Welcome to the fresh, vibrant, and generous world of Lebanese cuisine! Our recipe collection is a celebration of the sun-drenched flavors of Lebanon, perfect for sharing with friends and family. Learn to build the perfect mezze platter, featuring iconic dishes like incredibly creamy homemade hummus, smoky baba ghanoush, and crispy, golden falafel. Toss together a zesty tabbouleh salad bursting with fresh parsley, or explore hearty mains like tender chicken shawarma and the national dish, kibbeh. Rooted in simple ingredients like lemon, garlic, mint, and olive oil, Lebanese food is soulful, healthy, and made for gathering. Our easy, step-by-step recipes will help you bring the beautiful, aromatic tastes of a Beirut kitchen right into your home.
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Poached flounder takes only minutes to cook, and the fish has a naturally buttery flavor, which makes it a perfect match for sweet corn salsa. It’s a healthy dinner recipe bursting with the essence of summer. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond When you’re looking for a quick, delicious, and healthy meal, it’s hard to beat flounder….
Couple of months ago, I showed up at a family dinner with not one, but two kinds of cookies: a beautiful plate of graybeh, which is normally gobbled up, and another beautiful plate of white chocolate-dipped molasses, which was new to our people, gorgeous and chewy and delectable. What happened took Aunt Maureen aback. When…
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy. If you’re looking for an easy, practical and organized meal plan to help you plan out your meals for the week, these weekly meal plans are perfect for you. They include a meal for every day of the week plus one breakfast idea and…
Inspired by Mediterranean flavors, this Boneless Leg of Lamb comes out herbaceous, garlicky, and perfectly juicy every time. It is infused with aromatic garlic, fresh rosemary, and a hint of lemon, making every bite melt in your mouth. I love making this recipe all year round but mostly during the holiday season because it’s simple…
Lamb burgers are such a delicious, great alternative to traditional beef patties! Mix with fresh herbs, garlic, and seasonings for an incredibly flavorful burger. Lamb has that rich, savory taste that we love so much in Lebanese cuisine, and in so many Mediterranean cuisines. We get after our lamb chops, lamb lollipops, lamb shish kebabs,…
Celebrate a long Labor Day weekend by hosting an end-of-summer bash complete with all your summer favorites! These Mediterranean Labor Day recipes—appetizers, mains, salads, sides, and desserts—are a fitting send-off to a delicious summer. Mediterranean Turkey Burgers Photo Credit: Ali Redmond To me, Labor Day always feels like summer’s grand finale, and I wouldn’t miss…
When it comes to simplicity, this ribbon salad recipe is at the top of my list. Less than 10 ingredients and 15 minutes is all you need for this simple side dish. Photographer: Mariana Swedelson Summer is, without question, salad season. Produce is abundant, flavors are fresh, and no one wants to spend eons in…
This Butternut Squash and Feta Salad is the perfect mix of sweet and savory flavors with roasted vegetables, tangy Feta cheese, crunchy pumpkin seeds, and a fresh maple orange dressing. The ultimate Fall salad. This salad is perfect as a light meal on a busy weeknight or for a dish to serve at fall gatherings. This…
This salmon sandwich with tangy yogurt-dill sauce is a healthy update of a classic fish sandwich topped with tartar sauce! Tender challah cradles quickly roasted salmon with leaves of butter lettuce, pickles, and a creamy, lemony caper sauce. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond Salmon is wonderful for quick weeknight meals, but on a trip to the…
