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Spinach Stew with Rice
Spinach stew with rice — a very tasty homemade recipe. This stew is nutritious; some like to blanch the spinach or pour boiling water over it before cooking. Serve with a squeeze of lemon.
How to Make the Easiest Bifteck with Potatoes
Bifteck and potatoes with a garlic‑lemon soy sauce — so delicious. Try Chef Amir Youssef’s method for the easiest, most flavorful tray of bifteck with potatoes.
Shishbarak and Mujaddara
It seems many people like to serve shishbarak alongside lentil-and-rice mujaddara. Here you’ll find two recipes in one :) — both explained in detail and made the traditional way.
How to Cook Hindbeh (Allet)?
Hindbeh, also known as allet, is one of the tastiest Lebanese cold appetizers. Serve with a squeeze of lemon; it can be made into a sandwich and is especially delicious with crispy fried onions.
How to Make Fried Endive?
Fried endive (alat) is a very tasty vegetarian dish. Everyone loves it with an extra squeeze of lemon and fried onions. Let it cool before serving!
Lahma Bi Ajeen (Meat Flatbreads)
Lahma bi ajeen is a beloved Arab pastry—some like it with a squeeze of lemon, others prefer yogurt.
Maamoul Madd with Ashta (Cream)
Maamoul Madd with ashta is one of the most delicious Arabic sweets loved by kids and adults alike. Try it and leave your comments. This recipe also includes a link to a lemon-blossom substitute for decoration.
Carrot Jam for Decorating Desserts
Carrot jam, a homemade substitute for orange blossom and lemon blossom syrup for decorating desserts. An easy, distinctive, and truly wonderful recipe! Everyone needs this recipe before the holy month!
How to Cook Chicken Suda (Chicken Liver/Gizzard)
Chicken suda — also called chicken liver or gizzard — is one of the tastiest hot appetizers and is served immediately after cooking. Serve it with lemon juice alone or add the wonderful flavor of pomegranate molasses.
Meat on Dough (Lahm bi Ajeen)
Lahm bi Ajeen — one of the tastiest pastries, typically served with yogurt or ayran and a squeeze of lemon. Here’s a detailed method to make it at home.
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.
How to Make Tabbouleh
Tabbouleh is one of the most delicious salads that graces any table and tops the list of Lebanese appetizers and salads. Some love to add pomegranate molasses, while others prefer to stick to lemon. Either way, everyone who tastes it will love it :)
Easy Turkish Delight Recipe
An easy Turkish Delight recipe, tried and tested at home with ingredients found in every kitchen. You can add any flavor you desire, such as rose or lemon, to give the Turkish Delight your preferred taste.
Grape Leaves in Olive Oil
Grape leaves in olive oil is one of our favorite vegetarian recipes. You can adjust the dish's acidity by the amount of lemon juice and adding sumac, depending on personal preference
Fried Kibbeh
Homemade fried kibbeh, and there’s nothing better... Kibbeh patties are served with salad, soup, or yogurt for a complete meal. You can also freeze them uncooked until needed!
Sambousek Stuffed with Beef
Sambousek stuffed with beef is one of the tastiest pastries and a delicious appetizer to serve with soups and fattoush. You can use this dough and fill it with meat, vegetables, or cheese. Enjoy!
How to Make Lebanese Tabbouleh
Tabbouleh is one of the most famous Lebanese salads. Along with fattoush, it is a staple in any Lebanese kitchen, and every woman adds her own touch to it; some even add very finely chopped lemon zest.
Vegan Stuffed Grape Leaves in Olive Oil
Stuffed grape leaves in oil are one of the most delicious Lebanese recipes. Slices of vegetables are arranged under and sometimes between the rolls for extra color and flavor. We recommend adding more lemon juice to the filling for a brighter taste!

















