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Smoked Turkey Toast
Sometimes we like to prepare light dishes, either as a snack between meals or to serve alongside main courses at banquets. This kind of appetizer with turkey toast and cheese is an ideal dish for these occasions, and it couldn’t be easier to make!
Vegetable Cups with Dip
We love this colorful assortment of vegetable appetizers with the perfect touch of creamy cheese. These cups make a great side dish on the table, a nibble between meals, or a healthy offering for guests when you don’t want to prepare heavy main courses.
Easy Potato Kibbeh
Potato kibbeh is a super-easy vegetarian recipe. A healthy, filling dish thanks to the bulgur. Serve with vegetables and olive oil!
How to Make Francisco Sandwiches
Francisco chicken — a homemade recipe that's simply delicious. Serve the Francisco as sandwiches with any bread you like. Cheddar cheese makes a big difference in flavor! Try this tasty recipe.
How to Make Armenian Sfiha
Armenian sfiha made easy — the filling and dough are similar to lahm bi ajeen (meat flatbread) with a few additions. The dough rolls out very thin. Learn all the secrets of Armenian sfiha in this recipe.
Mshateeh with Cracked Wheat (Jreesh)
Mshateeh with cracked wheat — a recipe suitable for breakfast and suhoor. Delicious with dairy and cheeses. These pastries are popular in South Lebanon.
Milk Toast Loaf
A soft milk toast loaf — one of the best breads for cheese slices or jam. Once you bake it at home you'll keep making it. Try this reliable recipe.
How to Make Marzipan Dessert - Video
Marzipan, also known as marsaban or marzaban, is a recipe that goes by different names such as luzina or almond paste. It is a very tasty, elegant sweet that is perfect for special occasions.
Traditional Lebanese Tabbouleh Recipe
Tabbouleh is one of the most famous Lebanese salads and appetizers. It is known for its fresh flavor; you can add lemon juice and olive oil to taste.
Homemade Manakeesh Dough
Manakeesh comes in many varieties—thyme, cheese, or kishk. It is one of the tastiest and most famous breakfast dishes in Lebanon and the Levant. Try making the Sho Tabkhin Today dough and share your thoughts in the comments.
Green Thyme Toast Bread
Toast bread with a wonderful thyme flavor... mmm, it tastes even better with a piece of cream cheese or labneh for breakfast. You have to make it yourself and try it.
How to Make Raw Meat Kibbeh
Meat kibbeh is one of those unbeatable recipes, especially as it is one of the famous Lebanese mezza or appetizers served with tabbouleh. A plate of kibbeh can also be served as a main dish.
Swiss Chard with Beans
Swiss chard with beans is a healthy and delicious vegetarian dish from the rich Lebanese kitchen, which includes hundreds of olive oil-based, very nourishing recipes.
Light Fettuccine with Milk
A vegetable- and cheese-rich Italian fettuccine recipe. No cream needed — use milk for a lighter, lower-fat sauce.
How to Make Kibbeh Nayyeh?
Kibbeh nayyeh is one of the tastiest appetizers. Served with plenty of olive oil on top, it can also be served with vegetables and is traditionally eaten with Arabic bread.
Fried Maakoron Sweets
Maakoron are traditional Arab fried sweets with a crisp texture. Simple ingredients and easy to make—deep-fried, then dipped in cold sugar syrup (qatar/shira) and served.
Basil Pesto Sauce
Pesto sauce is one of the most famous Italian sauces. It is easy to make and relies on fresh basil, pine nuts, and olive oil. Here are the details.
How to Make Fried Maqaroun Dessert
Maqaroun, also called Zainab's fingers, is one of the most delicious desserts soaked in syrup. Try baking the maqaroun in the oven instead of deep-frying it to reduce the calories.