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Grilling a Whole Chicken on a Bottle
Bottle-roasted chicken — an outstanding recipe that yields tender, juicy chicken with a flavor similar to restaurant-style grilled chicken. Don’t miss it.
Keshk with Minced Meat
Keshk with minced meat — a traditional Lebanese breakfast, especially comforting in winter when a hot bowl of keshk gives warmth and energy. Keshk is a preserved pantry staple popular across Lebanon.
Fried Ajjeh (Herb Omelette)
Ajjeh is one of the tastiest dishes served at breakfast. Some also like to serve it at lunch as an appetizer alongside fried vegetables like eggplant and cauliflower. Very delicious.
Homemade Pizza Sauce
Why buy canned pizza sauce when you can make a tasty, budget-friendly version at home? A safe, affordable option that preserves great flavor.
Cheesy Potato Roses
Potato roses with cheese — an easy, elegant side. Baked in the oven; they’re delicious if they pick up a little charred, grilled flavor.
Shanklish (Traditional)
Authentic shanklish prepared the traditional way. Shanklish is a classic preserved dairy product made from strained yogurt and aged — served at breakfast or as an appetizer.
Chinese-Style Rice with Fried or Grilled Fish Fillet
A simple home-cooked Chinese-style rice with fried or grilled fish fillet — an easy, flavorful way to add variety to your weekly menu.
How to Make Karniyarik
A very famous and delicious recipe from Turkish cuisine! You will love karniyarik, or stuffed eggplant with a distinctive filling and flavors, prepared here in this easy, tried-and-tested recipe.
How to Make Grilled Boneless Chicken
If you have leftovers from yesterday and need a side dish, this is the perfect one. It also works as a main dish alongside roasted vegetables and French fries or mashed potatoes.
Kibbeh in Yogurt (Kibbeh bil Laban)
Kibbeh in yogurt is an excellent summer dish. It’s served cold and becomes even more refreshing when chilled. You can use raw, fried, or even grilled kibbeh in the yogurt, and in any case it won’t take long to cook.
Fried Kibbeh
Fried kibbeh is one of the tastiest appetizers and can also be served as a main dish with soup or salad. When kibbeh patties are on the table they always enhance the meal. They can also be grilled.
How to Cook Quail
Small birds that many enjoy, this grilled quail recipe will win you over too. Although the marinade needs time, the method is straightforward and not labor-intensive.
Stuffed and Fried Kibbeh
A detailed, classic stuffed kibbeh recipe. Kibbeh can be served raw, grilled or fried — this version explains every step for great results.
How to Make Hummus Dip
Hummus dip is one of the most delicious appetizers, especially alongside meat and chicken dishes. If you’re making kofta, tawook, or grilled meat, a bowl of hummus is a must.
How to Make Labneh Madabala
How to make Labneh Madabala (labneh balls) with a tried-and-true recipe. Labneh Madabala is one of the most famous Lebanese preserved foods and a staple in every home.
How to Make Fattoush (Lebanese Salad)
An easy, clear recipe for one of the tastiest Lebanese salads. Serve fattoush alongside grilled or roasted meats.
Sayadieh with Fish Fillets
Sayadieh with fish fillets — a very practical, nutritious, and easy recipe. Sayadieh is delicious served with tahini sauce, a green salad, and eggplant mutabbal.
Red Chicken Marinade
A very tasty way to marinate chicken with a tried-and-true homemade recipe that always turns out well. You can serve the red-marinated grilled chicken with roasted potatoes and any vegetables you have on hand.

















