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How to Make Qabawat (Stuffed Sheep Tripe) Authentically
Qabawat, or sheep tripe stuffed with rice and minced meat... an old traditional dish... it takes time to clean properly, but stuffing and cooking it is very easy... Enjoy!
Potato Kibbeh Stuffed with Labneh and Walnuts
Potato kibbeh differs from traditional kibbeh because it contains no meat, and this particular potato kibbeh recipe is special because it is filled with labneh and walnuts... a wonderful recipe in both appearance and taste
Tray-Baked Kibbeh Recipe
Tray-baked kibbeh with a delicious, detailed step-by-step recipe. A traditional dish that is considered one of the most important recipes in Arab cuisine! The recipe also includes how to make the kibbeh spice mix.
Thursday's Murkad Cookies
A fragrant, spiced cookie recipe traditionally baked for Thursday gatherings. Includes anise, sesame, caraway, and a warming dough.
Easy Mozzarella Cheese Halva
A very easy recipe for making cheese halva with mozzarella. You can roll the halva into a traditional log or serve it in individual pieces as shown in the photos.
Spicy Tuna Tray Bake with Potatoes
A homemade spicy tuna tray bake that's so easy and a perfect solution when you're out of ideas or short on time. It tastes like the traditional spicy fish dish, but is much more economical. Give it a try.
Chickpea Falafel Patties
Chickpea falafel patties — a beloved traditional recipe. Made with chickpeas only (no fava beans), they fry without absorbing excess oil and are great in sandwiches.
How to Make Lqtain Jam
Lqtain jam... here is the recipe in detail and the traditional way. You can cut the lqtain into whatever size and shape you like. Follow the steps to get the tastiest jam, then store it in sterilized glass jars.
Dairy-Free, Animal-Product-Free Labneh
Most of us eat traditional labneh and take it for granted, but some people have a milk allergy and still crave labneh. For them, we present this recipe free of any animal-derived ingredients!
How to Make Homemade Falafel
Falafel is a delicious and distinctive dish, and this recipe shares the secrets to making falafel at home the traditional Lebanese way. Try it and let us know what you think in the comments.
Sfouf
Sfouf is one of the easiest and quickest traditional desserts to make. This type of sweet is also valued for the many health benefits of turmeric, known as 'aqdat safra' in some countries.
Watermelon Rind Jam
A traditional jam made from the white inner rind of watermelon, learned from friends in Iraq. It yields about two jars and helps prevent wasting part of the fruit.