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Kibbeh in Yogurt
Kibbeh in yogurt is one of the tastiest yogurt dishes as well! It can be served cold or hot. Which do you prefer? Some people also like rice with vermicelli alongside it.
Pickled Green Beans with Walnuts
Pickled green beans with red peppers and walnuts are among the tastiest pickles, and we recommend making them if you have not tried them before... delicious with any dish, especially mujaddara.
How to Make Kabsa Rice with Meat Pieces
A very practical and easy recipe for making rice kabsa with lamb shanks. You can serve kabsa with yogurt and a green salad for a balanced, very tasty meal.
How to Make Sheikh al-Mahshi Eggplant
A very tasty and easy recipe for making Sheikh al-Mahshi eggplant. You can serve Sheikh al-Mahshi eggplant with rice for a complete meal the whole family will love.
Beef Tenderloin with Cream
A very tasty and easy recipe to prepare beef tenderloin steak with fresh cream. Serve the steak with rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, or roasted potatoes and vegetables as you prefer.
Baalbek-Style Fatayer
Baalbek-style fatayer is a famous pastry in Baalbek, Lebanon. The meat-filled version is loved across many Lebanese regions. Here is the authentic Baalbek-style fatayer recipe.
Raffaello-Style Chocolate Balls
A quick and tasty dessert with just a few ingredients! Raffaello-style balls work as a kids' and family treat, yet they also look elegant for guests. We recommend trying this speedy recipe.
Lahmacun (Turkish-Style Minced Meat Flatbreads)
Turkish-style lahmacun — similar to the lahm bi ajeen we know, but Turks like to add sauce, parsley and diced peppers. Worth trying!
Shrimp Curry
Shrimp Curry... a very rich recipe with the strong and delicious flavor of curry, perfect with all dishes that incorporate these spices. A dish rich in shrimp and vegetables, served with white rice.
How to Make the Best Shish Barak
Shish barak is a traditional dish with roots in Turkish cuisine. Some people enjoy it with rice, while others serve it with rice mujaddara. How do you serve it?
Eggplant Sheikh al-Mahshi — Lebanese Style
Sheikh al-Mahshi eggplant is one of the most delicious ways to prepare eggplant. The eggplants are stuffed after frying with minced meat and simmered in a tomato sauce. Serve with rice.
Green Beans in Oil
Green beans in oil in a reliable, tasty home recipe. Oil-based green beans are a popular vegetarian dish that doesn’t require many ingredients or high cost to prepare.
Chicken Fatteh
Chicken Fatteh, a quick and fresh take. Rice is included in this recipe as a core component with chicken and yogurt, making this dish a complete meal.
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.
Bulgur with Chicken
A light, flavorful bulgur-with-chicken dish — similar to rice in texture — served nicely with salad or yogurt.
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.
Secrets to Perfectly Boiling Fava Beans
Ful medames is one of the most beloved breakfast dishes, with slight variations in seasoning from one country to another, or even from one region to another within the same country. Here, we share the secrets to perfectly boiling fava beans while keeping their color light and seasoning them to your taste!
Gulf-Style Shrimp Hamisa
Hamisa shrimp — a Gulf-style shrimp dish made with spices, vegetables and tomato paste. Quick because shrimp cooks fast; serve with rice or bread.

















