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Brown Lentil Soup
Lentil soup is one of the most popular soups in the Arab world. There are many different ways to prepare it, and every cook has her own special touch. Try this easy and delicious recipe.
Rice Mujaddara (Madardara)
Rice mujaddara, or madardara, is one of the tastiest vegetarian dishes. It is very nourishing and especially delicious with a cup of yogurt, pickles, or salad. This recipe originally comes from South Lebanon. Some people like it a little mushy, just like this version.
Syrian Coastal-Style Lentil Soup
A distinctive and nourishing Syrian coastal lentil soup recipe! It is sure to bring plenty of warmth and is different from the familiar lentil soup with lemon.
Chicken Fajitas with Yellow Rice
A wonderfully tasty and practical recipe for chicken fajitas with yellow rice. This dish suits all family members, and you can adjust it to the amount you want.
Rice Mujaddara with Saffron
A hint of saffron adds a bright twist to a classic dish—Rice Mujaddara. The traditional mujaddara (the red version) is made with bulgur, while this rice-based version uses rice. Today’s recipe offers a saffron-infused Mujaddara.
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.
Muhammara (Red Mujaddara)
Authentic muhammara — a red mujaddara popular in southern Lebanon. Delicious served with vegetables, salad, yogurt, pickles or makdous.
How to Make Crushed Lentil Soup
A delicious, homestyle recipe for Crushed Lentil Soup. Add lemon juice to the soup after it’s finished and serve to intensify the flavors.
Red Lentil Soup
There's nothing like a comforting bowl of soup on a cold day. Try this red lentil soup recipe, and you'll surely love it.
Turkish Cracked Cookies
Turkish cracked cookies are a delicious and easy dessert. Try this recipe to make crackled Turkish cookies to enjoy with tea.
How to Make Yellow Rice with Chicken
A tried-and-tested homemade recipe for saffron yellow rice with fried chicken — easy to make and very delicious.
How to Make Lentil Salad
This lentil salad recipe is very easy, very healthy, and suitable for the whole family. We recommend trying it so your children can get used to this kind of healthy vegetarian dish.
Creamy Yellow Cheese Loaf
A cheese loaf with the flavor you choose—the important thing is to have a few pieces of any cream cheese of your choice! A very inventive, very easy recipe!
Arugula (Rocket) Salad
Arugula (rocket) salad — a light, flavorful salad that each cook customizes (some add walnuts, others add pomegranate). Excellent with meats, lentils, rice or bulgur.
Chicken Tikka with Yellow Rice
How to prepare chicken in a delicious chicken tikka style
Mashed Mujadara
Mujadara, in all its varieties, is a beloved Lebanese staple. This mashed mujadara gets its name from cooking lentils and rice to a melt-in texture and is both nutritious and very tasty.
Mujadara with Rice or Mudardara
Mujadara with Rice, also known as Mudardara. The trick to this recipe is using the correct amount of water so the rice and lentils don't absorb too much. And of course, don't forget the fried onions on top!
How to Make Pickled Turnips
Pickled turnips are one of the tastiest things you can serve with a meal, especially with vegetarian dishes made with bulgur and lentils! Here is this recipe for making this special pickle!

















