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Barbecue-Flavored Chicken Skewers
Chicken skewers marinated in barbecue and teriyaki sauce for an easy, light recipe. You can serve this dish with mashed potatoes, tuck the chicken cubes into a sandwich with French bread, or even with plain boiled white rice. Either way, the chicken tastes amazing with a delicious grilled flavor.
How to Make the Best Fattoush
Fattoush is one of the tastiest and most famous Lebanese salads. Some people like it with lemon, while others love it with pomegranate molasses. You can also add a little vinegar. How do you like it?
Saffron Chicken Freekeh
A homemade saffron chicken freekeh recipe ... You all know saffron rice, but have you tried freekeh with saffron? Discover our rich, unconventional recipe and enjoy the wonderful effect of saffron in freekeh.
Eggplant Maqluba with Meat
Eggplant maqluba with meat is one of the most delicious rice-based dishes. It can also be made with chicken, of course, and you can add any vegetables you like along with the eggplant. Today’s version is with meat — who prefers it this way?
Fine Kibbeh Tartare
Fine kibbeh tartare is a dish made with very finely pounded raw meat mixed with bulgur, along with some seasonings and herbs. Who doesn’t love this famous Lebanese dish? Here is an easy, foolproof way to make the tastiest fine kibbeh tartare.
Pumpkin with Meat and Tomato
Pumpkin with meat and tomato ... an easy, practical dish that takes very little time compared with other stews. Serve it alongside white rice or fluffy rice, and it is also delicious with Arabic bread.
Tray Kibbeh
Tray kibbeh is one of the finest dishes in Lebanese cuisine. This homemade recipe is explained in detail, and every cook can add her own touch when scoring and cutting the kibbeh. A wonderful recipe fit for the table!
Homemade Cheese Mold
Make a cheese mold at home with an easy, tried-and-true recipe and just a few ingredients! Making cheese at home is no longer a luxury, but a necessity in times of rising prices or when all ingredients are not available... Let’s make cheese at home at low cost and in a short time
Mixed Vegetable Manzala with Meat
Vegetable manzala with meat — a practical, easy, and hearty recipe. Served with bread or rice. You can omit the meat to make a vegetarian version cooked in oil.
Baked Kofta Tray with Tahini
Kofta with tahini — a practical, delicious twist on traditional kofta. Serve with rice.
Kabsa with Meat and Chicken
Kabsa with meat and chicken — a delicious rice recipe. A practical rice-and-vegetable dish that everyone loves. Can be made using the chicken or meat cooking liquid. Garnished with nuts.
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.
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.
Gulf-Style Meat Salona (Meat Stew)
Meat salona is a famous Gulf dish known across the Arab world for its rich flavor. A hearty stew of meat and vegetables served with cooked rice.
Daqoos / Tomato Sauce
Daqoos (tomato sauce) is one of the tastiest Gulf-style sauces served with rice and many types of meat and fish. Easy to make and delicious over rice.
Fattoush
Fattoush is a famous Lebanese salad featuring coarsely chopped fresh vegetables, a tangy dressing, and crispy toasted or fried bread, which sets it apart from other salads.
How to Make Chicken with Vegetables in the Oven
Enjoy this complete meal: a whole chicken baked with vegetables, served alongside a delicious rice dish. Discover the simple marinade that gives the chicken the flavor and color you want. Bon appétit!
How to Make Zucchini with Yogurt
Yogurt dishes are especially popular in summer, and cooks prepare zucchini with yogurt in many different ways. Here is a delicious, tried-and-tested new recipe: zucchini stuffed with rice and meat in yogurt. Enjoy!