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Grilled Kibbeh Hila
Kibbeh Hila—very tasty and attractive once shaped thin after stuffing. Delicious served with salads or soup.
Mujadara with Lentils and Rice
Mujadara, or lentil and rice mujadara, is a delicious, nutritious, and quick-to-prepare dish. Don't forget to adjust the water quantity well to achieve the desired texture and taste. Mujadara is even more delicious when garnished with onions.
How to Make Red Lentil Mujaddara
Red mujaddara is one of the most popular Lebanese dishes, especially in the south of Lebanon, where it has many fans. Serve it with green salad, pickles, and yogurt for a delicious and hearty meal.
Red Lentil Mujaddara
Red mujaddara is one of the most delicious and famous vegetarian dishes from southern Lebanon. Be careful when frying the onions so they do not burn and turn the mujaddara bitter.
Madardara (Mujaddara) — Southern Lebanese Rice & Lentils
Madardara (also called mujaddara) is a Southern Lebanese rice-and-lentils dish. Simple, delicious, and nutritious — but it requires a bit of know‑how: get the liquid right so the rice neither turns mushy nor stays undercooked. Try it and show us your skills!
Red Lentil Mujaddara Recipe
Red lentil mujaddara is one of Lebanon’s traditional recipes, especially famous in South Lebanon. It is very nourishing, since it combines lentils and bulgur, both of which offer important nutritional benefits.
Red Mujaddara (Red Lentils & Bulgur)
Red Mujaddara — a traditional Southern Lebanese dish made with small red lentils and coarse bulgur. Fry the onions until brown to achieve the characteristic color and flavor.
Yellow Mujaddara (Split Lentil and Rice)
Yellow mujaddara — simple and quick. Split yellow lentils with rice and caramelized onions make a delicious, comforting dish. Serve with lettuce, tomato and cucumber salad.
Kibbeh in a Tray
Kibbeh in a tray is one of the tastiest and easiest kibbeh recipes. It takes less time to prepare than making individual patties, and we recommend serving it with any kind of lentil soup.
Two Ways to Make Kibbeh Raheb
Kibbeh Raheb is a quintessential winter dish, especially when served as a soup with sour orange juice, known in Lebanon as bou sfeir or narinj. It can also be baked in a tray. Here are two ways to prepare Kibbeh Raheb, both definitely worth trying.
How to Make Oat Cake with Custard
Oats have recently been used more and more in a variety of dishes such as soups, pastries, and desserts, thanks to their importance and health benefits. This oat cake has a light custard flavor and is a super easy recipe you will really love. Give it a try!
Arugula (Rocket) Salad
Arugula (rocket) salad — a light, flavorful salad that each cook customizes (some add walnuts, others add pomegranate). Excellent with meats, lentils, rice or bulgur.
Mashed Mujadara
Mujadara, in all its varieties, is a beloved Lebanese staple. This mashed mujadara gets its name from cooking lentils and rice to a melt-in texture and is both nutritious and very tasty.
Stewed Rice Mujaddara (Mujaddara Rez Makhbousa)
Stewed rice mujaddara — a traditional, soft-textured mujaddara of lentils and rice. Many enjoy this dish; try it for the kids as it's healthy and nourishing.
Beef Sambousek with Mushrooms and Cheese
A creative, delicious take on beef sambousek with mushrooms and cheese. Try it and tell us what you think! Serve with soup — very tasty.
Chicken and Rice
Chicken and rice — a practical recipe every homemaker should know and make at least once a month. Kids love it, especially served with soup or yogurt.
Rice with Minced Meat and Chicken
Rice with minced meat and chicken is a classic Arabic dish loved by the whole family. Suitable for an everyday family meal or for entertaining guests. Delicious served with yogurt, vermicelli soup, or a salad.
Mujadara with Rice or Mudardara
Mujadara with Rice, also known as Mudardara. The trick to this recipe is using the correct amount of water so the rice and lentils don't absorb too much. And of course, don't forget the fried onions on top!

















