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Stuffed Grape Leaves with Vegetables
Stuffed grape leaves with vegetables, with olive oil, or vegan—call it what you like, the result is the same! One of the tastiest dishes from the famous Lebanese kitchen, known for its wonderful appetizers and dishes, including this one :)
Italian Biscotti (No Butter)
A lovely homemade Italian-style biscuit without butter, oil or yeast. Light and ideal for dunking in tea or milk.
Fried Qatayef Dessert
Fried qatayef is incredibly delicious… here are the batter and syrup instructions. You can fry them in a little butter instead of oil for a lighter touch, and serve the syrup on the side for added lightness.
How to Make Light Banana Cake - Video
Banana nut cake in a light, low-sugar recipe. Enjoy this easy, light banana cake and feel free to add nuts such as raisins and walnuts to taste.
Roast Beef with Pistachios - Illustrated
A distinctive method for preparing roast beef with pistachios. Serve this pistachio roast beef at celebrations alongside boiled vegetables and mashed potatoes.
Kousa Apalma with Tahini
A nontraditional take on stuffed zucchini (kousa). This version features a chicken filling, though the classic recipe uses minced meat. Try our chicken-filled Kousa Apalma with Tahini and enjoy.
How to Make Dried Molokhia
Molokhia, also known as moloukhiya, is one of the most delicious and elegant main dishes! Every cook has her own special touch when preparing this luxurious dish, but we recommend adding a roasted onion to the molokhia to give it a very distinctive flavor.
How to Make Meat Mandi
Meat mandi is one of the most famous dishes in Gulf cuisine. You can prepare chicken mandi instead, using either meat or chicken, and serve it with dakkous sauce and tomatoes or whipped yogurt.
Successful Samosa Dough Recipe
Wonderful samosa dough, step by step. This dough is suitable for frying and can be filled with meat, cheese, chicken, vegetables, or whatever you like!
Chocolate Biscuit Cake
Chocolate Biscuit Cake... an innovative way to prepare a truly wonderful dessert. Layers of biscuits filled with chocolate cream and arranged into a cake shape, then covered with chocolate sauce. The surprise is that if you put it in the freezer instead of the fridge, you get ice cream :).
Potato Boats au Gratin with Steak
A detailed recipe for potato boats au gratin with steak. Serve them as a hearty main dish alongside a green salad. You can also make the potato boats on their own as an appetizer or with chicken. Bon appétit!
Homemade Donuts
An easy, tried-and-true homemade recipe for donuts. Donuts are a high-calorie treat, especially since they’re fried in a lot of oil, so enjoy them in moderation.
How to Make Hummus Dip
Hummus dip is one of the most delicious appetizers, especially alongside meat and chicken dishes. If you’re making kofta, tawook, or grilled meat, a bowl of hummus is a must.
Qatayef with Walnuts
Qatayef with walnuts — a successful homemade recipe that’s delightfully crispy. Qatayef are rich desserts, but you can reduce their greasiness by pan-frying them with a little butter instead of deep-frying in lots of oil.
Light Fluffy Cake
A light, fluffy cake made with simple ingredients. Whipping the yolks and whites separately and using butter instead of oil gives this cake an extra delicate texture.
Homemade Spinach Pastries
Homemade spinach pastries — a reliable recipe that freezes well. These are delicious; we all love them and make them with passion. Washing the spinach can be a bit tedious, but the flavor is well worth it.
How to Make Fattoush (Lebanese Salad)
An easy, clear recipe for one of the tastiest Lebanese salads. Serve fattoush alongside grilled or roasted meats.
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.

















