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Rice with Fava Beans - Video
Rice with fava beans is a quick, convenient dish for working women and good for kids after a long day at school. We hope you enjoy our easy method.
Rice with Meat
Rice with meat is a versatile dish that works for a casual day or as a main course for gatherings and formal banquets. The secret is cooking the rice correctly to achieve great flavor and an attractive presentation.
Rice with Vegetables, Saffron, and Chicken
Rice with vegetables and saffron, topped with chicken breasts in a homemade recipe that is simply irresistible! Chicken breasts cook quickly, which makes this dish very practical as well as hearty.
Rice with Grape-Leaf Filling in Olive Oil
Rice with grape-leaf filling is a delicious recipe many of you may not have tried yet — but it's worth it. The grape-leaf filling in oil is mixed with the rice and cooked on the stove, giving an amazing taste and aroma.
Rice with Minced Meat and Chicken
Rice with minced meat and chicken is a classic Arabic dish loved by the whole family. Suitable for an everyday family meal or for entertaining guests. Delicious served with yogurt, vermicelli soup, or a salad.
Yellow Mujaddara (Split Lentil and Rice)
Yellow mujaddara — simple and quick. Split yellow lentils with rice and caramelized onions make a delicious, comforting dish. Serve with lettuce, tomato and cucumber salad.
Rice with Chicken, Vegetables and Pineapple
Rice with chicken and vegetables with pineapple — a very special recipe. Don't miss it. You'll love the bright pineapple flavor with the rice, and the tandoori spice ties everything together.
Mujadara (Lentils and Rice)
Mujadara differs from red mujaddara by using large lentils and, in this version, rice replaces bulgur. Feel free to increase fried onions to taste.
Rice with Vegetables and Chicken
Rice with vegetables and browned chicken pieces — a practical family-friendly recipe for all ages. Garnished with nuts and served with salads and yogurt.
Lentil and Bulgur Mujaddara
Lentil and bulgur mujaddara — an easy, delicious, nutritious vegan dish. This classic recipe is outstanding. Some cook it with rice, but this version uses bulgur and is made the traditional way. Try it — kids will love it.
Rice Pudding with Vanilla and Sahlab
Rice pudding flavored with vanilla and sahlab — a distinctive dessert blending complementary flavors. A comforting recipe suitable for children and the whole family.
Southern Tomato Kamouna
Tomato Kamouna — from the villages of southern Lebanon to your kitchen. An easy, nutritious no-cook recipe made with vegetables, herbs and bulgur; fragrant and refreshing.
Rice with Chickpeas and Vegetables
For fans of vegetarian dishes, here is Rice with Chickpeas and Vegetables. Serve it with a side salad and cucumber with yogurt. Enjoy!
Rice Mold with Minced Meat, or Ozi
A rice and minced meat mold with carrots and peas... a wonderful, budget-friendly recipe! We eat with our eyes before our mouths sometimes, so turn traditional dishes into artistic plates that whet the appetite. Just like this recipe :)
Rice with Shrimp (Qarides)
A wonderful homemade shrimp rice recipe... The rose water flavor will make a big difference to both the taste and the delicious aroma! Try it and let us know what you think!
Rice Cooked with Vermicelli
Fluffy rice cooked with vermicelli in the easiest homemade way! Rice with vermicelli is served with all stews and is one of the most useful recipes every home cook needs.
Red Mujaddara (Red Lentils & Bulgur)
Red Mujaddara — a traditional Southern Lebanese dish made with small red lentils and coarse bulgur. Fry the onions until brown to achieve the characteristic color and flavor.
Rice with Vegetables and Meat
A luxurious, complete dish with rice, meat, and vegetables. But all that richness does not mean this is a difficult recipe or that its ingredients are hard to find! Rice with meat and vegetables is one of the easiest recipes and is especially suitable for families, particularly large families.

















