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Chicken Fatteh
Chicken Fatteh, a quick and fresh take. Rice is included in this recipe as a core component with chicken and yogurt, making this dish a complete meal.
Kibbeh Nayeh with Fried Meat
Kibbeh nayeh is one of the most famous and delicious Lebanese dishes, with roots in southern Lebanon. Today we’re serving it with a topping of fried meat. It’s a very special dish, and the flavor is absolutely wonderful.
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.
Bulgur with Chicken
A light, flavorful bulgur-with-chicken dish — similar to rice in texture — served nicely with salad or yogurt.
How to Make the Tastiest Rice Pudding
How to make the tastiest rice pudding! This traditional recipe was one mothers used to make for their children as a healthy, delicious, and light dessert. Try it with this special garnish.
Bulgur with Vermicelli and Chicken
Bulgur with vermicelli and chicken, topped with fried nuts... a super tasty homemade recipe. Bulgur with chicken is one of the best dishes that suits the whole family!
Turkish Sheet-Pan Kebab
Turkish sheet-pan kebab — an easy, practical recipe the whole family will enjoy. Serve with white rice or rice with vermicelli. Enjoy!
Fried Awama (Luqaimat / Lokma)
Awama — a simple, traditional Arabic sweet. The dough balls are fried in two stages for the perfect crispness, then transferred straight from the oil into syrup. Enjoy!
Fine Rice Pudding
Fine rice pudding — a simple, quick, and nourishing dessert loved by both children and adults. Serve it to guests and it’s sure to be a hit.
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.
Baked Kofta Tray with Spicy Potatoes
Baked kofta with potatoes and hot peppers — an easy, delicious recipe that’s practical for busy home cooks. Adding hot peppers is optional.
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.
Pan-Fried Potato Patties
Pan-fried potato patties made with an easy, no-fuss recipe... a practical, quick recipe, and best of all, it doesn't need an oven :) Enjoy the potatoes with cheese alongside soup or salad.
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.
Ma'karoun Fried Sweets (Ma'karoun)
Ma'karoun — an old-fashioned, popular fried sweet soaked in syrup. Rich and indulgent, it’s a longtime favorite. Here’s how to make it.
Stuffed and Fried Kibbeh
A detailed, classic stuffed kibbeh recipe. Kibbeh can be served raw, grilled or fried — this version explains every step for great results.
How to Make the Best Rice Pudding
Rice pudding is one of the tastiest and lightest desserts, and it could not be easier to make. Some people add pouring cream, while others prefer the traditional way our grandmothers made it. Which do you prefer?
Crispy Fried Chicken
A very delicious homemade crispy chicken recipe that everyone will love and keep asking for again and again. It is important to marinate the chicken well for a better result and great flavor.

















