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Spinach Stew with Meat Chunks
Spinach stew with meat — one of the tastiest and easiest stews! It can be made with ground meat or chunks and is delicious and nutritious either way. Spinach stew is best with a squeeze of lemon and is served with rice.
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!
Madradara (Rice and Lentils)
Madradara — a smart choice for a quick, nourishing meal. This rice-and-lentil dish is delicious with yogurt, salads and pickles.
Mujadara (Lentils and Rice)
Mujadara differs from red mujaddara by using large lentils and, in this version, rice replaces bulgur. Feel free to increase fried onions to taste.
Red Lentil Mujaddara
Red lentil mujaddara—delicious and simple! A very popular vegan recipe from southern Lebanon, perfect served with a green salad and yogurt.
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.
Chicken with Lemon and Garlic
Chicken with lemon and garlic is a traditional recipe made by many home cooks in their own way. Try this successful method that relies on boiling the chicken and then browning it.
Mujaddara with Bulgur and Lentils (Mhmara)
A distinctive bulgur-and-lentil mujaddara — topped here with a little crispy fried onion. This mujaddara is a pride of southern Lebanon.
Dry Mulukhiyah with Chicken
Dry mulukhiyah with chicken — a beloved, distinctive dish served with lemon and hot pepper to taste. A comforting, traditional meal.
Harraq Asba'o (Spicy Lentil and Dough Stew)
Harraq Asba'o — a delicious, rich Levantine dish combining lentils, a simple dough, tamarind, pomegranate molasses and fried onions. Try this traditional recipe.
Vegan Lentil Kibbeh
Yellow cracked lentil kibbeh in a wonderfully delicious recipe! If you have never tried this vegetarian dish before, you must make it now. The recipe details say it all about its delicious flavor.
How to Make Lemon Cupcakes
A wonderful, simple lemon cupcake recipe that doesn't require much decoration or time, perfect for kids to enjoy in their lunch boxes.
Swiss Chard Stem Dip
A simple, flavorful dip made from swiss chard stems — an easy appetizer many home cooks haven’t tried but should. Quick to prepare.
Koshari (Egyptian Lentil, Rice & Pasta Dish)
Koshari is one of the most famous dishes in Egyptian cuisine. It centers on lentils, rice, and pasta, but the accompanying sauces bring bold, distinctive flavors that suit a range of tastes.
Tangy Lemon Sponge Cake
A tangy lemon sponge cake made without an electric mixer — easy to whisk by hand with delicious results. Top with lemon glaze or sifted powdered sugar.
Grilled Kibbeh Hila
Kibbeh Hila—very tasty and attractive once shaped thin after stuffing. Delicious served with salads or soup.
Sour Lemon Cake with Sauce
A homemade, tried-and-true sour lemon cake with a super easy, delicious, and refreshing sauce. Serve it cold, or at least chill the sauce. Enjoy!
Red Lentil Mujaddara
Red mujaddara is one of the most delicious and famous vegetarian dishes from southern Lebanon. Be careful when frying the onions so they do not burn and turn the mujaddara bitter.

















