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Kousa with Bulgur
Kousa with bulgur — a light, healthy vegetarian village-style recipe from southern Lebanon. Delicious in summer; light on the stomach and can be served cold or warm.
How to Make Brazilian Feijão
Brazilian feijão — a popular Brazilian bean stew that’s new to many kitchens here. Black feijão beans are readily available at the market. A nutritious, delicious recipe worth trying.
Turkish Pide (Turkish Meat Pies)
Turkish pide — a distinctive pastry recipe. The filling is flavorful and well-balanced. Try this recipe — you’ll love it.
Kofta and Potatoes with Rice
Kofta and potatoes — an easy, quick stew served with vermicelli rice. Kids usually love this dish; some people add onion and peppers slices.
Mujaddara with Lentils and Bulgur
An easy, home-style mujaddara made with lentils and coarse bulgur. Serve with yogurt and salads for a complete, nutritious meal.
How to Make Foamy Yogurt
Foamy yogurt is a healthy, refreshing drink that takes little time or ingredients to prepare. It pairs well with meat-filled flatbread or any meat for a complete meal.
Eggplant Maqluba with Chicken
Eggplant Maqluba is a traditional dish prepared by the women of Shoutabkhin Today in various ways. This version uses chicken instead of meat to make eggplant maqluba—what do you think?
Ful Medames: How to Make Fava Bean Stew
Ful medames is one of the tastiest breakfast dishes in the Levant. The way of preparing and serving ful medames in Lebanon differs from Egypt, and every cook puts her own signature on making it.
Grain Salad with Freekeh
A very tasty and highly nutritious recipe, especially for vegetarians seeking to compensate for the protein found in meat. A grain or legume salad that is easy to make and can be a complete meal.
Mini Fruit Tarts
Mini fruit tarts made at home with a bakery-style pastry cream, just like a patisserie and even better. You can decorate them with seasonal fresh fruit.
Tahini Hummus Dip Without Garlic
Tahini hummus is one of the most famous dips and a well-known Lebanese appetizer. It is served with all kinds of grilled meats, or simply on its own, or topped with fried meat.
Sour Bulgur Kibbeh
Sour bulgur kibbeh... an unusual vegetarian recipe. Have you ever tried bulgur with lemon before? If not, you definitely should try it now. Follow the steps in detail to get the best appetizer. It can also be served alongside meat dishes.
Pepper Sauce
A homemade pepper sauce that is simply the best. If you don't know this sauce yet, you really need to learn how to make it because it truly changes the flavor of dishes, and it is also super delicious with all kinds of grilled meats.
Best Fish Sayadiyeh
Lebanese-style fish sayadiyeh, made primarily with fish stock to give the rice that just-right flavor. A special dish suited to important occasions. We made it with short-grain rice, but you can choose the type of rice you prefer.
Daouqieh Dessert
Beirut-style daouqieh dessert made the traditional way... and it could not be easier! We hope you try it. You can garnish it with fried nuts or leave it plain.
Hummus with Tahini
Hummus with tahini is one of the tastiest Lebanese appetizers, served with grilled dishes, especially meat grills such as grilled meat or grilled kebab. Here is the best plate of hummus with tahini you may ever taste.
How to Make Vegetable Sambousek
Sambousek is one of the tastiest appetizers and side dishes served at celebrations. Here is a recipe for one of the best vegetable sambousek fillings, and you can use the same dough to make meat or cheese sambousek.
Beirut Rabbit Kibbeh
Rabbit kibbeh... who knows this old traditional Beirut dish? For those who don’t, it’s a dish of kibbeh meat patties cooked in a tahini sauce with onions and citrus juice. Very delicious and distinctive.

















