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Lentil Kibbeh with Meat
Southern-style lentil kibbeh is a nourishing traditional recipe. Southern Lebanese cooking relies heavily on legumes and bulgur, and this dish includes both.
How to Make Lebanese Meshabbak
Lebanese Meshabbak is a rich fried dessert that’s dipped in syrup after frying — light, crispy, easy to make and very inexpensive.
How to Make Meat Kabsa?
Authentic meat kabsa with this recipe — includes all the vegetables usually used in kabsa and boiled meat on top. Kabsa is also delicious with chicken!
Fettuccine Pasta with Cream
Fettuccine pasta with chicken and cream — an easy, delicious pasta recipe, especially since it uses quickly cooked chicken thighs. Kids and adults will love it!
Mujaddara with Bulgur and Lentils (Mhmara)
A distinctive bulgur-and-lentil mujaddara — topped here with a little crispy fried onion. This mujaddara is a pride of southern Lebanon.
Fried Apple Crepes
Fried apple crepes — delicious and quick to make. Great for breakfast or dessert: crispy apple slices coated in soft crepe batter. Don't forget a dusting of powdered sugar on top.
Turkish Kunafa
Turkish-style kunafa — a distinctive layered dessert with a green-colored kunafa pastry layer and a creamy milk pudding (muhallebi) layer. Try it and enjoy the unique flavors.
Tangy Lemon Tart
A tried-and-true homemade tangy lemon tart recipe—reliable and delicious. Learn this classic French-style tart from Sho Tabkhin Today.
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is a famous Russian dish that's become popular across the Arab world — rich, tasty, and easy to make. Try our chicken stroganoff version too!
Rose-Shaped Petit Four Cookies (Bteefor)
Petit four biscuits shaped like roses — delicate, crisp French-style cookies. Store in a glass jar and enjoy with tea.
Shahbayyah Roast (Tied Roast)
Shahbayyah roast — a hearty American-style roast that’s become very popular. You can cook it in a regular pot, but a pressure cooker makes the meat tender in less time. Serve with vegetables and the gravy; full method below.
Homemade Petit Four Cookies
Petit four — a delicious French-style cookie. Decorate with jam or chocolate to add the finishing touch to these light, crisp cookies kids love. Try this easy method.
How to Make Authentic Mouhallabieh-Style Maghli Dessert?
Maghli is a popular traditional Arabic dessert, especially served when a new baby is born... There are many different ways to prepare maghli, and this is one authentic version.
Red Mujadara the Authentic Way
A wonderful recipe for red Mujadara, crafted in the southern Lebanese style, offering a rich take on this classic dish.
Brownie Cake
An easy, chocolatey brownie-style cake that comes together quickly and pleases chocolate lovers. It’s pantry-friendly and great for a quick dessert.
Chinese-Style Rice with Fried or Grilled Fish Fillet
A simple home-cooked Chinese-style rice with fried or grilled fish fillet — an easy, flavorful way to add variety to your weekly menu.
Crispy Fried Shrimp
Homemade fried shrimp — quick and delicious. This easy recipe takes only minutes and includes simple dipping sauces to serve with the shrimp.
How to Make Fried Rice
Fried rice is a globally known dish, though especially famous in African cuisine. It can be served alongside fried chicken or fried fish fillets, as desired.

















