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How to Make Easy Lentil Soup
Yellow lentil soup — one of the simplest and most requested soups in winter. Preparation varies slightly from cook to cook; here is a quick, easy method. Enjoy!
Anise Cookies
Anise cookies — a delicious, easy-to-make variety. Fragrant and light, they pair perfectly with any hot drink.
Chicken and Rice
Chicken and rice — a practical recipe every homemaker should know and make at least once a month. Kids love it, especially served with soup or yogurt.
Authentic Zahle Tabbouleh
A tasty, precise homemade Zahle-style tabbouleh recipe from Zahle in eastern Lebanon to your kitchen. Tabbouleh is delicious however you make it — this version is definitely worth trying!
Crispy Broasted Chicken Wings
Crispy broasted wings made with a super-easy homemade recipe. Broast-style chicken is delicious with ketchup and mayonnaise or garlic sauce — the recipe below shows how to make it.
How to Make Chocolate Cookies
Easy, tried-and-true homemade chocolate cookies. A favorite treat for kids — surprise them by packing these for school.
Egg-Free Crispy Chicken
Crispy chicken is a kid favorite. Make it at home for the tastiest, cleanest version — here’s the egg-free method!
Monk's Eggplant
Monk's Eggplant is a light, healthy vegetarian dish that makes a great appetizer or salad. Try it alongside fish dishes or as part of a shared spread.
Chinese-Style Noodles with Shrimp
Chinese-style noodles with shrimp — flavorful yet light and quick to make. We recommend adding a mix of vegetables. You can substitute beef or chicken if you prefer.
All-Purpose Dough
An all-purpose dough — very easy to make. Use it for any pastry you like: manaqish, pizza or savory pies.
Homemade Sausage (Sujuk)
Homemade sujuk — a spiced, flavorful sausage you can make at home to control quality and taste. Delicious served in sandwiches or with flatbread.
Zalabia (Fried Dough) Recipe
Zalabia — one of the tastiest and easiest pastries to make. Serve at breakfast with labneh or as a sweet with sugar or syrup. This version is flavored with anise.
Chocolate Sfoof
An inventive and delicious sfoof (semolina cake) flavored with cocoa — a kid-favorite twist. Try it for a change; you won't regret it.
Fruit Toast
A light, healthy and quick breakfast or dessert — toast topped with a mix of fresh fruit and jam. A sprinkle of cinnamon makes a big difference.
Green Zaatar Bread
Green zaatar bread — very delicious with fresh zaatar and olives. Besides tasting great, it smells wonderful. Serve it for breakfast or use it to make the best sandwiches for the kids.
Zanoud al-Sitt (Cream-Filled Pastries)
Zanoud al-Sitt filled with pastry cream using ready-made baklava or phyllo sheets — quick to make. Prepare the easy cream and the rest is simpler. Garnish with crushed pistachios. Can be fried or baked.
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.
Yellow Lentil Soup
A delicious and nutritious yellow lentil soup that’s quick to make. Add the vegetables — celery, leek and carrot — for extra flavor.

















