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Bean Stew with Rice - Aisha Khanum
Bean stew is a dish many people love, while others prefer to avoid it. Yet this stew—along with other stews—belongs to the most essential comfort foods for a healthy, balanced lifestyle. It’s a daily dish suitable for families and for schoolchildren.
Maamoul
Maamoul is one of the sweets that simply has to be on the table for Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. And even with so many hospitality options, maamoul still sits at the top of the list. This recipe includes a few useful secrets! :)
Curry Chicken with Coconut Milk
Curry chicken with coconut milk — an easy, practical and delicious recipe with bold flavor. Coconut milk tenderizes the chicken and complements its taste perfectly.
Small White Bean Stew
A delicious small-bean stew that can be made year-round using dried beans. For best results, soak the beans overnight with a little baking soda, then boil until tender. Serve the stew with rice.
How to Make Brazilian Feijão
Brazilian feijão — a popular Brazilian bean stew that’s new to many kitchens here. Black feijão beans are readily available at the market. A nutritious, delicious recipe worth trying.
Ful Medames: How to Make Fava Bean Stew
Ful medames is one of the tastiest breakfast dishes in the Levant. The way of preparing and serving ful medames in Lebanon differs from Egypt, and every cook puts her own signature on making it.
Green Fig Jam
Green fig jam made the traditional way, with all the secrets for making it successfully. This recipe gives enough ingredients for 1 kilo of figs, and you can increase the quantity as desired.
Loubia with Bulgur
Loubia with bulgur — a very easy, delicious recipe, especially for lovers of plant-based food. It's not only vegetarian but also healthy, made with fine green beans.
Cheesy Potato Patties
A successful, delicious homemade recipe for cheesy potato patties — everyone will love them. Potatoes and cheese pair perfectly, here with two types of cheese.
Toast Kunafa in 5 Minutes
Toast kunafa in just 5 minutes! Read the recipe details to learn the secrets of this super-fast dessert that uses ingredients commonly found in every home.
Anise Cookies
Anise cookies — a delicious, easy-to-make variety. Fragrant and light, they pair perfectly with any hot drink.
Dry Mulukhiyah (Mulukhiyya)
Mulukhiyah — queen of the table, even better when served with roasted onions and made properly down to the smallest detail. Don’t miss this delicious, perfectly executed recipe.
Delicious Apple Pie
Apple pie is one of the best pies—the apple flavor pairs perfectly with the pastry. This recipe also includes a little grated coconut for a distinctive touch.
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.
Loubia Bzeit (Green Beans in Olive Oil)
Loubia bzeit is an easy vegetarian dish served cold. Many enjoy it straight from the fridge, especially with onions and sweet green pepper.
How to Make Fluffy Rice with Vermicelli
A reliable, homemade method for fluffy rice with vermicelli. Vermicelli rice is one of the recipes we use often, especially with stews. Here are all its secrets.
How to Make Dried Bean Stew
A hearty, practical dish for the whole family. If green beans are unavailable, you can follow this recipe to make a dried-bean stew after soaking them for several hours.
Chicken with Lemon and Garlic
Chicken with lemon and garlic is a traditional recipe made by many home cooks in their own way. Try this successful method that relies on boiling the chicken and then browning it.

















