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Shrimp with Soy Sauce and Vegetables
A light, quick shrimp stir-fry with soy sauce and mixed vegetables—low in calories and ideal for lunch or dinner. Don’t overcook the vegetables so they stay crisp and fresh. Serve with a little steamed rice or noodles.
Homemade Sanioura Sweets
Sanioura is a famous sweet from Sidon in southern Lebanon. A delicious dessert made with few ingredients and baked for only a few minutes. Serve plain or fill with pistachios if you like.
Easy Layali Lebanon
Layali Lebanon is a delightful Lebanese dessert with a memorable name. Try this very easy Layali Lebanon recipe and serve it chilled with cream and pistachios. Perfect to enjoy with guests from the heart of Lebanese cuisine!
Qamar al-Din or Qamar Over the Clouds
Qamar al-Din Over the Clouds is a well-known Lebanese dessert, especially in Tripoli. This recipe blends a milk-based pudding with qamar al-din for a delicious, easy dessert.
How to Make Molokhia
Molokhia, or molokhiyyeh, in a delicious recipe... served with lemon juice and fluffy rice with vermicelli! You must try this method.
Farakah Recipe
Farakah is one of the tastiest Lebanese appetizers and has become a hallmark of Lebanese cuisine. Here is the recipe, explained clearly and simply, and delicious beyond compare.
Spinach Stew with Ground Meat
Spinach stew with ground meat... a very tasty, delicious, and easy recipe. The main thing is to clean the spinach well, and the rest is easy! Serve it with rice with vermicelli and a squeeze of lemon.
How to Make Pickled Turnips
Pickled turnips are one of the tastiest things you can serve with a meal, especially with vegetarian dishes made with bulgur and lentils! Here is this recipe for making this special pickle!
Kabsa with Lamb Rib
Kabsa rice with a lamb rib — a very distinctive recipe. The rice is baked in a tray in the oven, which gives it a unique flavor. The meat topping and peas add the finishing touches.
How to Make Baba Ganoush
Baba ganoush — one of the tastiest Lebanese dips. Delicious alongside many dishes; try it with fish. Baba ganoush is tasty and healthy.
How to Make Alat (Hindbeh)
Alat (hindbeh) is a light, healthy Lebanese meze. There are several ways to prepare it—some simply boil and dress it with lemon and olive oil, others sauté it with onions or top it with fried onions.
Lemon Chicken Breast
An easy homemade lemon chicken breast — a light preparation that’s especially suitable for those on a diet. Serve with plain boiled rice for a healthier meal.
Beef Mansaf
Beef mansaf: one of the most delicious banquet-worthy dishes, ideal for celebrations. Here is a method to make beef mansaf with basmati rice, featuring beef chunks, ground beef, and a nut garnish. Enjoy your meal!
How to Make Grilled Eggplant with Cheese
A distinctive way to serve roasted eggplant with vegetables in the oven. You can serve grilled eggplant with meat or on its own, alongside cooked rice.
Baalbek-Style Fatayer
Baalbek-style fatayer is a famous pastry in Baalbek, Lebanon. The meat-filled version is loved across many Lebanese regions. Here is the authentic Baalbek-style fatayer recipe.
How to Make Chicken Kebab
A tried-and-true home recipe for chicken kebabs. A flavorful marinade suitable for the whole family, best served with rice or a vegetable salad.
Baqaat Dough with Black Seed
Baqaat are one of the most delicious types of pastries, famous in the Lebanese countryside! They’re delicious with labneh, and you can also spread za'atar or cheese on them before baking them in the oven, just like mana'eesh.
How to Make a Plate of Kibbeh Nayeh
The tastiest kibbeh nayeh plate, with a detailed homemade recipe! Kibbeh is one of the most delicious Lebanese appetizers and can also be served as a main dish with radishes, white onions, and olive oil, eaten with Arabic bread!