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Molokhia with Tomatoes
Molokhia with tomatoes! Do you know this recipe? We usually make molokhia with chicken or meat, or even fry it with a little oil and eat it with a squeeze of lemon! But molokhia with tomatoes?! Yes, it is delicious too, and you won't believe it until you try 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!
Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes with minced meat in a proper homemade recipe! Despite how simple it is, this dish is very tasty, filling, and best of all, very easy to make.
Turmeric Rice (Yellow Spiced Rice)
Turmeric rice, or yellow spiced rice, made with a cozy homemade recipe. We added aromatic seasonings to the rice, giving it a distinctive fragrance and flavor. This rice is delicious with meats, especially fish.
Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Sun-dried tomatoes — delicious in many recipes. They work beautifully in pies, pizza, stews and more, adding a clear boost of flavor. Make them yourself!
Kibbeh Nayyeh (Raw Kibbeh) — Authentic Method
Raw kibbeh is one of the best-known Lebanese dishes. Use very fresh, high-quality meat and serve immediately after preparation.
Potato Stew
A tasty and easy potato stew. The flavor comes from lightly frying garlic and coriander, then adding boiled meat so it browns and absorbs those tasty flavors.
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.
Vegetable Spaghetti
Vegetable spaghetti is a delicious vegetarian recipe we highly recommend trying to balance your diet between red and white meats and plant-based meals.
How to Prepare Kibbeh with Raw Farakeh
Raw kibbeh and faraqeh are among Lebanon’s most famous dishes. Preparing kibbeh with raw faraqeh requires special care and strict hygiene when handling raw meat to protect health.
Maqroun Kibbeh Filled with Walnuts
We’re used to seeing fried kibbeh filled with meat, but this recipe is very inventive and sweet: fried maqroun dessert stuffed with walnuts! What do you think about trying this sweet kibbeh for a change?
How to Make the Best Shish Barak
Shish barak is a traditional dish with roots in Turkish cuisine. Some people enjoy it with rice, while others serve it with rice mujaddara. How do you serve it?
Zucchini and Eggplant Maqluba in Oil
Zucchini and eggplant maqluba — a traditional, simple dish with few ingredients, no spices or meat. A light summer recipe served cold.
Eggplant Sheikh al-Mahshi — Lebanese Style
Sheikh al-Mahshi eggplant is one of the most delicious ways to prepare eggplant. The eggplants are stuffed after frying with minced meat and simmered in a tomato sauce. Serve with rice.
Lahma Bi Ajeen (Meat Flatbreads)
Lahma bi ajeen is a beloved Arab pastry—some like it with a squeeze of lemon, others prefer yogurt.
Kibbeh Nayeh
Kibbeh nayeh is one of the most delicious Lebanese dishes. The kamouneh, a spice blend mixed with fresh herbs and rubbed into the meat, is what makes this dish a favorite for many.
How to Make Kebe Hila with Potatoes
Kebe Hila with potatoes can be baked, fried, or boiled, then served with cooked yogurt just like meat kibbeh. A delicious and budget-friendly recipe—here is the method in detail.
Tin-Foil Pasta with Red Sauce and Cheese
Tin-foil pasta! Have you tried this recipe before? A unique preparation method and a very delicious result, especially with a sprinkle of cheese on top. Ground meat or chicken can be added as desired.

















