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How to Make Tabbouleh
Authentic Lebanese tabbouleh. Eat it wrapped in cabbage or lettuce leaves or with a spoon — it’s perfect with fries and all kinds of grilled meats.
How to Make Hummus with Tahini
Hummus with tahini is one of the tastiest Lebanese appetizers. It’s delicious with grilled meat or beef shawarma—don’t forget to drizzle olive oil on top before serving!
Easy Beef Shawarma
A quick homemade beef shawarma — no marinating needed! The key is choosing tender beef and cutting it into thin slices so it cooks fast. Great served in batbout bread.
Easiest Beef Shawarma Recipe
Homemade beef shawarma made easy. It's important to marinate the shawarma overnight so the meat softens and absorbs the desired flavor.
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!
How to Make Lemonade
Lemonade — the first light, refreshing cold drink you might think of when water isn't enough. It quenches thirst and can be served with food. Cheers!
Herb-Grilled Chicken Breasts
Herb-grilled chicken breasts — a practical, healthy, and flavorful home-style recipe. Serve with vegetables, rice, or salad. Marinate the chicken long enough in the seasoning for the best taste.
Basbousa with Cream
Basbousa with cream is a delicious dessert that uses Pakistani vermicelli to add a crispy note. Very tasty and easy to prepare with ingredients commonly found at home.
Tuna Salad in Puff Pastry
Tuna presented in an inventive way inside ready-made puff pastry shells. A tasty vegetarian recipe that works for a light dinner or as an appetizer.
Shrimp and Avocado Canapés
Shrimp canapés with avocado sauce — a very easy, elegant recipe perfect for casual gatherings or the most lavish dinners. Make these tasty appetizers with almost no time or effort.
Eggplant with Pomegranate Molasses
Eggplant with pomegranate molasses — a very tasty, very easy appetizer. Eggplant becomes irresistible with a tangy note; try it with pomegranate molasses!
Avocado Sauce and Cocktail Sauce
Avocado sauce is a distinctive, delicious accompaniment for many chicken and meat dishes—like chicken kebabs or fajitas. Cocktail sauce is even easier—give it a try.
Rice with Grape-Leaf Filling in Olive Oil
Rice with grape-leaf filling is a delicious recipe many of you may not have tried yet — but it's worth it. The grape-leaf filling in oil is mixed with the rice and cooked on the stove, giving an amazing taste and aroma.
How to Make Ka'ak al-Abbas
A delicious, easy, tried-and-tested homemade recipe for Ka'ak al-Abbas. Can be left plain or filled with ground dates. Known by several names, including “Thursday Ka'ak”.
Fatteh with Vegetables
A light, clean and quick vegetable fatteh served in an inventive way — hearty and very flavorful. Try this rich vegetarian dish.
Classic Chicken Rice
A much-loved rice dish: rice cooked with ground meat, chicken cooking stock and warm spices, topped with boiled chicken and fried nuts. Delicious served with yogurt or salad.
Best Maghliyeh Recipe
The best Maghliyeh, made the traditional way. Maghliyeh (also called karawiya) is a well-known Levantine dessert that takes time and effort to prepare but is utterly irresistible.
Cold Pumpkin Cake
Cold pumpkin cake — an innovative, distinctive no-bake dessert. Three tasty layers for a wonderful flavor without using an oven. Try it and tell us what you think.