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Cauliflower Maqluba with Lamb
A delicious cauliflower maqluba recipe, detailed and flavorful, with rich, tasty lamb! Maqluba is made with short-grain rice—be sure to soak it ahead of time!
Spinach Stew with Meat Chunks
Spinach stew with meat — one of the tastiest and easiest stews! It can be made with ground meat or chunks and is delicious and nutritious either way. Spinach stew is best with a squeeze of lemon and is served with rice.
How to Cook Lamb Ribs
Homemade lamb ribs, tender and flavorful to your preference! We recommend serving with boiled rice or simply enjoy them as individual pieces :)
Fried Omelette
Fried ajja — a mix of vegetables and beaten eggs. You can deep-fry them in plenty of oil or cook them in a non-stick pan for a healthier, lighter meal.
Eggplant Manzaleh (Masqa'a / Moussaka)
Eggplant Manzaleh is one of the best cold dishes — very tasty, especially when eaten with bread and served with onions and fresh vegetables.
Eggplant and Vegetable Rolls with Ground Meat
Eggplant and vegetable rolls stuffed with ground meat — an attractive, easy-to-make dish. Baked in the oven and served with white rice or vermicelli. Enjoy!
Fried Ajjeh (Herb Omelette)
Ajjeh is one of the tastiest dishes served at breakfast. Some also like to serve it at lunch as an appetizer alongside fried vegetables like eggplant and cauliflower. Very delicious.
Pistachio Stew with Red Palm Oil
Pistachio and beef stew — an unusual, nourishing African-inspired recipe made with simple, easy-to-find ingredients. Serve with white rice.
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff — a classic Russian dish made quickly with tender beef strips, mushrooms, cream and stock. Serve with white rice.
Easy Peas and Carrot Stew
There’s nothing more comforting to serve our kids on weekdays than this homemade pea and carrot stew. Easy, quick, and nutritious! Since vermicelli rice is the perfect accompaniment to the stew, the recipe also includes how to make it. Enjoy!
Spicy Shrimp Recipe
Colorful, flavorful shrimp with peppers and aromatics. Serve alongside rice or pasta, or as a tasty appetizer. Here is the step-by-step recipe.
Shishbarak and Mujaddara
It seems many people like to serve shishbarak alongside lentil-and-rice mujaddara. Here you’ll find two recipes in one :) — both explained in detail and made the traditional way.
Eggplant Sheikh al-Mahshi — Lebanese Style
Sheikh al-Mahshi eggplant is one of the most delicious ways to prepare eggplant. The eggplants are stuffed after frying with minced meat and simmered in a tomato sauce. Serve with rice.
Tin-Foil Pasta with Red Sauce and Cheese
Tin-foil pasta! Have you tried this recipe before? A unique preparation method and a very delicious result, especially with a sprinkle of cheese on top. Ground meat or chicken can be added as desired.
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!
Fettuccine Pasta with Cream
Fettuccine pasta with chicken and cream — an easy, delicious pasta recipe, especially since it uses quickly cooked chicken thighs. Kids and adults will love it!
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.
Spanish Omelette (Tortilla)
Spanish omelette — packed with vegetables and easy to make. Omelettes are ideal for breakfast and should be eaten immediately after cooking. Here’s a tasty recipe.

















