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How to Make Barazek the Traditional Way
Delicious Barazek with a wonderful homemade, tried-and-true recipe. Find all the secrets to successful Levantine Barazek in this recipe. Enjoy!
Tender Date Cake with Caramel Sauce
A moist date cake that stands out — topped with a delicious caramel sauce that perfectly complements the dates. An easy, special dessert to enjoy with guests.
How to Preserve Baladi (Village) Cheese
How to preserve baladi cheese: from salting and boiling to packing in jars. Every step is listed in detail in this recipe—nothing beats homemade pantry preserves!
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.
Apple and Cinnamon Cake
A very easy and delicious homemade apple and cinnamon cake! Did you know that the top of this cake gets caramelized? Discover all its secrets now.
Chickpea Falafel Patties
Chickpea falafel patties — a beloved traditional recipe. Made with chickpeas only (no fava beans), they fry without absorbing excess oil and are great in sandwiches.
How to Make the Best Homemade Falafel?
Homemade falafel like no other. It's essential to soak the fava beans and chickpeas for two days, then grind them well with the other ingredients. Serve with taratur and vegetables, or serve as a salad.
Broad Green Bean Stew
Broad (flat) green beans make one of the tastiest stews. They’re cooked with meat, garlic and both fresh and dried coriander for a lovely flavor. Serve with rice.
Special Fruit Tart
A perfectly made, delicious homemade fruit tart that's as good as — or better than — store-bought. This detailed, reliable recipe is sure to please. Decorate with your favorite fruits and enjoy a delightful tart.
Avocado and Qishta (Cream) Dessert
Avocado and qishta — a perfectly harmonious pair. We often serve avocado juice with cottage-style qishta, but in this recipe the cream is cooked and just as delicious. Don’t forget fresh seasonal fruit!
How to Cook Basmati Rice the Proper Way
Basmati rice prepared the authentic way with detailed steps. Everyone wants perfectly cooked, restaurant-style rice — here’s a reliable method suitable for many dishes.
Corn and Oat Soup with Chicken
A comforting corn and oat soup with chicken — easy and flavorful. The key step is boiling the chicken; after that the soup comes together quickly. Delicious any time of year.
How to Make Kibbeh Nayyeh
Kibbeh nayyeh is one of the finest Lebanese dishes, and when it is placed on the table, no other dish can compare. Here is this wonderful recipe to introduce you to the secrets of this famous Lebanese specialty.
Authentic Garlic Sauce
Authentic garlic sauce may be very easy to make, but it is always in demand and has a few little secrets that make it turn out even better. Discover all the secrets to garlic sauce in this recipe!
Safiha (Baalbek-Style Sfiha)
Baalbek-style safiha (sfiha) is one of the most delicious pastries and it has its secrets! Click the links to learn all the tips for making authentic Baalbek safiha.
Easy Eggplant Maqluba
Eggplant Maqluba: rice with lamb and fried eggplant. Easy and delicious, especially with yogurt that complements the eggplant perfectly. Here is the easy step-by-step method for Easy Eggplant Maqluba.
How to Pour Chocolate
A detailed, precise home recipe for pouring chocolate — includes the fine points needed to successfully make chocolate pieces at home. The method is easy, but there are a few secrets :)
Chicken Sumac Rolls
Chicken sumac rolls, or musakhan, are a very delicious and easy recipe too! You can use leftover chicken from the day before to make them. Olive oil is one of the secrets to this recipe!