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Tomato Bulgur (Bulgur with Tomatoes)
Tomato bulgur is a healthy Lebanese vegetarian dish, perfect for summer. You can add ground meat if you like. Very tasty served with fresh vegetables and pickles.
How to Make the 'Fake' Kunafa
A 'fake' kunafa recipe using readily available, low-cost ingredients. This shortcut kunafa saves you from needing special kunafa pastry and is easy to prepare.
How to Make Saj Bread
Saj (marqooq) is one of the lightest, most delicious Lebanese breads. It’s perfect for breakfast and for serving with many main dishes, especially mujadara.
Maamoul with Marzipan (Marseban) Filling
This Maamoul filled with marseban (almond/pistachio paste) combines a traditional maamoul dough with a French-style marseban filling. Try this wonderful recipe—you’ll love it.
Potato Kibbeh
Potato kibbeh — a tasty vegetarian appetizer that can also serve as a main course. A simple, easy recipe. Serve with olive oil and fresh vegetables.
Spicy Potatoes (Batata Harra)
Batata Harra is one of the most famous and delicious Lebanese appetizers. A very tasty, practical recipe that dresses any table alongside other salads. You can control the heat by adjusting the amount of garlic or a pinch of ground red pepper.
Easy Meshabbak (Arabic Funnel Fritters)
An extremely easy, clear recipe for meshabbak. This popular traditional sweet is an old favorite that never goes out of style.
Crispy Chicken (Restaurant-Style)
Restaurant-style crispy chicken that's very successful and delicious. Serve with fries, coleslaw and ketchup—or garlic sauce.
Cappuccino (No Machine)
Cappuccino — an Italian-style coffee drink that’s become very popular. A type of coffee enjoyed for its foam, best served hot. Here’s a quick homemade method.
Oven-Baked Kofta Fingers
Oven-baked kofta... a rich meal in a short time. Prepare the kofta mixture, shape it into fingers, then bake it in the oven with onions and tomatoes. Serve with potatoes, salad, especially Biwaz, and a side of hummus mutabal also pairs perfectly :)
Mahalabia with Date Syrup
A fresh and delicious dessert idea: mahalabia with date syrup. Try this tested home recipe and you’re sure to love it.
How to Make Grilled and Roasted Chicken
Marinated chicken baked in the oven is a very delicious recipe. Serve the grilled chicken with fries or roasted potatoes and any green salad you like for a luxurious, complete meal.
Shrimp Fatteh Recipe
Shrimp Fatteh blends traditional chickpea and eggplant layers with succulent shrimp. A creative and tasty recipe that will elevate any table.
How Do You Make the Easiest Cheese Dessert?
Cheese dessert is a beloved traditional recipe enjoyed year-round, and it has a special place on the Ramadan sweets table. Enjoy making this easy, tested homemade version.
How to Make the Easiest Chicken and Vegetable Soup
A wonderful chicken and vegetable soup recipe! What makes this soup special is that it contains no oil or butter, and it can be served with a little toasted or fried bread. You can also add a tablespoon of butter, if desired, or a chicken bouillon cube.
How to Make Sfouf Without Farikha Flour
A very easy and practical recipe for making sfouf without farikha flour. Turmeric, or "uqdat safra," is the main ingredient that gives sfouf its distinctive flavor.
How to Make Basbousa or Hareesa
Basbousa, also called hareesa, is one of the easiest and quickest desserts. You can control how sweet the hareesa is by adjusting the amount of syrup you pour over it.
Homemade Sausage
Sausage is a delicious appetizer. This home-made sausage recipe walks you through every step. Enjoy the sausage fried on its own, or as a topping for pizzas or with eggs.