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Zucchini Gratin
Zucchini gratin is a light, easy-to-make dish we recommend as a very popular side alongside Italian meals. Try it and leave your comments :)
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!
Laminated Sambousek with Two Doughs
A brilliant, flaky sambousek made by combining two types of dough — water (oil) dough and butter dough. Try mixing two doughs in one recipe for extra flakiness. Full details below.
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.
Rice Tatbīqa with Grilled Chicken
A practical rice tatbīqa: the rice is cooked with minced meat, but to save time, chicken breast slices are grilled and served alongside the rice — a distinctive addition to the dish!
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!
Okra in Oil (Bamya bil Zeit)
Okra in oil is an inexpensive vegetarian dish. It’s served cold and can be made with fresh or frozen okra.
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!
English Cake
English Cake — a traditional, wonderfully tasty cake, especially with tea. Very quick and easy to make. Here's the method.
Zucchini Maqlouba with Tomato
Zucchini maqlouba with tomato is a simple, traditional, healthy and budget-friendly recipe. It's eaten with Arabic bread and doesn't require many ingredients.
Diet Nut Cake
Diet nut cake — light, easy and delicious. Using a small amount of brown sugar and whole wheat flour lowers the calories and makes the cake healthier.
Rice with Minced Meat and Chicken
Rice with minced meat and chicken is a classic Arabic dish loved by the whole family. Suitable for an everyday family meal or for entertaining guests. Delicious served with yogurt, vermicelli soup, or a salad.
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.
Basbousa with Pistachios and Ashta (Clotted Cream)
Basbousa with pistachios and ashta — a delicious, easy Arabic dessert. Perfect for Ramadan. Try it.
Ice Cream Tart with Cotton Candy
An imaginative, show-stopping ice cream tart topped with cotton candy — perfect for birthdays and celebrations. Beautiful and fun to serve.
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.

















