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Sahlab
Sahlab is one of those hot desserts that is perfect for the cold season. It brings warmth, tastes delicious, and is inexpensive to make. Here is how to prepare it at home.
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.
Tripoli-Style Falafel Recipe
Tripoli-style falafel is one of the most delicious old traditional recipes, made with chickpeas and no fava beans. It is especially tasty with tahini sauce, tomato slices, and pickles in an Arabic bread sandwich!
How Do We Make Falafel at Home?
Homemade falafel made easy and tried and true! It’s delicious with vegetables, tahini tarator sauce, and pickles, of course :) Give it a try
Chicken Shawarma Sandwiches
Homemade chicken shawarma—easy, quick, and delicious. It’s especially tasty with fries, garlic sauce, and pickles. This recipe also includes a tahini-based tartar (طرطور) sauce.
Lettuce, Avocado and Beet Salad
A light, simple lettuce-and-avocado salad — just a few ingredients and minutes to prepare. How about serving it with walnuts too? :)
How to Make Muhammara with Bulgur
Bulgur muhammara is a traditional Lebanese mezze. It’s somewhat similar to tomato komouna, and red pepper paste gives the dish a distinctive flavor. Give it a try.
Tomato Bulgur (Bulgur with Tomatoes)
Tomato bulgur is a healthy Lebanese vegetarian dish, perfect for summer. You can add ground meat if you like. Very tasty served with fresh vegetables and pickles.
Chicken Escalope
Chicken escalope — a delicious, easy recipe. The photo says it all about this dish’s success, which kids especially love. Make escalope at home for guaranteed quality.
Spicy Potatoes (Batata Harra)
Batata Harra is one of the most famous and delicious Lebanese appetizers. A very tasty, practical recipe that dresses any table alongside other salads. You can control the heat by adjusting the amount of garlic or a pinch of ground red pepper.
Fresh Lime (Green Lemon) Juice
Fresh lime (green lemon) juice is refreshing and healthy—perfect on hot days or served with meals. Adding ginger enhances both flavor and health benefits.
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.
Green Beans in Oil
Green beans in oil — a healthy, very tasty vegetarian recipe, especially good with white onion and green bell pepper. Served with bread. Some like it warm; most prefer it chilled from the fridge.
Fesenjan
Fesenjan is a famous dish from Iraqi cuisine made with chicken and walnuts... Have you tried it before? If you love sweet-and-sour flavor combinations, this dish is for you!
Tahini Halva
This recipe is super easy for tahini halva, and its gorgeous photo is irresistible! The dessert uses readily available ingredients and is tested by a homemaker, not a marketing gimmick. Try it today.
Easy Qatayef Batter
An easy, delicious, and tried-and-true qatayef batter recipe you can make at home with no trouble at all. The filling is up to you, depending on what you have on hand: pistachios, walnuts and sugar, or even cheese. Enjoy!
Awamat (Arab Donuts)
Awamat are delicious fried dough pastries suitable for any time, but if you are on a strict diet, steer clear—they are typically fried in hot oil or served with syrup.
Seasoned Lentils
Seasoned lentils are a recipe that can be a tasty breakfast or a quick vegetarian lunch, served with an assortment of vegetables and pickles. An easy and delicious recipe, and most importantly, it is very healthy!