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Lentil and Bulgur Mujaddara
Lentil and bulgur mujaddara — an easy, delicious, nutritious vegan dish. This classic recipe is outstanding. Some cook it with rice, but this version uses bulgur and is made the traditional way. Try it — kids will love it.
Layered Maamoul with Qishta (Cream)
Layered maamoul with qishṭa — a must-try Arabic dessert. Here is a clear method to make one of the tastiest sweets. Try it and tell us what you think. Enjoy!
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.
Orange Syrup Cake
Orange syrup cake is a delicious and distinctive dessert! Follow the steps below to make this fragrant, flavorful cake—piece by piece—for a stunning result.
Hearty Chickpea Fatteh
Hearty chickpea fatteh — an easy and delicious traditional dish. Serve immediately after assembling so the bread stays crisp.
Lentil Rishta
Lentil Rishta is a vegetarian dish you will enjoy. Not very common but a very old recipe — simple ingredients based on lentils and dough. See the full method below.
Bulgur with Chicken
A light, flavorful bulgur-with-chicken dish — similar to rice in texture — served nicely with salad or yogurt.
Dry Mulukhiyah with Chicken
Dry mulukhiyah with chicken — a beloved, distinctive dish served with lemon and hot pepper to taste. A comforting, traditional meal.
Zucchini with Meat
Zucchini with meat — a flavorful main or side dish. This homemade method prevents excess liquid in the zucchini. Garnish with toasted pine nuts. Worth trying.
Semolina Pudding (Haleeb bil‑Semid)
Semolina pudding — an easy and very tasty dessert. Add ghee to the biscuit topping for extra flavor. You can also add sweet cheese to make a ‘fake knafeh.’
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.
Maquda (Laban Amu)
Maquda, called Laban Amu in parts of southern Lebanon, also known as Shakriyeh with rice — a delicious yogurt-based dish with boiled meat and small onions, served with rice and vermicelli.
Shahbayyah Roast (Tied Roast)
Shahbayyah roast — a hearty American-style roast that’s become very popular. You can cook it in a regular pot, but a pressure cooker makes the meat tender in less time. Serve with vegetables and the gravy; full method below.
How to Make Marble Cake
A tried-and-true homemade marble cake recipe. Marble cake is a delicious treat the whole family — young and old — will love.
Fattoush Salad
Fattoush — a mix of fresh vegetables served with a tangy dressing and toasted or fried flatbread. A delicious side dish that’s especially healthy when served with toasted bread.
Easy Coconut Cookies
For coconut lovers... here is the method to make these incredibly easy coconut cookies. Make them and enjoy their delicious taste and light, crumbly texture... and you’ll be asking for more :)
Easy Petit Fours
Learn how to make easy petit fours and surprise your kids with them! Try this recipe and enjoy the tastiest and easiest petit fours!
Nutella Honeycomb Pastry
Discover the tastiest way to make honeycomb pastry filled with Nutella. You can use any filling you like to tailor the flavor to your liking.

















