vegetarian food lovers.
Armenian-Style Oil-Stuffed Fasting Eggplant (Yalanji)
Armenian-style oil-stuffed fasting eggplant, also known as yalanji — a very popular Syrian recipe. We recommend trying it, especially since it’s vegetarian and light.
Qawarma Meat
How to make qawarma meat with an easy, tried-and-tested homemade recipe! Qawarma is one of the Lebanese pantry staples, often prepared at the end of summer to be used during the cold winter months. It is fried and salted meat, known in some Arab countries as dried meat or "qadeed." It is usually served with fried eggs or added over seasoned hummus, as well as many traditional Lebanese dishes.
Roasted Cauliflower Salad
Roasted cauliflower salad with a mix of vegetables, pomegranate seeds, and a delicious tahini dressing. A wonderful, nourishing, healthy recipe that’s perfect for vegetarian eaters.
How to Make Falafel Patties
Falafel patties are at their best just after they come out of the frying oil. They are a very popular dish in the Levant and in Egypt, where they are also called taameya. Do you know how to make them and the secrets to success at home?
How to Make the Best Homemade Falafel?
Homemade falafel like no other. It's essential to soak the fava beans and chickpeas for two days, then grind them well with the other ingredients. Serve with taratur and vegetables, or serve as a salad.
Chicken Rice Pilaf
This recipe for rice with chicken is one of the most commonly prepared for festive occasions and lunch gatherings in the Levant, especially Lebanon; it’s delicious and elegant when served, and suitable for hosting a large number of guests.













