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Spicy Shrimp Recipe
Colorful, flavorful shrimp with peppers and aromatics. Serve alongside rice or pasta, or as a tasty appetizer. Here is the step-by-step recipe.
How to Make Chicken Kabsa
Chicken Kabsa comes from the Gulf region, rich in rice-based dishes. This recipe is practical and easy to make with readily available ingredients, and pairs well with salad and yogurt.
How to Make Chicken Mandi
A flavorful chicken mandi with aromatic spices, rice, and tender chicken. Perfect for family dinners.
Artichoke with Chicken and White Sauce
A new and unusual artichoke recipe with chicken in a white sauce. Serve this dish with basmati rice and any kind of green salad.
How to Make Turkish Kavurma
Kavurma — who doesn’t know it? If you haven’t tried it before, you’ve really missed out! Here is the Turkish way to prepare it, which differs from the Lebanese method, but kavurma is delicious no matter which cuisine it comes from.
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.
Khubeiza with Fennel and Leeks
Khubeiza (mallow greens) is a healthy Lebanese dish with many benefits, popular with plant-based eaters. This recipe adds fennel and leeks; serve it with bread.
Chicken with Coconut Milk and Curry
Asian-style chicken cooked in coconut milk and curry — fragrant, easy, and quick. Serve with rice or potatoes.
Kibbeh Nayeh
Kibbeh nayeh is one of the most delicious Lebanese dishes. The kamouneh, a spice blend mixed with fresh herbs and rubbed into the meat, is what makes this dish a favorite for many.
How to Make Cauliflower Maqluba?
If you love cauliflower, you’ll love this recipe that combines cauliflower, chicken, and rice in a wonderful cauliflower maqluba. Easy and very tasty.
Malseh, Farakeh, and Kibbeh
Kibbeh nayyeh is one of the most famous dishes in Lebanese cuisine. This recipe combines the method for preparing kibbeh nayyeh with the method for preparing farakeh, along with fresh kamouneh scented with the flavors of the most delicious spices.
Spicy Potato with Cilantro and Garlic
Batata harra is one of the tastiest potato dishes! It is usually served as a side dish and is one of the most popular Lebanese appetizers. Check out this method—and how do you make it?
Vegetable Stew with Meat
A practical and easy homemade vegetable stew... Serve it with fluffy rice, of course! You can also add any vegetables you like to the recipe.
Oven-Baked Curry Chicken Thighs
Curry chicken thighs baked in the oven... a super practical recipe that doesn't need marinating or many ingredients! Easy and delicious, especially with white rice. Give it a try.
Stuffed Grape Leaves with Olive Oil
Stuffed grape leaves with olive oil are one of the tastiest vegetarian dishes in Lebanese cuisine! Here is the recipe in full, from A to Z!
Lamb Biryani Dish
Lamb biryani is an unbeatable dish on the table alongside all rice dishes and meat platters. The biryani spice blend and the right seasonings in this recipe are so delicious!
Eggplant Boats with Vegetables
Eggplant boats with vegetables are a tasty oil-based recipe — a light dish suitable as an appetizer. You can add tomato sauce and water, simmer, then serve with rice.
Chicken with Potatoes and Peas in Curry
Chicken with potatoes and peas — a stew-like, easy and flavorful dish made with tomato paste and pepper paste for extra depth. Curry spice gives it a distinctive taste. Serve with white rice.