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Stuffed Zucchini in Tomato Sauce
Stuffed zucchini in tomato sauce is a classic Levantine dish loved by both adults and children. Kids often ask for it because it's easy to eat and full of flavor.
Fried Eggplant with Za'atar Sauce
Fried eggplant with a distinctive za'atar sauce — a simple recipe that will win praise. Eggplant lovers, try this new sauce with fried eggplant. Enjoy!
Cheese and Thyme Burek Pastries
Cheese and thyme burek pastries.. a wonderful homemade recipe and a very delicious one for one of the tastiest kinds of pastries! A light, fluffy dough you will definitely love
Cheese Halva with Halabi Pistachios
Cheese halva with Halabi pistachios in an easy, home-tested recipe. This recipe lets you choose between incorporating the Halabi pistachios into the dough or sprinkling them on as you roll.
Cheese Halawa with Daaoukiyeh Filling
Cheese halawa is one of the tastiest Lebanese sweets. You may think it is difficult to make at home, but the opposite is true. In this recipe, we chose an unconventional filling for the halawa: ashta with daaoukiyeh.
Traditional Za'atar Mix
Lebanese traditional za'atar is very simple: its ingredients are known and fixed, limited to za'atar, sesame, and sumac with no additions. With a drizzle of olive oil, you will make the best za'atar sandwich, where the flavor of the za'atar itself stands out rather than the other add-ins.
Potato Salad with Za'atar
A light, healthy, and flavorful vegetarian potato salad made with boiled potatoes, chopped vegetables, za'atar and a lemon–olive oil dressing.
Breaded Kofta (Kofta Bania) / Meatballs
Breaded kofta — meatballs dipped in flour, egg and breadcrumbs, then fried until golden. A tasty, kid-friendly appetizer that’s easy to make.
Zalabia (Fried Dough) Recipe
Zalabia — one of the tastiest and easiest pastries to make. Serve at breakfast with labneh or as a sweet with sugar or syrup. This version is flavored with anise.
Zanoud al-Sitt (Cream-Filled Pastries)
Zanoud al-Sitt filled with pastry cream using ready-made baklava or phyllo sheets — quick to make. Prepare the easy cream and the rest is simpler. Garnish with crushed pistachios. Can be fried or baked.
How to Make Mashatih Bread
Mashatih bread is a thick, hearty loaf perfect for breakfast, served with dairy, cheeses, and jams. Why not surprise your family by making it at home and serving it warm and freshly baked? Here is a delicious Mashatih bread recipe.
Garlic Bread with Vegetables
Garlic bread in an unusual variation, with chopped vegetables and cheese added to the bread. Garlic bread is a delicious side dish that goes well with many main courses.
Healthy Za'atar Crackers
These healthy za'atar crackers are very easy and quick to make — about 10 minutes prep. Perfect as a snack for work or school.
Stuffed Eggplant Sheikh Mahshi
Stuffed eggplant in the Sheikh Mahshi style is a delicious, healthy dish that can be made in several ways. This tried-and-true version is sure to please both adults and kids.
Baladi Za'atar Blend
A traditional baladi za'atar blend made the authentic way and very easy to prepare at home. The key is to toast and dry the ingredients well before grinding them. Za'atar is one of the most important dishes on the Levantine breakfast table, and many families prepare it annually so the house never runs out. It is mixed with olive oil before eating.
Cheesecake Without Cheese
Cheesecake, as its name suggests, centers on cheese... but this recipe makes it easy and turns cheesecake into a home dessert par excellence, without cheese. How? Details in the recipe.
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!
Sesame and Nigella Seed Bread
Sesame and nigella (black) seed bread — perfect for sandwiches. Make it for your kids' school snacks or to serve with burgers.

















