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How to Make Muftaqa
Muftaqa is one of the most popular traditional dishes from Beirut. This recipe shows you how to make muftaqa clearly and in the original style followed in the Lebanese capital, Beirut.
Crispy Sweet-and-Salty Cinnamon - Video
Cinnamon is a Western dessert that has become popular and beloved in many Arab countries. Today we’ve prepared it in a new, crispy style with a sweet-and-salty flavor, and we hope you’ll enjoy it.
Turkish Cookies
An authentic Turkish-style cookie recipe that is wonderful in every sense! Enjoy with sweet treats, as a tea-time snack with labneh or thyme, and you can pack it for kids’ lunches. It takes a bit of time to prepare, but the ingredients are common in every home.
Okra Stew
A beloved Bamya-style stew with okra, tomatoes, garlic, and cilantro. Simmered with lamb or bone-in meat, finished with pomegranate molasses for a tangy-sweet finish.
Chicken Curry
A very delicious Indian-style chicken curry! This popular recipe is common across the Arab world, so the ingredients are widely available—from curry powder to coconut milk.
Beef and Chicken Shawarma
A carefully made home-style beef and chicken shawarma — even better than restaurants. Shawarma is one of the most delicious and popular fast foods in the Arab world, and it’s especially tasty when served as a sandwich.
Chicken Tikka with Yellow Rice
How to prepare chicken in a delicious chicken tikka style
Zucchini Mufarraka (Zucchini with Eggs)
Mufarraka zucchini (zucchini with eggs) — a practical, very easy recipe for a tasty country-style breakfast. Serve with bread and vegetables as you like.
How to Make Crushed Lentil Soup
A delicious, homestyle recipe for Crushed Lentil Soup. Add lemon juice to the soup after it’s finished and serve to intensify the flavors.
How to Make Vegetable Spaghetti
Vegetable spaghetti is one of kids' favorite recipes—especially when it's made in this beautiful individual nest style!
Pakistani Vermicelli Halwa
In no time and with very few ingredients, this popular Pakistani dessert is easy to make. This vermicelli halwa (kheer-style) is delicious and simple to prepare—give it a try.
Greek Salad
The Greek salad is delicious and, like most salads, great for those watching their weight and aiming to maintain a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
Green Okra Stew with Meat
A delicious, traditional green okra stew. Okra is considered a luxurious, royal-style dish. You’ll also find the method for making rice with vermicelli in the recipe. Enjoy!
How to Make Stuffed Zucchini and Cabbage
Stuffed zucchini and cabbage made with a delicious home-style recipe that is simply irresistible and so appetizing. Stuffed vegetables are one of those old-fashioned dishes that take a bit of effort to prepare, but they are full of goodness, and best of all, everyone loves them :) Serve with yogurt.
Steak with Sauce and Vegetables
Steak with brown sauce and vegetables — a home-style recipe that's unbeatable from A to Z. This dish is special because it's complete and rich.
Kousa with Bulgur
Kousa with bulgur — a light, healthy vegetarian village-style recipe from southern Lebanon. Delicious in summer; light on the stomach and can be served cold or warm.
Mujaddara with Lentils and Bulgur
An easy, home-style mujaddara made with lentils and coarse bulgur. Serve with yogurt and salads for a complete, nutritious meal.
Mini Fruit Tarts
Mini fruit tarts made at home with a bakery-style pastry cream, just like a patisserie and even better. You can decorate them with seasonal fresh fruit.

















