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How to Make Hummus Masbaha
Hummus masbaha is a very easy recipe, especially suitable for breakfast! It tastes delicious with pickles and fresh vegetables, and it is not complete without olive oil on top.
Potato Kibbeh with Walnuts
Potato kibbeh with walnuts is a healthy vegetarian recipe served as an appetizer or a main dish... Delicious with olive oil! Fans of vegetarian food will appreciate this rich and nourishing recipe!
Za'atar, Cheese, and Olive Rolls
Dough rolls filled with za'atar, cheese and olives, or any filling you like. This is a very tasty and practical recipe that kids will definitely love. Try it and let us know what you think in the comments.
How to Make Alat (Hindbeh)
Alat (hindbeh) is a light, healthy Lebanese meze. There are several ways to prepare it—some simply boil and dress it with lemon and olive oil, others sauté it with onions or top it with fried onions.
Pickled Green Olives
How to make pickled green olives with a tried-and-true recipe and wonderful flavor. You can soak the olives for one to three days, as you prefer, and the longer you soak them, the more of their bitterness will go away.
How to Make a Plate of Kibbeh Nayeh
The tastiest kibbeh nayeh plate, with a detailed homemade recipe! Kibbeh is one of the most delicious Lebanese appetizers and can also be served as a main dish with radishes, white onions, and olive oil, eaten with Arabic bread!
Loubia Bzeit (Green Beans in Olive Oil)
Loubia bzeit is an easy vegetarian dish served cold. Many enjoy it straight from the fridge, especially with onions and sweet green pepper.
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.
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.
Zucchini and Eggplant Maqluba in Oil
Zucchini and eggplant maqluba — a traditional, simple dish with few ingredients, no spices or meat. A light summer recipe served cold.
Allet (Hindbeh) — Stewed Leaves
How to prepare allet (hindbeh). A tasty, healthy vegetarian dish. Boil the allet or endive leaves until tender, season with olive oil, lemon and salt, and top with fried onions.
Local Mountain Green Beans in Oil
Badria green beans are what they’re called in Lebanon when the beans are mountain-grown and in season in summer. These beans are known for having lots of pods and a wonderful flavor.
Potato Chips
Homemade potato chips... the method could not be easier and the result is more than wonderful. Crispy potato chips that you will keep reaching for. At the very least, cleanliness and the quality of the oil are guaranteed.
Pickled Turnips
An easy pickled turnip recipe that doesn’t even require boiling water — so it’s quick, too! The result is lightly salted, tender pickled turnips with a satisfying crunch when you bite into them.
Béchamel Pasta with Ground Beef
Pasta with a white béchamel sauce, made in a delicious version with ground beef. If you prefer it with chicken, you can use fried or boiled chicken breast instead.
Rice Mansaf with Meat
Rice mansaf with meat is one of the most sought-after dishes, especially when it’s made with extra-tender fillet meat alongside the boiled meat! It’s even better with a cup of yogurt and is perfect for family gatherings and feasts.
Barbecue-Flavored Chicken Skewers
Chicken skewers marinated in barbecue and teriyaki sauce for an easy, light recipe. You can serve this dish with mashed potatoes, tuck the chicken cubes into a sandwich with French bread, or even with plain boiled white rice. Either way, the chicken tastes amazing with a delicious grilled flavor.
White Beans with Chicken
White beans with chicken — have you tried them before, or are you used to cooking beans only with meat or in oil? You should try them. It is a hearty and very delicious dish.