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Red Lentil Mujaddara
Red mujaddara is one of the most delicious and famous vegetarian dishes from southern Lebanon. Be careful when frying the onions so they do not burn and turn the mujaddara bitter.
Beetroot Mutabbal (Beet Dip)
A beetroot mutabbal (beet dip), a tasty and easy starter. Beets are rich in health benefits that are easy to overlook in our Arab kitchen.
Hummus with Tahini
Hummus with tahini is one of the tastiest Lebanese appetizers, served with grilled dishes, especially meat grills such as grilled meat or grilled kebab. Here is the best plate of hummus with tahini you may ever taste.
Madardara (Mujaddara) — Southern Lebanese Rice & Lentils
Madardara (also called mujaddara) is a Southern Lebanese rice-and-lentils dish. Simple, delicious, and nutritious — but it requires a bit of know‑how: get the liquid right so the rice neither turns mushy nor stays undercooked. Try it and show us your skills!
Chocolate Syrup (Dip-able Chocolate Sauce)
Chocolate syrup — quick and easy to make. Prepare and keep in the fridge until needed. Serves with many desserts, fresh fruit, marshmallows or ice cream.
Red Lentil Mujaddara Recipe
Red lentil mujaddara is one of Lebanon’s traditional recipes, especially famous in South Lebanon. It is very nourishing, since it combines lentils and bulgur, both of which offer important nutritional benefits.
Red Mujaddara (Red Lentils & Bulgur)
Red Mujaddara — a traditional Southern Lebanese dish made with small red lentils and coarse bulgur. Fry the onions until brown to achieve the characteristic color and flavor.
Awama (Luqaimat) — Crisp Syrup-Dipped Dough Balls
A reliable homemade recipe for awama: small fried dough balls that are syrup-dipped. Frying in two stages gives them their signature crispness.
Yellow Mujaddara (Split Lentil and Rice)
Yellow mujaddara — simple and quick. Split yellow lentils with rice and caramelized onions make a delicious, comforting dish. Serve with lettuce, tomato and cucumber salad.
Crispy Fried Fish Fillets
A quick, flavorful way to prepare boneless fish fillets with a crunchy coating, served with a mayonnaise dip and pickled cucumber.
Pumpkin with Tahini
Pumpkin with tahini in an easy recipe... just like moutabal in the way it is prepared! It tastes so delicious. Try it for yourself and you will surely add this dish to your appetizer list.
Spicy Fish with Tahini Sauce
A very special homemade stuffed fish recipe. After stuffing, the fish is covered with the sauce and then baked in the oven. The taste is absolutely irresistible! Get all the details now and try it.
Monk's Kibbeh, or Trick Kibbeh, with Lentil Soup
Monk's kibbeh with lentil soup is a very nutritious and delicious vegetarian dish! From Lebanese culinary heritage, we present this detailed recipe. We hope you enjoy it!
How to Make Fish Tagine
A distinctive fish tagine recipe that brings together fish, tahini, and a variety of citrus fruits in one dish... Citrus with tahini is a whole story. Have you tried it before? You should try it now.
Grilled Lamb Kofta
Grilled kofta is one of the tastiest kinds of barbecue, and it is very easy to prepare... Delicious with hummus and tahini and a tabbouleh-style salad with parsley and sumac. Here is the best seasoning for lamb kofta.
Zalabia
Zalabia made at home, with an especially delicious touch of anise! You can serve it for breakfast with labneh, for example, or turn it into a sweet treat by dipping it in sugar or syrup.
Tripoli-Style Falafel Recipe
Tripoli-style falafel is one of the most delicious old traditional recipes, made with chickpeas and no fava beans. It is especially tasty with tahini sauce, tomato slices, and pickles in an Arabic bread sandwich!
How Do We Make Falafel at Home?
Homemade falafel made easy and tried and true! It’s delicious with vegetables, tahini tarator sauce, and pickles, of course :) Give it a try