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Stewed Rice Mujaddara (Mujaddara Rez Makhbousa)
Stewed rice mujaddara — a traditional, soft-textured mujaddara of lentils and rice. Many enjoy this dish; try it for the kids as it's healthy and nourishing.
How to Make Foamy Yogurt
Foamy yogurt is a healthy, refreshing drink that takes little time or ingredients to prepare. It pairs well with meat-filled flatbread or any meat for a complete meal.
Potato Stew
A traditional, family-friendly potato stew, inexpensive and easy to make. Ideal for families and kids.
How to Make Bulgur with Tomatoes
A traditional, popular bulgur and tomato recipe. This beloved vegetarian dish can be served with yogurt and all kinds of green salad.
Grain Salad with Freekeh
A very tasty and highly nutritious recipe, especially for vegetarians seeking to compensate for the protein found in meat. A grain or legume salad that is easy to make and can be a complete meal.
Ashta Qatayef
Ashta qatayef with a detailed recipe, from the batter to the homemade ashta filling the traditional way. The batter can also be used for other fillings, and it can be used for fried qatayef as well.
Sour Bulgur Kibbeh
Sour bulgur kibbeh... an unusual vegetarian recipe. Have you ever tried bulgur with lemon before? If not, you definitely should try it now. Follow the steps in detail to get the best appetizer. It can also be served alongside meat dishes.
Pepper Sauce
A homemade pepper sauce that is simply the best. If you don't know this sauce yet, you really need to learn how to make it because it truly changes the flavor of dishes, and it is also super delicious with all kinds of grilled meats.
Green Fig Jam
Green fig jam made the traditional way, with all the secrets for making it successfully. This recipe gives enough ingredients for 1 kilo of figs, and you can increase the quantity as desired.
Daouqieh Dessert
Beirut-style daouqieh dessert made the traditional way... and it could not be easier! We hope you try it. You can garnish it with fried nuts or leave it plain.
Easy French Samoon Bread
A homemade samoon bread recipe made the traditional way: soft, fragrant bread that is perfect for all kinds of sandwiches. Learn how to make it step by step. The explanation may be long, but the process is very simple.
Authentic Mozzarella Jibneh Halawa
Jibneh halawa is one of the tastiest and easiest Lebanese desserts. If you make it with mozzarella, it becomes even easier, because mozzarella is naturally mild and can be used directly.
Cheese Halawa with Daaoukiyeh Filling
Cheese halawa is one of the tastiest Lebanese sweets. You may think it is difficult to make at home, but the opposite is true. In this recipe, we chose an unconventional filling for the halawa: ashta with daaoukiyeh.
How to Make Vegetable Sambousek
Sambousek is one of the tastiest appetizers and side dishes served at celebrations. Here is a recipe for one of the best vegetable sambousek fillings, and you can use the same dough to make meat or cheese sambousek.
Eggplant Salad with Pomegranate Molasses
Eggplant salad with tart pomegranate in a nontraditional recipe. Super delicious alongside many dishes, especially mujaddara, fried vegetables, or upside-down potatoes with onions. It can also be eaten with bread as a complete healthy meal on its own.
How to Make Apple Jam with Apple Slices
Apple jam can be made smooth or with slices, and it is delicious either way, especially with dried walnuts. Here is the traditional method, resulting in golden, delicious pieces of apple.
Mallow Greens with Tomatoes
Mallow greens with tomatoes, also called Karboozeh or Arbouzeh with tomatoes. The plant’s leaves resemble mulukhiyah leaves, and this is one of the old traditional dishes we encourage the younger generation to learn.
How to Make Fattoush
Fattoush is one of the most delicious salads in Lebanese cuisine! It is especially tasty with pomegranate molasses, and what sets it apart from other salads is that it is served with fried or toasted bread.

















