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Okra Stew
A beloved Bamya-style stew with okra, tomatoes, garlic, and cilantro. Simmered with lamb or bone-in meat, finished with pomegranate molasses for a tangy-sweet finish.
Bulgur Mafroukeh
Bulgur mafroukeh is a recipe very similar to tomato comnueh, the traditional dish from southern Lebanon. This recipe is vegetarian and healthy, and you can add chili or any type of vegetables as desired. It is best eaten with lettuce leaves rather than bread.
How to Make Koshari
Koshari is one of the tastiest and most famous Egyptian dishes. Here is how to make it the traditional way, with the special tomato sauce and koshari dukkah. We hope you enjoy it and try it yourself.
How to Make Kefta with Cheese
A practical, family-friendly recipe for cheese-stuffed kefta baked in a pan with tomatoes and mozzarella.
How to Make Jaz Maz
Jaz Maz is one of Syria's best-known dishes, and it is based on eggs and tomatoes. Some cooks like to add their own special touch, just like in this recipe!
Spinach Fatayer Filling with Pomegranate
A delicious homemade spinach fatayer filling! You can add tomatoes or pomegranate seeds if you like. This recipe is truly appetizing and definitely worth trying :)
How to Make Homemade Falafel
Homemade falafel (ta'amiya made with chickpeas) in an easy home recipe. Chickpea falafel is lighter. Serve it as a sandwich with vegetables like tomato and parsley and tartar sauce.
Sheikh-style Stuffed Eggplant
Sheikh-style stuffed eggplant — a simple, flavorful dish eggplant lovers won’t get tired of. Serve with rice (vermicelli or plain). You can also stuff a few tomatoes if you like.
How to Make Eggplant Moussaka
A delicious vegetarian recipe for eggplant moussaka. This dish is versatile and can include potatoes, zucchini, or other vegetables to suit your taste.
Kammouna, or Kibbeh Spice Mix
Kammouna is used in a huge number of Lebanese dishes. You can’t make fareeka, tomato kammouna, or kibbeh in any of its forms without this fragrant spice mix that fills the whole house with its wonderful aroma. Learn how to make it now.
How to Make Kousa bil Laban (Zucchini in Yogurt)
Kousa bil laban, like other yogurt-based dishes, is very distinctive and delicious. It takes some time to prepare because it’s made in stages, but the family will be delighted with this wonderful recipe—especially since we add some pieces of meat!
Spicy Sausage with Fried Potatoes
A delicious homemade spicy sausage. The recipe includes the sausage seasoning and an easy method with a little onion and tomato. Making sausage at home is cleaner and tastier — add more chili for a hotter result.
Smoked Chicken Mandi
Smoked chicken mandi — a standout dish. Steaming the rice and chicken together gives the recipe a fantastic flavor. Don’t forget the daqoos (tomato sauce) to finish the plate.
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.
Baked Potato and Eggplant Tray
Potato and eggplant tray... slices of potatoes, eggplant, tomatoes, and onions with a minced meat filling. It couldn't be quicker! Prepare this tray when you don't have much time to hollow out and stuff vegetables.
Easy Eggplant Maqluba - Video
There are many maqluba recipes; some add potatoes and tomatoes, while others stick to the main ingredient, eggplant. We’ve prepared an easy maqluba recipe for you in this video, and we hope you enjoy it.
Eggplant Sheikh al-Mahshi — Lebanese Style
Sheikh al-Mahshi eggplant is one of the most delicious ways to prepare eggplant. The eggplants are stuffed after frying with minced meat and simmered in a tomato sauce. Serve with rice.
Eggplant Boats with Vegetables
Eggplant boats with vegetables are a tasty oil-based recipe — a light dish suitable as an appetizer. You can add tomato sauce and water, simmer, then serve with rice.

















