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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 Cauliflower Maqluba?
If you love cauliflower, you’ll love this recipe that combines cauliflower, chicken, and rice in a wonderful cauliflower maqluba. Easy and very tasty.
Malseh, Farakeh, and Kibbeh
Kibbeh nayyeh is one of the most famous dishes in Lebanese cuisine. This recipe combines the method for preparing kibbeh nayyeh with the method for preparing farakeh, along with fresh kamouneh scented with the flavors of the most delicious spices.
Spicy Potato with Cilantro and Garlic
Batata harra is one of the tastiest potato dishes! It is usually served as a side dish and is one of the most popular Lebanese appetizers. Check out this method—and how do you make it?
Vegetable Stew with Meat
A practical and easy homemade vegetable stew... Serve it with fluffy rice, of course! You can also add any vegetables you like to the recipe.
Oven-Baked Curry Chicken Thighs
Curry chicken thighs baked in the oven... a super practical recipe that doesn't need marinating or many ingredients! Easy and delicious, especially with white rice. Give it a try.
Stuffed Grape Leaves with Olive Oil
Stuffed grape leaves with olive oil are one of the tastiest vegetarian dishes in Lebanese cuisine! Here is the recipe in full, from A to Z!
Lamb Biryani Dish
Lamb biryani is an unbeatable dish on the table alongside all rice dishes and meat platters. The biryani spice blend and the right seasonings in this recipe are so delicious!
Eggplant Boats with Vegetables
Eggplant boats with vegetables are a tasty oil-based recipe — a light dish suitable as an appetizer. You can add tomato sauce and water, simmer, then serve with rice.
Chicken with Potatoes and Peas in Curry
Chicken with potatoes and peas — a stew-like, easy and flavorful dish made with tomato paste and pepper paste for extra depth. Curry spice gives it a distinctive taste. Serve with white rice.
Maldoum (Kofta) Tray Bake with Vegetables
Maldoum (kofta) and vegetables baked in a tray — a rich, satisfying dish. You can add any vegetables you like. Serve with rice.
Green Zucchini with Lamb and Tomatoes
Green zucchini with lamb and tomatoes — an easy, light stew (zucchini is light by nature). As with most stews, serve with rice and toasted vermicelli.
Layali Lubnan (Layali Lebanon)
Layali Lubnan is one of the most delicious Lebanese desserts and very easy to make at home. Serve chilled with honey or sugar syrup.
Lentil Rishta
Lentil Rishta is a vegetarian dish you will enjoy. Not very common but a very old recipe — simple ingredients based on lentils and dough. See the full method below.
Harraq Asba'o (Spicy Lentil and Dough Stew)
Harraq Asba'o — a delicious, rich Levantine dish combining lentils, a simple dough, tamarind, pomegranate molasses and fried onions. Try this traditional recipe.
Chicken and Potatoes in the Oven
A beloved, classic roast — chicken and potatoes baked with a simple, flavorful marinade. Serve with rice, salad or bread.
Vegetarian Pea and Carrot Stew (No Meat)
A light, flavorful vegetarian stew of peas and carrots, brightened with cilantro, garlic and tomato. Easy, healthy and perfect served with white rice or rice with vermicelli.
How to Make Tabbouleh
Tabbouleh is one of the most delicious salads that graces any table and tops the list of Lebanese appetizers and salads. Some love to add pomegranate molasses, while others prefer to stick to lemon. Either way, everyone who tastes it will love it :)