This Anise Kaak (Kaak bi Yansoon) is delicious, crunchy, not too sweet, and much better than store bought. Ingredients FLOUR: 2 CUPS CUSTARD POWDER: 1/4 CUP BAKING POWDER: 1 TBSP ANISE, GROUNDED: 1 TBSP ANISE SEEDS: 1 TBSP NIGELLA SATIVA + SESAME SEEDS: 1 TBSP EGGS: 4 SALT: 1/4 TSP SUGAR: 3/4 CUP VEGETABLE OIL: […]
Palestinian Recipes
Sfiha (Lahm Bi Ajin) | LEBANESE RECIPES
Sfiha (Lahm Bi Ajin) is an open-faced meat pie that is filled with ground beef of lamb, onions, tomatoes and tahini, perfect to make for a large gathering. INGREDIENTS FOR THE DOUGH: 3 CUPS FLOWER 2 1/2 TSP INSTANT YEAST 1/4 TSP MILK 2 TSP SALT 2 TBSP WHITE VINEGAR 3 TBSP YOGURT 200 ML […]
Basbousa with Cream (Basbousa Bl Qeshta)
Creamy and easy to make basbousa Bl Qeshta. Moist, spongy, sweet and melts in your mouth. Ingredients First layer: Medium semolina: 1 cup Sugar: 3/4 cup Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup Eggs: 2 Vanilla: 1 teaspoon Baking powder: 1 tablespoon Cream: 1 can (175 grams) The second layer: Liquid milk: 2 cups Cream: 1 can (175 […]
Top 10 Most Popular Lebanese Dishes
1. Hummus (Houmous, Hommus, Hummus b’tahini) This internationally popular, beige-colored spread is traditionally made with mashed chickpeas, tahini sesame paste, lemon juice, and garlic. People across the world love hummus for its tangy flavor and the fact that it is filled with nutrients. When served, it is typically dressed with a drizzle of olive oil, […]
Barazek – Traditional Syrian Sesame Pistachio Cookies
Barazek is a delicious Syrian cookie with sesame seeds and crushed pistachios. With its light and crisp texture, this little sweet delicacy goes perfectly with a hot drink. INGREDIENTS FOR THE DOUGH: 3 1/2 CUP FLOUR1 CUP GHEE1 CUP SUGAR1/2 CUP WATER1/2 CUP SYRUP PISTACHIOS FOR THE SESAME:250 GRAMS (0.50 LBS.) ROASTED SESAME 1 TBSP SUGAR2-3 […]
Delicious Mahshi Malfouf (Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)
Stuffed cabbage rolls (malfouf or mahshi malfouf) cabbage leaves stuffed with ground meat, rice, spices, and cooked in a lemony garlicky sauce. Ingredients Cabbage: 4 kg Water to boil cabbage Salt: 2 tbsp Cumin: 1 tbsp The filling: Short grain rice: 3 cups / soaked 1/2 hour Turmeric: 1/2 teaspoon Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup Minced […]
Fattet Chicken Musakhan | LEBANESE RECIPES
Learn how to make Delicious Middle Eastern Fattet Chicken Musakhan , following these simple recipe steps. YIELDS 4 ServingsPREP TIME 30 minsCOOK TIME 1 hr 10 minsTOTAL TIME 1 hr 40 mins Ingredients 2.2 lbs (1 kg) chicken 1 large onion, quarterly chopped 1 cinnamon stick 10 whole black peppercorns 10 whole cardamom pods 1 tablespoon salt The Rice: 2 tablespoons […]
Kousa Mahshi (Stuffed Zucchini) RECIPE
Is there anything more appetizing than Kousa Mahshi (Stuffed Zucchini)? It’s one of the most famous and delicious Arabic dishes. There are many ways to prepare the filling of zucchini. In this recipe it stuffed with rice, meat, spices, and cooked with tomato sauce. All ingredients are easy to find in your kitchen. Ingredients Zucchini […]
How to Make Kebab in the Oven
Flavorful meat kebabs are baked in the oven. Simply mix the meat with onion, garlic, parsley and spices, thread on skewers, and bake for 15-20 minutes. YIELDS 4 Servings PREP TIME 1 hr COOK TIME 20 mins TOTAL TIME 1 hr 20 mins Easy Ingredients 2 lbs minced meat (beef, lamb or mixed) 1 onion, minced 1/4 […]
How to make healthy hummus at home
No mezze platter is complete without hummus. A hearty, tangy dip, that keeps everyone coming back for more, hummus is perfect for entertaining. But this classic Middle Eastern favourite is great for jazzing up other dishes such as BBQ meat, vegetables, and salads. Requiring only a few ingredients, you can whip up this classic chickpea […]
