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Stuffed Eggplant Pickles
In Lebanon, preserving food has its own rituals and seasons... Stuffed eggplant is one of the most popular types of pickles prepared in summer to enjoy later. Did you think making makdous was difficult? Not anymore, and not with today's recipes from What Are You Cooking Today, prepared by home cooks just like you!
Eggplant Maqluba with Ground Meat
Eggplant maqluba with ground meat, an easy recipe. Serve it with salad or yogurt, because the eggplant is hot and goes very well with laban.
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?
Stuffed Grape Leaves with Meat
Stuffed grape leaves with meat are one of the cherished dishes of Lebanese cuisine, especially when prepared the way people do in Tripoli in northern Lebanon. Do you know the secret that makes these leaves the tastiest of all? Youll discover it in this detailed recipe :)
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?
Eggplant with Pomegranate Molasses Sauce
Eggplant with pomegranate molasses sauce... one of the tastiest appetizer dishes. We grill the eggplant after brushing it with a little oil to get the best flavor with fewer calories! Pomegranate molasses and eggplant are a perfect match!
Kibbeh Nayeh
Kibbeh nayeh is the crown jewel of Lebanese cuisine. Some people are surprised by the idea of eating raw, uncooked kibbeh, but this traditional heritage dish goes beyond any hesitation, with the constant reminder that it must be prepared carefully, following proper standards of cleanliness and quality.
Eggplant Maqluba
Eggplant maqluba is one of those dishes that requires care and patience to prepare, and then to invert onto the serving platter, but the result at the end makes us forget the effort and time. The important thing is that the family loves it, and that we serve a healthy, delicious dish from our Eastern kitchen!
Kibbeh in a Pan
A traditional pan-baked kibbeh recipe. This version guides you through preparing the kibbeh dough, layering with a seasoned beef filling, and baking until golden.
Stuffed Sheep Stomachs with Meat - Photos
A wonderful traditional recipe for preparing and cooking stuffed sheep stomachs with meat. It is important to clean the stomachs well before cooking to achieve the desired result and a mouth-watering aroma that will fill your home
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
What did you cook today? Still undecided? Try this tangy stuffed cabbage dish that’s absolutely delicious.
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!
Stuffed Steak Meat Rolls
What’s for lunch today? How about steak rolls stuffed with vegetables? A varied lunch with meat and vegetables, and it can be served with cooked rice... a delicious, complete meal...
Eggplant Moussaka
What sets the "What Are You Cooking Today" collection apart is that we learn a new method every day, whether for a recipe we have never tried before or a traditional one with a special touch... In this collection, every recipe has been tried and prepared by home cooks, so anyone can make it with confidence that it will turn out well. We tried this quick and easy eggplant moussaka, but we swapped fried eggplant for roasted eggplant, and that choice is up to you and your preferred diet.
Stuffed Zucchini with Tahini
This is an unconventional take on stuffed zucchini, marrying Lebanon’s well-known squash with a tahini blend that gives the dish a unique and distinctive flavor.
Two Ways to Make Kibbeh Raheb
Kibbeh Raheb is a quintessential winter dish, especially when served as a soup with sour orange juice, known in Lebanon as bou sfeir or narinj. It can also be baked in a tray. Here are two ways to prepare Kibbeh Raheb, both definitely worth trying.
How to Make Kibbeh in Yogurt Sauce, or Labanieh
Kibbeh in yogurt sauce, or Labanieh, made the traditional way. This is one of the classic heritage dishes. It is very delicious and can be served alongside fluffy rice.
Potato Kibbeh
Quick and easy potato kibbeh. Potato kibbeh is a delicious, nourishing, and practical dish for working women.

















