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Kabsa with Lamb Rib
Kabsa rice with a lamb rib — a very distinctive recipe. The rice is baked in a tray in the oven, which gives it a unique flavor. The meat topping and peas add the finishing touches.
Green Tortilla Bread
A great green tortilla bread recipe, perfect for fajitas or tacos. The green color comes from spinach—use spinach juice or pureed spinach for the dough.
Dawood Basha (Meatballs) with Rice
Dawood Basha is a dish of Turkish origin that has become a beloved family classic across the Arab world — popular with both children and adults.
Traditional Lamb Farakeh (Lebanese Meat Croquettes)
Farakeh is a proud Lebanese appetizer and one of the most delicious dishes people love. Here is a tasty, easy recipe for the best lamb farakeh.
How to Make Grilled Eggplant with Cheese
A distinctive way to serve roasted eggplant with vegetables in the oven. You can serve grilled eggplant with meat or on its own, alongside cooked rice.
Turkish Iskender Kebab
A renowned Turkish dish known for its flavorful meat toppings. Here is a wonderful, homemade Iskender Kebab recipe that is tried and delicious.
Baalbek-Style Fatayer
Baalbek-style fatayer is a famous pastry in Baalbek, Lebanon. The meat-filled version is loved across many Lebanese regions. Here is the authentic Baalbek-style fatayer recipe.
How to Make Kofta with Tahini
Kofta with tahini is a wonderful homemade recipe! Kofta cooks quickly because ground meat cooks fast, making this a practical dish for any busy working woman!
Turmeric Rice (Yellow Spiced Rice)
Turmeric rice, or yellow spiced rice, made with a cozy homemade recipe. We added aromatic seasonings to the rice, giving it a distinctive fragrance and flavor. This rice is delicious with meats, especially fish.
Oven-Roasted Chicken Marinade
Oven-roasted chicken marinade — with simple, pantry-friendly ingredients you’ll get a delicious tray-baked chicken. The chicken is especially delicious served with crispy potatoes.
Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Sun-dried tomatoes — delicious in many recipes. They work beautifully in pies, pizza, stews and more, adding a clear boost of flavor. Make them yourself!
Kibbeh Nayyeh (Raw Kibbeh) — Authentic Method
Raw kibbeh is one of the best-known Lebanese dishes. Use very fresh, high-quality meat and serve immediately after preparation.
Vegetable Spaghetti
Vegetable spaghetti is a delicious vegetarian recipe we highly recommend trying to balance your diet between red and white meats and plant-based meals.
How to Prepare Kibbeh with Raw Farakeh
Raw kibbeh and faraqeh are among Lebanon’s most famous dishes. Preparing kibbeh with raw faraqeh requires special care and strict hygiene when handling raw meat to protect health.
Maqroun Kibbeh Filled with Walnuts
We’re used to seeing fried kibbeh filled with meat, but this recipe is very inventive and sweet: fried maqroun dessert stuffed with walnuts! What do you think about trying this sweet kibbeh for a change?
Easy Eggplant Maqluba - Video
There are many maqluba recipes; some add potatoes and tomatoes, while others stick to the main ingredient, eggplant. We’ve prepared an easy maqluba recipe for you in this video, and we hope you enjoy it.
Eggplant Sheikh al-Mahshi — Lebanese Style
Sheikh al-Mahshi eggplant is one of the most delicious ways to prepare eggplant. The eggplants are stuffed after frying with minced meat and simmered in a tomato sauce. Serve with rice.
Lahma Bi Ajeen (Meat Flatbreads)
Lahma bi ajeen is a beloved Arab pastry—some like it with a squeeze of lemon, others prefer yogurt.