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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!
How to Make Lahm bi Ajin Filling (Meat Pie Filling)
A classic lahm bi'ajin filling made in just a few steps for a delicious meat pie.
How to Make Kabsa Rice with Meat Pieces
A very practical and easy recipe for making rice kabsa with lamb shanks. You can serve kabsa with yogurt and a green salad for a balanced, very tasty meal.
How to Make Meftoul with Tomatoes
A Palestinian vegetarian staple, maftoul with tomatoes (also called kuskuson in the local dialect), a tasty and popular traditional dish.
Spinach Stew with Ground Meat
Spinach stew is one of the dishes we grew up with, as parents always wanted their children to eat healthy, iron-rich meals... spinach prepared in a traditional, delicious way in an easy and quick recipe
How to Make Green Za'atar Salad
A recipe with aroma, flavor, and simplicity all in one! Try this refreshing green za'atar salad and serve it alongside meat and fish dishes for a complete, very delicious meal.
Mashed Potatoes
There are many vegetarian recipes in Lebanese cooking that are easy to prepare without meat and with modest ingredients found in every home. Here is a quick and easy mashed potatoes recipe.
Hamburger with Onion Wedges
Hamburger is one of the most popular quick recipes, requested again and again by both adults and children. There are many ways to prepare the meat mixture, but our version uses the fewest possible ingredients so you can enjoy the flavor of the meat.
Italian Bufalina Pizza
Bufalina pizza is one of the most famous types of Italian pizza. Its texture and flavor are different from regular vegetable pizza, as it relies only on the taste of tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella.
Saffron Rice
A delicious homemade saffron rice recipe that pairs well with all kinds of meat and vegetable dishes.
How to Make Tomato Juice
Tomato juice is a staple in every home kitchen. Do you buy it ready-made, or make it yourself? In this recipe, we used Omani tomatoes, but you can use mountain tomatoes, for example, or any type of tomato you find suitable.
Freekeh and Rice with Chicken
Freekeh and rice with chicken: a practical, easy recipe that's great for banquets and gatherings, and can also be made with meat if desired.
Molokhia with Oil
Molokhia with oil is delicious too. It is not necessary to add meat or chicken to enjoy the taste of this beloved dish. A few simple additions are all it takes.
Rice with Fava Beans, Lenten Style
Rice with fava beans, without meat, in a homemade vegetarian recipe that is simply delicious! A hearty dish that is super easy and quick, and the fava beans help keep you feeling full. A practical recipe for working homemakers!
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.
Mixed Vegetable Stew
Mixed vegetable stew is a super tasty dish served with rice or Arabic bread. It can be made vegetarian, or you can add pieces of meat to turn it into a vegetable stew.
Lemon Zest Powder
Lemon zest has a lovely aroma and helps eliminate any trace of rancidity, which is why we use it in recipes that contain eggs. Here is a super easy and distinctive lemon zest powder recipe to use in your sweet dishes instead of vanilla, as well as in savory dishes, especially for seasoning meat.
How to Make Syrian Muhammara
Syrian muhammara is an easy and delicious homemade recipe. It is one of the well-known vegetarian appetizers in Syria, especially in Aleppo, and is often served alongside grilled meats.

















