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How to Make the Best Kibbeh Bil-Siniyeh
Learn how to make the best kibbeh bil-siniyeh the traditional way, with a clear, detailed recipe that will impress everyone at the table. Inside, you'll also find how to prepare the best kamouneh the authentic way!
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 Ma'arouk
Ma'arouk — you’ve probably heard of it in Levantine dramas. Its name is tied to traditional, popular cuisine. Read the recipe and you’ll be excited to make it — delicious.
Zucchini Quiche Recipe
Zucchini quiche is one of the most famous French recipes and a new way to serve zucchini, away from the usual traditional zucchini dishes.
Zucchini with Bulgur (Stuffed)
Zucchini with bulgur follows the same idea as traditional stuffed zucchini, but the filling relies on bulgur, chickpeas, mint, and tomatoes instead of rice and meat. A great option for dieting since bulgur provides fullness with fewer calories.
Fried Eggplant Recipe
Fried eggplant is a simple dish with traditional roots, and it includes tips to prevent the eggplant from soaking up too much frying oil. It also features a delicious mint yogurt sauce to pair with the eggplant.
Grape Khabeesa or Grape Malban
Grape khabeesa, or malban made with grape juice, black pine nuts, and sesame. A distinctive traditional recipe. Try it as a sweet, wholesome snack if you use whole wheat flour.
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.
Baked Ajaj Fish in the Oven
Baked ajaj fish with vegetables in a delicious homemade recipe. This fish is especially tasty with tabbouleh, baba ghanouj, and French fries!
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!
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.

















