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Stuffed Pumpkin
Stuffed pumpkin with rice and minced meat — a very special recipe in both taste and presentation! Who wants the method? Let’s learn it and impress our guests and family with it.
Stuffed Grape Leaves in Olive Oil
A classic Lebanese/Shami vegetarian recipe that brightens any table. Add a tablespoon of sumac to the filling for extra tang.
Homemade Halawet el‑Jibn (Sweet Cheese Rolls)
A detailed homemade recipe for halawet el‑jibn (sweet cheese rolls), including how to make the traditional cooked cream filling. The recipe gives all the steps to make delicious halawet el‑jibn at home.
How to Make Monkey Cake
Monkey cake! Balls of dough filled with chocolate or cheese, coated in sugar and cinnamon, then drizzled with a brown sugar butter sauce. Baked in a cake pan in the oven like a traditional cake.
Cauliflower Maqluba
Cauliflower Maqluba with meat—a layered vegetable dish crowned with cauliflower and spices, giving the dish a distinctive, colorful flavor. Try this recipe for a vibrant and flavorful centerpiece.
How to Make Maamoul with Semolina and Butter
Eid is just around the corner... and so is maamoul! Here is a truly wonderful, detailed, traditional recipe for maamoul with semolina and butter. It also includes how to prepare different fillings. Enjoy!
Oven-Roasted Whole Chicken
A straightforward and clear method for making oven-roasted chicken at home. Try this oven-roasted chicken recipe, great with American rice and vegetables.
How to Make Chicken Soup with Sweet Potatoes
This chicken soup with vegetables is a delicious, practical favorite. Chicken soup is always welcome, especially in winter when colds are common.
Easiest Sablé Cookies
A simple, reliable homemade sablé cookie recipe. Fill with melted chocolate, jam or your favorite filling. Please leave feedback if you try 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.
Mixed Vegetable Medley
Mixed vegetable medley — a healthy, vegetarian dish featuring a variety of fresh vegetables. Serve as a side or main dish; some serve it with rice.
Lahm Bi Ajin in Puff Pastry
Who doesn’t love Lahm Bi Ajin? This delicious dish is highly sought after and there are many ways to prepare it. You can prepare Lahm Bi Ajin quickly using puff pastry. Here is a filling that’s wonderfully flavorful.
Kibbeh with Pumpkin (or Squash) Baked in a Pan
Pumpkin or squash kibbeh is a delicious, very nutritious vegetarian dish. The pumpkin is nourishing, and so is the spinach and chickpea filling. Try it and tell us what you think.
Qawarma and Chickpea Pastries
Qawarma and chickpea pastries — a delicious, worthwhile recipe to try. We highly recommend making qawarma at home and experimenting with this and other recipes. Qawarma is prepared with minced or very finely chopped meat.
Basma (Layered Athmaliya Dessert)
A homemade Basma recipe with detailed steps for making the athmaliya pastry, the cream filling and the pistachio layer. It takes some time to prepare but the result is spectacular.
How to Make Qabawat (Stuffed Sheep Tripe) Authentically
Qabawat, or sheep tripe stuffed with rice and minced meat... an old traditional dish... it takes time to clean properly, but stuffing and cooking it is very easy... Enjoy!
Eggplant and Chickpea Musakka
Eggplant and Chickpea Musakka – a delicious vegetarian dish, especially when served chilled from the fridge. It can be enjoyed as a main course or a side, and pairs beautifully with vegetables, especially sweet peppers.
Yogurt Cake with Chocolate and Strawberries - Video
A very lovely way to serve yogurt cake in a new format. You can fill it with your preferred filling to make the yogurt cake even richer in flavor and appearance.

















