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Pistachio Stew with Red Palm Oil
Pistachio and beef stew — an unusual, nourishing African-inspired recipe made with simple, easy-to-find ingredients. Serve with white rice.
Date and Semolina Balls
Date and semolina sweets — balls made from date paste mixed with cream and semolina, filled with almonds and coated with a variety of coatings. Easy to prepare and delicious.
Baladi Za'atar Blend
A traditional baladi za'atar blend made the authentic way and very easy to prepare at home. The key is to toast and dry the ingredients well before grinding them. Za'atar is one of the most important dishes on the Levantine breakfast table, and many families prepare it annually so the house never runs out. It is mixed with olive oil before eating.
Zucchini and Eggplant Maqluba in Oil
Zucchini and eggplant maqluba — a traditional, simple dish with few ingredients, no spices or meat. A light summer recipe served cold.
Allet (Hindbeh) — Stewed Leaves
How to prepare allet (hindbeh). A tasty, healthy vegetarian dish. Boil the allet or endive leaves until tender, season with olive oil, lemon and salt, and top with fried onions.
Dawood Basha (Meatballs) with Rice
Dawood Basha — an easy, hearty meal that comes together quickly. Prepare the meatballs; the rest won’t take much time. The meatballs cook with potatoes and the dish is served with rice.
Local Mountain Green Beans in Oil
Badria green beans are what they’re called in Lebanon when the beans are mountain-grown and in season in summer. These beans are known for having lots of pods and a wonderful flavor.
Fried Awama (Luqaimat / Lokma)
Awama — a simple, traditional Arabic sweet. The dough balls are fried in two stages for the perfect crispness, then transferred straight from the oil into syrup. Enjoy!
Lentil Kibbeh
Lentil kibbeh follows the same concept as meat kibbeh, but uses lentils instead of meat. A drizzle of olive oil on top completes the dish. Bon appétit.
Sannouniya (Siliqa) — Boiled Hulled Wheat with Nuts
Sannouniya (also called Sanniniya or Siliqa) — boiled hulled wheat sweetened and topped with nuts and pomegranate. Traditionally prepared when a child's first tooth appears.
Stuffed Grape Leaves with Vegetables
Stuffed grape leaves with vegetables, with olive oil, or vegan—call it what you like, the result is the same! One of the tastiest dishes from the famous Lebanese kitchen, known for its wonderful appetizers and dishes, including this one :)
Kibbeh with Labneh or with Meat and Cheese
A practical, easy kibbeh recipe—read the preparation steps and you’ll see it couldn’t be simpler.
How to Make Stuffed Chard in Oil
Stuffed chard leaves are a traditional, very tasty dish that may take some time to prepare, but the flavor is worth every bit of effort and time.
Zucchini with Yogurt and Oil
Zucchini with yogurt and oil is a delicious vegetarian dish served hot or cold, depending on your preference. Enjoy it topped with a sprinkle of fried nuts, and you can serve it with rice.
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!
Fluffy Lemon Cake
Lemon cake with yogurt and olive oil is one of the fluffiest cakes we have ever tried, and it won everyone over, young and old alike! Try it and you will absolutely love it.
Potato Chips
Homemade potato chips... the method could not be easier and the result is more than wonderful. Crispy potato chips that you will keep reaching for. At the very least, cleanliness and the quality of the oil are guaranteed.
Pickled Turnips
An easy pickled turnip recipe that doesn’t even require boiling water — so it’s quick, too! The result is lightly salted, tender pickled turnips with a satisfying crunch when you bite into them.