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Kawaj with Vegetables and Meat
From Syrian cuisine, and specifically from the beautiful, lively city of Tartus, comes this special recipe for kawaj!
Makdous - Eggplants stuffed with Walnuts
Makdous is one of the tastiest and richest pickles on the table. It can be eaten as a standalone meal with flatbread and vegetables or paired with dishes like fried eggs or mujaddara. Preparing makdous isn’t easy, but as the women of Shoutabkhin Today show, it isn’t impossible either!
How to Make Mghammar, or Eggplant Moussaka
Mghammar is one of the tastiest eggplant recipes! As you read through the recipe, you will immediately want to make this distinctive vegetarian dish. It is especially delicious with onions and sweet peppers!
How to Make Lahm bi Ajeen (Meat Flatbreads)
Lahm bi Ajeen is a wonderfully popular dish everyone loves. There's a trick in this recipe to prevent the meat from shrinking during baking — discover it! Delicious served with yogurt.
Green Okra Stew with Meat
A delicious, traditional green okra stew. Okra is considered a luxurious, royal-style dish. You’ll also find the method for making rice with vermicelli in the recipe. Enjoy!
Chicken Noodle Soup
Chicken noodle soup... very simple and easy, and also special because it's delicious on its own or served alongside all kinds of rice dishes, especially Eastern rice with ground meat!
Lahm bi Ajeen (Meat on Dough)
Lahm bi ajeen — everyone loves this tasty dish, especially when it comes straight from the oven. Serve with yogurt, a squeeze of lemon, and vegetables if you like.
Hummus with Tahini and Meat
Homemade hummus with tahini, made even better with tender filet beef! In just a few steps, you can make the perfect meal. Serve with Arabic bread.
Classic Chicken Rice
A much-loved rice dish: rice cooked with ground meat, chicken cooking stock and warm spices, topped with boiled chicken and fried nuts. Delicious served with yogurt or salad.
How to Make Bulgur with Tomatoes
Bulgur with tomatoes — an easy, quick, and nutritious recipe. You can add ground meat or meat pieces, or make it vegetarian. Serve with yogurt, salad, and pickles.
Beef Shawarma Fatteh
A new addition to our site: beef shawarma fatteh. We've already tried hummus, eggplant, vegetable fattet, and beef meatballs—now add this tried-and-true recipe to the list.
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 Sheikh al-Mahshi Eggplant
A very tasty and easy recipe for making Sheikh al-Mahshi eggplant. You can serve Sheikh al-Mahshi eggplant with rice for a complete meal the whole family will love.
Potato Purée Casserole (Soufflé) with Ground Beef
Oven-baked potato purée casserole — very easy and loved by everyone. Some like to top it with breadcrumbs or cheese, but this recipe is different. Discover it!
How to Make Kofta with Tahini
Kofta with tahini is a wonderful homemade recipe! Kofta cooks quickly because ground meat cooks fast, making this a practical dish for any busy working woman!
Lahmacun (Turkish-Style Minced Meat Flatbreads)
Turkish-style lahmacun — similar to the lahm bi ajeen we know, but Turks like to add sauce, parsley and diced peppers. Worth trying!
Lentil Soup with Lemon
Lentil soup with lemon... a very nutritious and delicious soup. It contains Swiss chard and potatoes, in addition to lentils and lemon. This soup is vegetarian, but some like to add ground meat to it.

















