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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.
Fried Stuffed Intestines
Fawaregh is one of the names for this traditional dish, which is popular in many countries around the world. It is known as fawaregh in the Levant, manbar in Egypt, and batcha in Iraq and Iran. Here is a special method for preparing it, then frying it to make it even more delicious.
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!
How to Make Lebanese Mafruka
Mafruka with vegetables and bulgur is one of the tastiest Lebanese salads, famous in South Lebanon! It is eaten with lettuce or cabbage leaves, like tabbouleh, or even grape leaves. Its ingredients are like tabbouleh, with a difference in the preparation method.
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.
Chicken-Stuffed Pizza Rolls
An inventive twist on pizza — pizza rolls filled with chicken. Use this tested dough recipe and feel free to swap the filling for whatever you like.
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.
Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Basil and Tomatoes
An easy, very delicious, and unconventional recipe for preparing chicken breasts with basil and tomatoes. The chicken can be served from the oven alongside roasted potatoes or rice, as desired.
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.
Zucchini Stuffed in Yogurt
Zucchini stuffed in yogurt is an easy, light, and very tasty recipe. The zucchinis are filled with rice and minced meat, cooked in yogurt, and flavored with a sauté of crushed garlic and dried mint. Delicious.
Lentil Kibbeh
Lentil kibbeh follows the same concept as meat kibbeh, but uses lentils instead of meat. A drizzle of olive oil on top completes the dish. Bon appétit.
Sannouniya (Siliqa) — Boiled Hulled Wheat with Nuts
Sannouniya (also called Sanniniya or Siliqa) — boiled hulled wheat sweetened and topped with nuts and pomegranate. Traditionally prepared when a child's first tooth appears.
Smooth Molokhia with Roasted Chicken
Molokhia is one of the tastiest dishes, whether made with fresh or dried leaves, with chicken or meat, smooth or leafy. This recipe is for smooth molokhia with boiled and roasted chicken.
Ablma Stuffed Zucchini in Yogurt
Ablma in yogurt — one of the tastiest and lightest zucchini dishes. You can make it with goat or cow yogurt according to taste; cooked yogurt is delicious either way.