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Purslane Salad with Yogurt
Do you know purslane salad, or purslane with yogurt? It is similar to cucumber yogurt salad, but with finely chopped purslane stems instead of cucumber. What do you think?
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!
Healthy Qarqish Recipe
Healthy qarqish made with a delicious, nourishing recipe! It includes a generous mix of seeds, from sunflower and flax to sesame and more. Enjoy a light and tasty snack.
How to Make Baqaat Dough
Baqaat made the traditional homemade way, and it couldn't be tastier! This well-known bread from the villages of South Lebanon is especially delicious with labneh and a cup of tea. You have to try it!
Homemade Chocolate Cake Without Eggs
Chocolate cake with a coffee flavor... and no eggs!! This recipe is similar to the boxed "Betty Crocker" cake mix... super easy and will definitely work for you.
Qatayef Batter with Nigella Seeds
Qatayef with nigella seeds... an exclusive, inventive recipe for our site. A few light touches can add a lot of charm to traditional recipes! Give it a try.
Jerusalem-Style Palestinian Hummus with Tahini
Jerusalem-style hummus with tahini from beloved Palestine... a detailed homemade recipe made the traditional way! All kinds of mezze are served with olive oil. Enjoy :)
How to Make Homemade Sausage
Homemade sausage is an easy recipe! Making sausage at home is cleaner and higher quality, since it’s made without casings and with lean meat. You can also add pine nuts to the mixture!
Molokhia with Bulgur
Molokhia with bulgur is a delicious and distinctive vegetarian recipe... a healthy dish made the traditional way.
How to Make the Tastiest Loubiya b Zeyt
How to make the tastiest loubiya b zeyt the traditional way in a clear, homemade recipe. Loubiya is one of the healthiest and most delicious vegetarian dishes.
Nachos Salad
A nachos salad made with a mix of vegetables and nacho chips, finished with French dressing. It’s a distinctive salad that takes little time and will brighten your evening!
How to Make Muhammara with Bulgur
Bulgur muhammara is a traditional Lebanese mezze. It’s somewhat similar to tomato komouna, and red pepper paste gives the dish a distinctive flavor. Give it a try.
How to Make Wheat Harees with Meat
Wheat harees with meat is a delicious, easy-to-make traditional recipe. You can control the final texture by adjusting how long you simmer the wheat.
How to Make Palestinian Musakhan
An authentic Palestinian Musakhan recipe made the traditional way — simple, clear, and ready for you to try. Ingredients are easy to find; add an extra sprinkle of sumac for more flavor.
Dough for Pastries
A single, versatile dough for many uses — from filled rolls to pizza, honeycomb pastries and more. We hope you try it!
Baked Kofta Tray with Tahini
Kofta with tahini — a practical, delicious twist on traditional kofta. Serve with rice.
Chicken Fillet with Kabsa Rice
Chicken fillet with kabsa rice — an easy, practical recipe. Kabsa is traditionally served with meat or chicken; here we used boneless chicken fillets with a distinctive marinade.
Avocado and Date Cocktail
Avocado and date cocktail with a variety of other fruits. This cocktail is traditionally served with nuts and honey; cream can be added if desired. Very tasty and nutritious.

















