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Yellow Vegetable Rice with Roasted Chicken
Yellow vegetable rice seasoned with turmeric and tandoori spices. Very tasty—especially the roasted chicken marinade served with the rice!
How to Make Biryani Rice
Biryani rice — a must-try aromatic Indian-style rice with chicken, typically served with salad or yogurt.
Roasted Chicken with Rice
Do you want to prepare a whole chicken with rice? This dish is one of the most beloved and well-known dishes across Arab cultures and communities, even though the flavors added to it or the preparation methods may vary. Our recipe is well-balanced and distinctive in both taste and presentation. Try it!
Spicy Tomato Kaamouneh
A tomato kaamouneh recipe that is simply unbeatable. It is one of the tastiest traditional, heritage, and healthy dishes from Southern Lebanese cuisine, especially when made extra spicy. Not to mention how inexpensive it is :)
Lentil and Rice Mudardara with Onions
Lentil and rice mudardara with onions, in a very tasty and easy recipe. One of the most practical and delicious vegetarian dishes for the whole family. Serve it with green salad and yogurt!
Roasted Lamb Shoulder with Saffron Rice
Let’s be honest: this recipe takes effort, time, and patience... but the result is so worth it that it will make you forget all the hard work!
Chicken Tikka with Yellow Rice
How to prepare chicken in a delicious chicken tikka style
Muhammara (Red Mujaddara)
Authentic muhammara — a red mujaddara popular in southern Lebanon. Delicious served with vegetables, salad, yogurt, pickles or makdous.
How to Make Red Lentil Mujaddara
Red mujaddara is one of the most popular Lebanese dishes, especially in the south of Lebanon, where it has many fans. Serve it with green salad, pickles, and yogurt for a delicious and hearty meal.
Cracked Lentil Mujaddara (Yellow Lentils)
Cracked lentil (yellow) mujaddara — one of the easiest and lightest types of mujaddara. A nutritious, comforting meal served with a side salad or vegetables.
Red Lentil Mujaddara
Red mujaddara is one of the most delicious and famous vegetarian dishes from southern Lebanon. Be careful when frying the onions so they do not burn and turn the mujaddara bitter.
How to Make Rice Pudding
Rice pudding is a favorite with both kids and adults. How do we make it easily and get the best flavor without any expensive add-ins? The answer is here—here is the recipe the proper way.
How to Make the Best Rice Pudding
Rice pudding made with a homemade recipe that can't be beat—try it! Don't hesitate to make this nourishing dessert for children and kids, especially since it's so easy to eat!
Shakriyah with Rice
Shakriyah served with fluffy rice — a practical, easy and nourishing yogurt-and-meat dish suitable for cold or warm weather and the whole family. One of the tastiest yogurt recipes.
Easy Lebanese Nights
Lebanese Nights are among the tastiest desserts—fresh and elegant when served! Try making Lebanon’s Layali Lubnan with this easy, proven home recipe.
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.
Laban Amo (Shakrya) with Rice
Shakaryah (Laban Amo) is a traditional yogurt-based dish. Try this easy shakaryah recipe; we hope you enjoy it.
Easiest Rice Pudding
Rice pudding is an easy, light, and nutritious dessert we often serve to children from around one year old. Quick to prepare — here’s how to make the best rice pudding.