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Foul (Fava Beans) with Tahini
A quick, standard recipe for foul with tahini using canned fava beans. You can make the same dish using soaked and boiled beans, but this version uses the convenient, time-saving shortcut.
How to Make Sahlab at Home
Sahlab is a delicious warm drink/dessert, often served with a sprinkle of cinnamon or other delicate flavorings. Perfect with cake or cookies—make it at home and enjoy its warmth.
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!
Delicious Purslane Manaqish
Purslane manaqish — a delightful recipe. Purslane (also called farfahīn) is one of the tastiest greens for fattoush and salads; it can be served as a salad or made into pastries. Truly delicious.
Chicken with Lemon and Garlic
Chicken with lemon and garlic is a traditional recipe made by many home cooks in their own way. Try this successful method that relies on boiling the chicken and then browning it.
How to Make Namoura (Semolina Tray Cake)
Namoura tray — one of the richest Arab desserts and very popular. Try this easy method to make it. Garnish with nuts as desired.
Green Zucchini with Lamb and Tomatoes
Green zucchini with lamb and tomatoes — an easy, light stew (zucchini is light by nature). As with most stews, serve with rice and toasted vermicelli.
How to Make Homemade Qatayef Batter
A reliably successful and very delicious homemade qatayef batter. Try it and fill the qatayef with chilled clotted cream prepared in advance. Qatayef is a light Arabic sweet :)
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!
Chocolate Crepes
Chocolate crepes are a light, quick dessert that's perfect for breakfast or a treat. Serve with fruit like banana or simply with chocolate, according to taste.
Bulgur with Chicken
A light, flavorful bulgur-with-chicken dish — similar to rice in texture — served nicely with salad or yogurt.
Yellow Lentil Soup
A simple homemade yellow lentil soup made with everyday ingredients. Light, nutritious and delicious—especially served with kibbeh.
Veal Stroganoff with Pasta
Veal Stroganoff — very tasty, easy and quick. Choose tender veal slices for best results. Serve with cooked pasta.
Fillet Steak with Rosemary
Fillet steak with rosemary — a great recipe every home cook should know. Anyone who loves meat will enjoy a well-cooked steak; this recipe balances flavors and keeps the fillet tender.
Maquda (Laban Amu)
Maquda, called Laban Amu in parts of southern Lebanon, also known as Shakriyeh with rice — a delicious yogurt-based dish with boiled meat and small onions, served with rice and vermicelli.
Steak with White Mushrooms and Cream
Steak with white mushrooms and cream — a rich, delicious homemade biftak/steak recipe. Marinate the steak long enough to develop flavor and tenderness. Here’s how. Enjoy!
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.