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How to Make Salted Olives
Homemade salted olives — we look forward to this preserve from season to season because its flavor is unmatched, and it keeps a touch of its original bitterness. Some people like it with hot pepper.
How to Make Mabsoos (Oil Cakes)
Mabsoos are oil-based cakes made without milk, eggs, or sugar. They have a bold, distinctive flavor thanks to fennel, anise, sesame and nigella seeds — delicious with tea!
Okra in Oil (Bamya bil Zeit)
Okra in oil is an inexpensive vegetarian dish. It’s served cold and can be made with fresh or frozen okra.
Wild Thyme and Olive Bread
Homemade thyme and olive bread with a simple, tested method. You’ll love this recipe because all ingredients are readily available and it doesn’t require a tricky filling or long prep time—just let it rest a bit before baking.
Green Fava Beans with Oil
Green fava beans in oil, a very delicious homemade recipe with cumin, coriander, and garlic! You won't find a tastier plate of green fava beans than this :) It is eaten with bread and served with vegetables such as radishes.
Cauliflower in Oil
Cauliflower in oil. A very simple yet extremely tasty recipe. Despite its simplicity, it makes a delicious side dish to serve with many main courses.
Pizza Dough Without Oil
A tasty, easy pizza dough made without oil using common household ingredients. Try this homemade dough — you may never buy ready-made pizza again!
Maqrouta (Date-filled Cookies) with Olive Oil and Walnuts
Here is the maqrouta, or date-filled cookies, with walnuts and prepared at home very simply; this is a favorite date cookie that can make a lovely gift for a lunch or dinner invitation.
Carrot Halva with Oil
For anyone seeking butter-free desserts, this carrot halva uses oil instead of butter. Give this oil-based carrot halva a try—you’ll surely love it.
Beehive Bread with Feta and Olives
Beehive bread with feta and olives, made at home in an easy, tried-and-tested way! A very delicious recipe, especially for all pastry lovers. Depending on the filling, beehive bread can be served for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even as a light snack.
Green Beans in Oil
Green beans in oil in a reliable, tasty home recipe. Oil-based green beans are a popular vegetarian dish that doesn’t require many ingredients or high cost to prepare.
Tin-Foil Pasta with Red Sauce and Cheese
Tin-foil pasta! Have you tried this recipe before? A unique preparation method and a very delicious result, especially with a sprinkle of cheese on top. Ground meat or chicken can be added as desired.
Upside-Down Zucchini with Oil
Upside-down zucchini, or zucchini with oil, or fried zucchini... This recipe is simple, but delicious. It is especially good eaten with bread and vegetables, particularly dried or green onions and radishes. It makes a lovely appetizer, and it is an excellent vegetarian and healthy dish.
Boiled Potato Salad with Fennel
Boiled potato salad with fennel (fennel greens) is a tasty vegan recipe — easy to make and great as an appetizer or a light dinner.
How to Cure Black Olives
Black olive curing is very easy. Of course, the method is different from the one used for curing green olives. You’ll find all the steps in this recipe.
Orange Cake (No Oil or Butter)
Orange cake without oil or butter — light and delicious. Be sure to add the orange sauce on top for full flavor. A very easy recipe.
How to Cure Green Olives (Traditional Method)
A classic, reliable method for curing green olives. We recommend using the amount of salt listed because it helps preserve the olives.
Okra in Oil with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Lebanese cuisine is rich in vegetarian recipes, and this okra dish, besides being cooked in oil, also relies on sun-dried tomatoes.