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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.
Pasta with Vegetables and Cheese
Quick, easy vegetable-and-cheese pasta — a simple, fast lunch that kids and adults love. Perfect for busy home cooks.
Pasta and Vegetable Salad with Mayonnaise
Pasta and vegetable salad with a mayonnaise dressing. So easy and delicious alongside countless dishes! Try it with fried chicken!!
Rice Cooked with Vermicelli
Fluffy rice cooked with vermicelli in the easiest homemade way! Rice with vermicelli is served with all stews and is one of the most useful recipes every home cook needs.
Madardara (Mujaddara) — Southern Lebanese Rice & Lentils
Madardara (also called mujaddara) is a Southern Lebanese rice-and-lentils dish. Simple, delicious, and nutritious — but it requires a bit of know‑how: get the liquid right so the rice neither turns mushy nor stays undercooked. Try it and show us your skills!
Pasta with Pesto Sauce and Chicken
A rich, quick pasta recipe with pesto and chicken. Pesto is one of the best sauces to keep refrigerated for quick meals — see the linked pesto recipe for a homemade version.
How to Make Pasta with Meat and Vegetables
Pasta with meat and vegetables... an easy and quick recipe to make... and most importantly, the flavor is sure to please everyone! Give it a try.
How to Make Biryani Pasta
Biryani pasta is a very practical and delicious vegetarian recipe! It follows the idea of biryani rice and can be served on its own or as a side dish. This recipe brings more than one cuisine together in a single dish!
Rice Tatbīqa with Grilled Chicken
A practical rice tatbīqa: the rice is cooked with minced meat, but to save time, chicken breast slices are grilled and served alongside the rice — a distinctive addition to the dish!
Pasta and Tuna Salad
A colorful, vegetable-rich pasta and tuna salad that works as a light, balanced meal. Garlic and fresh basil add a distinctive flavor. Serve immediately.
Yellow Mujaddara (Split Lentil and Rice)
Yellow mujaddara — simple and quick. Split yellow lentils with rice and caramelized onions make a delicious, comforting dish. Serve with lettuce, tomato and cucumber salad.
Rice with Roasted Paprika Chicken
If you'd like to make rice with chicken today, we have the perfect recipe for you: rice with oven-roasted chicken!
Saffron Rice
A delicious homemade saffron rice recipe that pairs well with all kinds of meat and vegetable dishes.
How to Make Vegetable Rice with Meat
Vegetable rice is a much-loved dish because it is super tasty, practical, and suitable for the whole family. It can be made vegetarian, or you can add meat or chicken for a richer meal. Here is an easy way to make it with meat.
Chicken Strips with Vegetables and White Rice
Looking for a quick, delicious, and healthy meal? Then this dish is for you! Chicken strips with vegetables, served alongside white rice.
Chicken Ribs with Fluffy Rice
Chicken ribs with fluffy rice, made with the simplest recipe. It must be made with bone-in chicken pieces, and the result is a nourishing and delicious dish! The origins of this dish go back to Tripoli in northern Lebanon.
Béchamel Pasta with Ground Beef
Pasta with a white béchamel sauce, made in a delicious version with ground beef. If you prefer it with chicken, you can use fried or boiled chicken breast instead.
Lentil Soup with Lemon and Potatoes
Lentil soup with lemon is one of those easy, hearty soups. What do you add besides Swiss chard? Some people add potatoes, and carrots can also be added.

















