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Green Beans in Oil
Green beans in oil — a healthy, very tasty vegetarian recipe, especially good with white onion and green bell pepper. Served with bread. Some like it warm; most prefer it chilled from the fridge.
Green Beans in Oil
Green beans in oil are a practical, tasty vegetarian dish, especially for families and kids. This traditional Levantine recipe is popular across the Levant.
Za'atar and Olive Bread Loaf
Za'atar and Olive Bread... Nothing is more delicious than a homemade loaf of bread. A mixture of za'atar, olives, and rosemary kneaded with brown or white flour, as desired. Imagine its delicious aroma in your kitchen :)
How to Make Pickled Grapevine Leaves
How to make pickled grapevine leaves with a tried-and-true recipe, because pickling recipes need experience and know-how to turn out well. Try this recipe for the best preserved grape leaves!
Boiled Potato Salad with Vegetables
A simple homemade boiled potato salad that is very tasty. It can be served cold and is delicious with boiled eggs!
How to Make Salted Olives
Homemade salted olives — we look forward to this preserve from season to season because its flavor is unmatched, and it keeps a touch of its original bitterness. Some people like it with hot pepper.
How to Make Madlouka Swiss Roll
A wonderful and creative way to prepare and serve madlouka! Try making madlouka as a Swiss roll in a recipe that will surely impress your family and guests.
How to Make Mabsoos (Oil Cakes)
Mabsoos are oil-based cakes made without milk, eggs, or sugar. They have a bold, distinctive flavor thanks to fennel, anise, sesame and nigella seeds — delicious with tea!
Okra in Oil (Bamya bil Zeit)
Okra in oil is an inexpensive vegetarian dish. It’s served cold and can be made with fresh or frozen okra.
Wild Thyme and Olive Bread
Homemade thyme and olive bread with a simple, tested method. You’ll love this recipe because all ingredients are readily available and it doesn’t require a tricky filling or long prep time—just let it rest a bit before baking.
Green Fava Beans with Oil
Green fava beans in oil, a very delicious homemade recipe with cumin, coriander, and garlic! You won't find a tastier plate of green fava beans than this :) It is eaten with bread and served with vegetables such as radishes.
Cauliflower in Oil
Cauliflower in oil. A very simple yet extremely tasty recipe. Despite its simplicity, it makes a delicious side dish to serve with many main courses.
Pizza Dough Without Oil
A tasty, easy pizza dough made without oil using common household ingredients. Try this homemade dough — you may never buy ready-made pizza again!
Maqrouta (Date-filled Cookies) with Olive Oil and Walnuts
Here is the maqrouta, or date-filled cookies, with walnuts and prepared at home very simply; this is a favorite date cookie that can make a lovely gift for a lunch or dinner invitation.
Carrot Halva with Oil
For anyone seeking butter-free desserts, this carrot halva uses oil instead of butter. Give this oil-based carrot halva a try—you’ll surely love it.
Baqlah with Spinach and Chard
Baqlah is a well-known southern Lebanese dish built on greens cooked with coarse bulgur. In this version we make it with spinach and chard, for a delicious, nourishing, and healthy meal.
Beehive Bread with Feta and Olives
Beehive bread with feta and olives, made at home in an easy, tried-and-tested way! A very delicious recipe, especially for all pastry lovers. Depending on the filling, beehive bread can be served for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even as a light snack.
Grape Leaves Stuffed with Lamb Rib Meat
Grape leaves are a centerpiece at the table, especially for celebrations and banquets. The best version is when they are prepared with lamb to add richness to the leaves and to season the meat with a tangy, zesty kick. Here is the authentic method for preparing grape leaves with lamb rib meat. Give it a try and enjoy!

















