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Potato Soufflé Mold
Potato soufflé mold baked. A traditional recipe presented in a new and impressive way. Easy to make with pantry-friendly ingredients—try it our way.
Lebanese Lentil Kibbeh Patties
Lentil kibbeh shaped into patties. A rich traditional Lebanese dish—simple and appetizing on the table, and suitable as a main meal for healthy-eating lovers looking for a meat-free option.
Grilled Meat Kibbeh
Grilled meat kibbeh with a wonderful flavor and a traditional filling of meat, fat, and walnuts. The method is explained in detail and is definitely worth trying.
Chocolate Sfoof
Chocolate Sfoof — why not serve sfoof with chocolate instead of the traditional version? The base recipe is great, but this one is worth trying too, especially since kids love chocolate.
Pumpkin (Squash) Kibbeh
Pumpkin (squash) kibbeh — a delicious traditional vegetarian dish. Preparation takes some time but the result is excellent. Choose spinach or chard for the filling and add walnuts, chickpeas, pomegranate molasses and spices for great flavor.
Kibbeh Hila
A heritage classic! Kibbeh Hila is a traditional dish our ancestors prepared when meat was scarce, using dough and bulgur to compensate for the lack of meat. Hence the name Kibbeh Hila.
Taco Stew with Red Beans
Taco stew with ground beef and red beans is an inventive recipe using ingredients found in every kitchen! Try it as a change from traditional stews.
How to Make Rice Pudding
Rice pudding — an authentic, traditional recipe. This classic Arabic dessert is loved by both adults and children; it’s light and low in fat.
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.
How to Cure Green Olives (Traditional Method)
A classic, reliable method for curing green olives. We recommend using the amount of salt listed because it helps preserve the olives.
How to Make Armenian Kebab Kubbeh
For tahini lovers, here is a wonderful traditional recipe: Armenian kubbeh, a mix of meat, kubbeh, tahini, and abou sfer lemons. It is a truly distinctive dish you will not find just anywhere. Here is the delicious and tried-and-true method for making Armenian kubbeh.
Yemeni Zurbian with Chicken
How to make Yemeni chicken zurbian with an authentic, traditional recipe! Zurbian is one of Yemen’s most famous dishes and is similar to mandi and biryani. It is especially popular in the city of Aden and is prepared for celebrations and holidays :)
How to Make Green Hindbeh
How to make green hindbeh the traditional way in a classic recipe... Hindbeh, or al-ilt, is one of the tastiest plant-based dishes, with benefits on every level!
Milk Basbousa with Cream
A tasty and nontraditional take on Basbousa with milk cream. This recipe involves several steps and is best left overnight in the fridge, but the result is well worth the effort.
How to Make Stuffed Cabbage
An easy, delicious homemade recipe for stuffed cabbage. Stuffed cabbage is a traditional dish known and loved across many Levantine countries.
Kousa Apalma with Tahini
A nontraditional take on stuffed zucchini (kousa). This version features a chicken filling, though the classic recipe uses minced meat. Try our chicken-filled Kousa Apalma with Tahini and enjoy.
Potato Stew with Rice
Potato stew is a traditional, delicious dish that’s perfect for families and comforting for kids after a long school day.
Aish Al Saraya with Toast Bread
Aish Al Saraya with toast bread is an easy and proven way to adapt the traditional original recipe for Aish Al Saraya. Try this delicious homemade method to get the best dessert.