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Date Cookies
One of our favorite recipes—light, clean, and perfect for family and guests. Its name varies by country; some call it Maqarota al-Tamr, others call it Ma’rouk; we’ll settle with Date Cookies as a common name.
Okra with Olive Oil
Okra with olive oil is one of the tastiest vegetarian dishes in Lebanese cuisine. It’s delicious, of course, with meat and rice, but you really should try it with oil too—it’s served cold, is light on the stomach, and super delicious.
Wheat Grain Dessert
Wheat grain dessert is one of the tastiest traditional wheat recipes. It is prepared this way especially in northern Syria, and it resembles saniniyeh or sanoniyeh, which is often served when a child’s first tooth appears.
Chickpea Fatteh, or Tasqiya
Chickpea fatteh, also called tasqiya, made the homemade way and at its best — with fried nuts in ghee :) And don’t forget: it’s important to serve fatteh immediately as soon as it’s ready!
Baked Chicken Wings and Potato Tray Bake
A very practical baked chicken wings and potato tray bake! The tray alone promises a really delicious, distinctive flavor. The wings do not need marinating, so it is quick to prepare.
Meat Pasta
Meat pasta is one of the tastiest and easiest Italian recipes, and it is very popular across the Arab world! I wonder why kids especially love it :) There is no doubt it is super delicious.
Red Lentil Mujaddara Recipe
Red lentil mujaddara is one of Lebanon’s traditional recipes, especially famous in South Lebanon. It is very nourishing, since it combines lentils and bulgur, both of which offer important nutritional benefits.
How to Make the Best Loubya bi Zayt
Loubya bi Zayt is a quintessential summer recipe, especially since it is served cold and some people even prefer it chilled from the fridge! Delicious with sweet green pepper and onion.
How to Make Hummus Masbaha
Hummus masbaha is a very easy recipe, especially suitable for breakfast! It tastes delicious with pickles and fresh vegetables, and it is not complete without olive oil on top.
Damascus-Style Arabic Booza
Damascus-style Arabic booza with the wonderful flavors of mastic and salep... a recipe that's delicious and so easy! All these recipes can be made at home with Shu Tabe-khin El Yom! And in summer, it's time for plenty of refreshing recipes, and this is one of them :)
Colorful Layered Jello Mold
Colorful Jello mold... very easy and especially popular with kids!! You can also add it to your birthday party menu. Very refreshing.
How to Make Béchamel Sauce
Béchamel sauce, or milk white sauce, is used in so many Italian recipes. Here are all the details—so easy!
How to Make Vegan Potato Patties
Vegan potato patties made with a super delicious homemade recipe. This dish is especially served during periods of abstaining from meat and dairy products. We hope you try it because it is truly special!
Pickled Green Beans with Walnuts
Pickled green beans with red peppers and walnuts are among the tastiest pickles, and we recommend making them if you have not tried them before... delicious with any dish, especially mujaddara.
Sfoof with Orange Juice
Sfoof with orange juice is an easy recipe with just a few ingredients! We’ve all made sfoof with milk or water before, but have you tried it with orange?
How to Grill Frozen Shrimp
Shrimp is delicious however it's prepared — especially grilled. Here’s an easy method for grilling frozen shrimp on a griddle or grill; you can cook fresh shrimp the same way. Enjoy!
How to Make Kousa bil Laban (Zucchini in Yogurt)
Kousa bil laban, like other yogurt-based dishes, is very distinctive and delicious. It takes some time to prepare because it’s made in stages, but the family will be delighted with this wonderful recipe—especially since we add some pieces of meat!
How to Make Majadra Hamra
Majadra Hamra is a delicious, nutritious vegetarian dish—also called al-muhammara—and is the authentic southern Lebanese majadra. Try it!