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Mudabbala (Mukazzala) Labneh
Mudabbala (mukazzala) labneh — an irresistible, reliable recipe. Enjoy it anytime, especially at breakfast. Very easy to make!
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.
Ma'karoun Sweets (Zainab's Fingers)
Clear homemade recipe for ma'karoun, also known as Zainab's Fingers. Loved by adults especially — a classic, delicious traditional sweet.
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.
Green Zaatar Bread
Green zaatar bread — very delicious with fresh zaatar and olives. Besides tasting great, it smells wonderful. Serve it for breakfast or use it to make the best sandwiches for the kids.
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 Tripoli Ka'ak
A wonderful recipe for making Tripoli ka'ak, especially for expatriates who cannot easily buy it fresh. What makes this Tripoli ka'ak recipe special is that all the ingredients are easy to find and it doesn't take much time.
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.
Turmeric Kaak (Kaak al-Aqda al-Safra)
Turmeric kaak (also called al-marqad) — a popular, much-loved traditional kaak. Methods vary regionally and by cook, but it’s consistently a favorite. Try it!
Potato and Egg Cake with Mozzarella
A very practical and delicious recipe for making a potato cake with eggs and mozzarella cheese. Serve it as a side dish or as a main dish alongside green salad, soup, or yogurt.
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.
Easy Asruniya Kaak Recipe
A wonderful recipe made with ingredients found in every home for making Asruniya cake, also known in Lebanon as Kaak Abu Arab. Asruniya kaak is one of our favorite recipes, and this version makes it incredibly easy to prepare at home.
Date Kaak
Very delicious and easy date kaak, with a tried-and-tested recipe that is sure to succeed! The ingredients are simple and available in every home, and they are guaranteed to impress your family and guests!
Kallaj and Sha'ibiya Dough
Kallaj dough for kallaj, baklava and sha'ibiya — three-in-one. An easy homemade recipe. Follow the steps carefully for best results.
Easy Abbas Kaak Recipe
Kaak al-Abbas is a very delicious, much-loved traditional recipe that is always requested for happy occasions as well as times of mourning. Here is this tried-and-tested homemade recipe for Kaak al-Abbas, also known as Kaak al-Khamis or al-Marqad.
How to Make Karabeej and Tarabish at Home
Karabeej, or Tarboush el-Balad, made at home in a recipe that is more than delicious and truly wonderful. The same cream is used for both recipes, and it is super economical. Adults will love it before kids, thanks to the childhood memories it brings back.
Easy Kaak with Milk
How to make the easy kaak with milk recipe that everyone asks for and loves, young and old. Prepare kaak with milk and enjoy it with a cup of tea or coffee. Enjoy!
How to Make Mekazlala Labneh
Mekazlala labneh, or madhabbala, is an incredibly easy and foolproof recipe. It’s worth having a few jars of this labneh in your pantry because it is truly delicious. To make it, you’ll need a special cloth bag for labneh.