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Madardara (Mujaddara) — Southern Lebanese Rice & Lentils
Madardara (also called mujaddara) is a Southern Lebanese rice-and-lentils dish. Simple, delicious, and nutritious — but it requires a bit of know‑how: get the liquid right so the rice neither turns mushy nor stays undercooked. Try it and show us your skills!
Red Lentil Mujaddara Recipe
Red lentil mujaddara is one of Lebanon’s traditional recipes, especially famous in South Lebanon. It is very nourishing, since it combines lentils and bulgur, both of which offer important nutritional benefits.
Red Mujaddara (Red Lentils & Bulgur)
Red Mujaddara — a traditional Southern Lebanese dish made with small red lentils and coarse bulgur. Fry the onions until brown to achieve the characteristic color and flavor.
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.
Kibbeh in a Tray
Kibbeh in a tray is one of the tastiest and easiest kibbeh recipes. It takes less time to prepare than making individual patties, and we recommend serving it with any kind of lentil soup.
Batata Hara
Batata hara, or potatoes with coriander and garlic, is a wonderful Lebanese appetizer! It is made with fresh green coriander, served with a squeeze of lemon, and eaten with bread... nothing better.
Easiest Chicken Gizzards
Chicken gizzards, or chicken giblets, in the easiest recipe ever. How do you serve them? Are you on team lemon juice, or do you add pomegranate molasses? Our version is tangy, so let’s explore the simple steps together.
Two Ways to Make Kibbeh Raheb
Kibbeh Raheb is a quintessential winter dish, especially when served as a soup with sour orange juice, known in Lebanon as bou sfeir or narinj. It can also be baked in a tray. Here are two ways to prepare Kibbeh Raheb, both definitely worth trying.
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.
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?
How to Make Oat Cake with Custard
Oats have recently been used more and more in a variety of dishes such as soups, pastries, and desserts, thanks to their importance and health benefits. This oat cake has a light custard flavor and is a super easy recipe you will really love. Give it a try!
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.
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.
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.
Mashed Mujadara
Mujadara, in all its varieties, is a beloved Lebanese staple. This mashed mujadara gets its name from cooking lentils and rice to a melt-in texture and is both nutritious and very tasty.

















