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Grape Leaves with Meat
Grape leaves with meat is one of the royal Lebanese dishes, especially when cooked with lemon and slices of meat are placed under the leaves. Give it enough time on the stove so the leaves cook through and gently become tender.
Dry Molokhia with Fluffy Rice
Dry molokhia is a regal dish cooked with chicken or meat, served with plenty of lemon and fluffy rice. It can also be served with chopped onion soaked in vinegar instead of lemon.
Sfeeha Dough and Filling
Sfeeha is one of the tastiest meat pastries, served with yogurt or a squeeze of lemon. Here is a reliable method for making the best meat sfeeha.
How to Make the Best Fattoush
Fattoush is one of the tastiest and most famous Lebanese salads. Some people like it with lemon, while others love it with pomegranate molasses. You can also add a little vinegar. How do you like it?
Molokhia with Rice
Molokhia with rice is a royal dish served here with chicken. Who likes it with meat? And how do you serve it—with vinegar, onions, and toasted bread, or with lemon? Either way, it is a regal dish.
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!
Syrian Coastal-Style Lentil Soup
A distinctive and nourishing Syrian coastal lentil soup recipe! It is sure to bring plenty of warmth and is different from the familiar lentil soup with lemon.
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
How to Make Bean Mutabal
Bean mutabal made with an easy homemade recipe... like other mutabal dishes, the ingredients are familiar, led by tahini! Check out the details of this healthy vegetarian recipe.
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.
Chickpea Fatteh with Beef
A hearty, flavorful dish built on chickpeas, tahini-yogurt sauce, and toasted or fried bread. The minced beef on top adds extra richness and indulgence.
How to Make Turkish Simit
Turkish simit made with a delicious homemade recipe! All the details are here—just follow them for the best result. Serve with date molasses and tahini dip!
Salmon with Walnuts and Cheese
Grilled salmon seasoned with a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of spice — everything you need for a quick, elegant dinner. Even better topped with walnuts and cheese! Serve with potato gratin if you like.
How to Make Beef Kebab
Beef kebab is a quick recipe from the Arab kitchen — very tasty when grilled and best served with tarator (tahini) sauce and piyaz (onion salad). It’s also delicious with white rice.
Traditional Lebanese Tabbouleh Recipe
Tabbouleh is one of the most famous Lebanese salads and appetizers. It is known for its fresh flavor; you can add lemon juice and olive oil to taste.
Lahm bi Ajeen (Sfiha)
Lahm bi ajeen — also called sfiha or safiha — is a satisfying, delicious flat meat pastry. Serve with plain yogurt or a squeeze of lemon.
Chicken Liver Sooda
Chicken liver sooda is a tasty, nutritious dish that's quick to prepare. Clean the livers well, then finish the dish with pomegranate molasses and lemon to get the desired flavor.
How to Make Crushed Lentil Soup
A delicious, homestyle recipe for Crushed Lentil Soup. Add lemon juice to the soup after it’s finished and serve to intensify the flavors.

















