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Light Falafel (No Fava Beans)
A light falafel made without fava beans — chickpeas and potato only. Very gentle on the stomach because it won’t absorb much oil while frying. Try this method, you’ll love it.
Easy Eggplant Fatteh with Ground Meat
Eggplant fatteh is one of the most popular vegetarian dishes in the Levant. You can prepare and serve fatteh with chickpeas or eggplant, always with a yogurt-and-garlic mixture for a very delicious dish rich in ingredients. ...
How to Make Kamouna Spice Blend
Kamouna spice blend is a richly flavored mix that gives kibbeh and faraqa their distinctive taste. The Kamouna mix can be kept vegetarian, using only tomatoes, onions, and olive oil.
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.
Kawaj with Vegetables and Meat
From Syrian cuisine, and specifically from the beautiful, lively city of Tartus, comes this special recipe for kawaj!
Eggplant Rolls with Ground Meat
A recipe for eggplant rolls that may take a bit of time to prepare, but it is absolutely worth it!
Farakah
One of the most famous Lebanese dishes... and when #kibbeh or #farakah is served, there is no room for any other dish... Some may be surprised by eating raw meat, but this dish has become part of Lebanese heritage, with its own traditional way of preparation...
How to Make Green Za'atar Salad
A recipe with aroma, flavor, and simplicity all in one! Try this refreshing green za'atar salad and serve it alongside meat and fish dishes for a complete, very delicious meal.
Hamburger with Onion Wedges
Hamburger is one of the most popular quick recipes, requested again and again by both adults and children. There are many ways to prepare the meat mixture, but our version uses the fewest possible ingredients so you can enjoy the flavor of the meat.
Beet Tabbouleh
Beet tabbouleh is a recipe that is perfect for vegetarians. If you have never tried this dish before or don’t know it, you should definitely get to know it. This is a modified version of traditional Lebanese tabbouleh, with beetroot and pomegranate instead of tomato. So delicious.
Saffron Rice
A delicious homemade saffron rice recipe that pairs well with all kinds of meat and vegetable dishes.
How to Preserve Grilled Eggplant
Grilled eggplant is needed to make baba ghanoush or Mutabbal. It is at its best when the eggplant is charred over a gas flame, which helps preserve its flavor well. You can store it in tightly sealed jars, even without refrigeration!
Pepper Molasses, or Muhammara Sauce
Pepper molasses made without gas or heat is definitely the tastiest. Drying the peppers in the sun helps preserve their spicy, vibrant flavor. It is used in many cooking recipes, as well as for making muhammara manakish and Turkish muhammara mezze.
Freekeh and Rice with Chicken
Freekeh and rice with chicken: a practical, easy recipe that's great for banquets and gatherings, and can also be made with meat if desired.
Bulgur with Tomato
Bulgur with tomato is an easy homemade recipe. This dish is one of the tastiest vegetarian recipes, and it is also healthy. Serve bulgur with tomato with salad and yogurt.
Molokhia with Oil
Molokhia with oil is delicious too. It is not necessary to add meat or chicken to enjoy the taste of this beloved dish. A few simple additions are all it takes.
Pan-Fried Green Fava Beans
Pan-fried green fava beans are one of those vegetarian recipes that only come around in fava bean season. They are delicious, and there are several ways to make them. Some prepare them as "3asoura," while others like to add coriander. Here is this easy and tasty method. Ingredients: about...
Stuffed Cabbage Leaves
Stuffed cabbage is one of the tastiest types of stuffed vegetables. It can be cooked with or without tomato paste. This recipe includes pomegranate molasses! Mmm, delicious! How do you make it?

















