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Maldoum (Kofta) Tray Bake with Vegetables
Maldoum (kofta) and vegetables baked in a tray — a rich, satisfying dish. You can add any vegetables you like. Serve with rice.
Green Zucchini with Lamb and Tomatoes
Green zucchini with lamb and tomatoes — an easy, light stew (zucchini is light by nature). As with most stews, serve with rice and toasted vermicelli.
Layali Lubnan (Layali Lebanon)
Layali Lubnan is one of the most delicious Lebanese desserts and very easy to make at home. Serve chilled with honey or sugar syrup.
Lentil Rishta
Lentil Rishta is a vegetarian dish you will enjoy. Not very common but a very old recipe — simple ingredients based on lentils and dough. See the full method below.
Harraq Asba'o (Spicy Lentil and Dough Stew)
Harraq Asba'o — a delicious, rich Levantine dish combining lentils, a simple dough, tamarind, pomegranate molasses and fried onions. Try this traditional recipe.
Chicken and Potatoes in the Oven
A beloved, classic roast — chicken and potatoes baked with a simple, flavorful marinade. Serve with rice, salad or bread.
Vegetarian Pea and Carrot Stew (No Meat)
A light, flavorful vegetarian stew of peas and carrots, brightened with cilantro, garlic and tomato. Easy, healthy and perfect served with white rice or rice with vermicelli.
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 :)
How to Make Green Bean Stew
Green bean stew is delicious, healthy, and flavorful, especially since green beans are in season and readily available now. This green bean stew is cooked with meat and served with vermicelli rice.
Freekeh with Chicken
Freekeh with chicken is cooked just like rice, but it must be soaked first because it is a little hard. For those who do not know freekeh, it is green wheat, rich in nutrients and delicious in taste. We recommend trying it.
Frozen Okra Stew
Okra is a very delicious and very nutritious vegetable. There are different ways to prepare okra, whether with oil or with meat. This recipe is for okra stew with pieces of meat, served alongside rice.
Kousa Sheikh (Stuffed Zucchini in Yogurt)
Kousa Sheikh stuffed zucchini cooked in a creamy yogurt sauce. Zucchini are stuffed with minced meat (no rice); served with rice and vermicelli. A delicious yogurt-based dish any time.
Lettuce and Heart-of-Palm (Palmito) Salad
A light, fresh lettuce and heart-of-palm salad — very tasty with steak and with many rice dishes, especially shrimp rice.
Chicken with Vegetables Baked in the Oven
Chicken with vegetables... a mixed baking dish of fresh vegetables alongside pieces of chicken — nothing better. You can serve it with rice on the side. Here is how to prepare this rich meal!
How to Make Mexican Chicken
Mexican cuisine is known for its flavorful, spicy dishes. Try this delicious Mexican-style fried chicken, served with saffron rice for a complete meal.
Sayadiyah (Fish with Rice)
Sayadiyah (fish with rice) is a complete dish in look, flavor, and nutrition. A hearty way to enjoy fish with rice.
Layali Lubnan (Lebanese Nights) Made Easy
A simple, delicious Layali Lubnan recipe with clear, tested steps. Prepare Layali Lubnan as a creamy Eastern dessert flavored with cream and syrup, and it will impress everyone who shares it.
Monk's Kibbeh, or Trick Kibbeh, with Lentil Soup
Monk's kibbeh with lentil soup is a very nutritious and delicious vegetarian dish! From Lebanese culinary heritage, we present this detailed recipe. We hope you enjoy it!