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Laban Ummo or Shakriyeh
Shakriyeh, or Laban Ummo with rice as it is also called in some regions and countries, is one of the traditional dishes that is both delicious and easy to prepare. Teach your children to enjoy our traditional dishes that are healthy and varied.
How to Make Kunafa with Cheese at Home
From A to Z, this recipe guides you step by step to make cheese kunafa the Lebanese way... two recipes in one: first, how to prepare the kunafa dough shreds, then how to make kunafa with cheese and syrup.
Egg and Potato Hash (Mafarka)
A quick and easy yet delicious traditional dish. Egg and potato mafarka is a traditional meal suitable for both adults and kids.
Oven-Baked Donuts
We're really excited about this recipe! It uses the same ingredients as traditional donuts, but finishes by baking instead of frying, reducing the dietary or "visual" drawbacks of regular donuts.
One-Pot Cake
A straightforward guide to making a cake in a pot (one-pot cake) that uses common pantry ingredients, with step-by-step directions to bake in a pot instead of a traditional pan.
Chinese Chicken Salad
A salad from Chinese cuisine that combines boiled chicken and shrimp... Try this recipe as a change from the familiar traditional salads.
Muhallabia
Muhallabia is a beloved traditional dessert enjoyed by both adults and children, and it is also an elegant dish for serving to guests. A light, clean dessert that suits any time...
Tray Kibbeh
Tray kibbeh is a well-known traditional dish in the Levant, especially Lebanon and Syria. It can be served with green salad and yogurt-cucumber salad.
Rice Mujaddara with Saffron
A hint of saffron adds a bright twist to a classic dish—Rice Mujaddara. The traditional mujaddara (the red version) is made with bulgur, while this rice-based version uses rice. Today’s recipe offers a saffron-infused Mujaddara.
Cocoa Checkerboard Squares
A lovely variation of checkerboard squares that brings cocoa into the mix, giving this traditional dessert a cocoa twist. Will you try it?
Spicy Eggplant
This spicy eggplant recipe, made this way, is one of the old and well-known Lebanese dishes. It is completely vegetarian, and its ingredients are found in every home.
Mafteqa
Mafteqa is a well-known traditional Beirut dish. It is not a difficult recipe, but it does require patience and a long time over the heat. It is a special dish often made for celebrations and special occasions.
Armenian-Style Lahm Bi Ajin
Armenian-style Lahm Bi Ajin offers a different take on the traditional meat-on-dough dish, distinct from the Shaami version. Try this Norma Kitchen rendition and share your thoughts.
Rice Pudding
Rice pudding is an easy Lebanese dessert and a great recipe for kids! It uses just a few ingredients and is a wholesome treat we recommend trying.
Rolled Kunafa with Custard
Today’s dessert, though traditional in name, is elevated this time with a special preparation. Try this recipe and tell us how it turned out.
Beehive Cake with Cheese and Thyme - Video
What’s to stop the traditional beehive bread from becoming a two-tier cake filled with cheese and thyme? A great idea, especially for children’s birthday parties :)
How to Make Ouzi - Ghouzi
This ouzi, or ghouzi, recipe is a modern version that saves time and effort compared with making the traditional dish...
Maqroun
Maqroun is a delicious sweet. You may like it fried, which is the traditional version, but you can also bake it in the oven for a lighter taste and fewer calories :)

















