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Vegetable Stew with Meat
A practical and easy homemade vegetable stew... Serve it with fluffy rice, of course! You can also add any vegetables you like to the recipe.
Meat on Dough (Lahm bi Ajeen)
Lahm bi Ajeen — one of the tastiest pastries, typically served with yogurt or ayran and a squeeze of lemon. Here’s a detailed method to make it at home.
Dawood Basha (Meatballs) with Rice
Dawood Basha — an easy, hearty meal that comes together quickly. Prepare the meatballs; the rest won’t take much time. The meatballs cook with potatoes and the dish is served with rice.
Beirut Muftaqa (Traditional Muftaqa)
Muftaqa — a classic Beirut dessert that needs patience, time and effort (often more than one person helps with the stirring). With Shou Tabkhin you’ll enjoy authentic muftaqa made the traditional way.
Stuffed Vegetables with Minced Meat
Stuffed vegetables with minced meat — a familiar, flexible recipe (some even call it “vegetable paradise”)! Try it — it pleases everyone.
Flaky Pie with Meat and Potato Filling
A very special flaky pie recipe with several detailed steps. The dough is quick and easy to prepare, especially since it does not need to rise!
Apricot Jam
Traditional apricot jam made at home—fresher and tastier than store-bought. Great on winter mornings with butter on warm bread; kids will love it.
Kibbeh with Labneh or with Meat and Cheese
A practical, easy kibbeh recipe—read the preparation steps and you’ll see it couldn’t be simpler.
Dried Fig Jam
Traditional dried fig jam — homemade is always best. Nuts and toasted sesame make the jam exceptional. The method is simple.
Green Beans in Oil
Green beans in oil are a practical, tasty vegetarian dish, especially for families and kids. This traditional Levantine recipe is popular across the Levant.
Easy Batata Hara
Batata hara is one of the tastiest potato recipes... seasoning it with cilantro and garlic gives it an amazing flavor! This dish is one of the most famous Lebanese appetizers.
Swiss Chard with Beans
Swiss chard with beans is a healthy and delicious vegetarian dish from the rich Lebanese kitchen, which includes hundreds of olive oil-based, very nourishing recipes.
Steak with Mushroom Sauce
A rich, satisfying steak with mushroom cream sauce. Cooking cream adds a lovely flavor to sauces served with meat or chicken—try this delicious recipe.
How to Make Foamy Yogurt
Foamy yogurt is a healthy, refreshing drink that takes little time or ingredients to prepare. It pairs well with meat-filled flatbread or any meat for a complete meal.
Potato Stew
A traditional, family-friendly potato stew, inexpensive and easy to make. Ideal for families and kids.
How to Make Bulgur with Tomatoes
A traditional, popular bulgur and tomato recipe. This beloved vegetarian dish can be served with yogurt and all kinds of green salad.
Grain Salad with Freekeh
A very tasty and highly nutritious recipe, especially for vegetarians seeking to compensate for the protein found in meat. A grain or legume salad that is easy to make and can be a complete meal.
Easy Homemade Beef Burger Patties
Why buy ready-made burger patties when you can make them this easily? A wonderful recipe for making burger meat from A to Z with ingredients found in every home.

















