From grape leaves to baba ganoush, hummus and everything in between these Lebanese recipes are a reflection of my Lebanese heritage. Reader favorites include Lebanese Garlic Sauce, Cucumber Laban, Baked Kibbeh, and Meat Stuffed Grape Leaves and Arabic Lentil Soup.
These Lebanese salad pita sandwich wraps are made with protein-packed hummus and creamy cucumber yogurt sauce. If you’re looking for new vegetarian lunch ideas, this recipe is for you. If …
Lebanese Salad Wraps with Hummus and Cucumber Yogurt Sauce See Recipe »
A traditional Middle Eastern street food, grilled chicken shawarma is made with boneless, skinless chicken thighs and marinated in warm Lebanese spices. It’s delicious over a Syrian salad or wrapped …
These Lebanese Stuffed Cabbage Rolls are a Middle Eastern specialty bursting with flavor. This recipe is made with beef, rice, lemon and garlic and is an ideal entree or main …
This fresh and healthy entree salad is made with fresh veggies, lemony chicken cubes and a creamy tahini garlic dressing. As the weather heats up, I love leaning into entree …
Loaded with fresh veggies and plenty of lean protein, this is the perfect meal-in-a-bowl chicken soup that will warm the belly and soul. Have you ever tasted a dish that …
This light and healthy traditional Lebanese potato salad recipe is made with fresh lemon juice, olive oil, scallions, and fresh herbs. Perfect for pot luck as no refrigeration required. My …
Colorful Lebanese rice salad is perfect for summer barbecues and quick lunches full of crunchy vegetables, hearty grains, and zesty homemade dressing. The best part of summer (besides the sunshine) …
Traditionally served on the Passover Seder plate, charoset is an apple and walnut salad made with sweet honey and red wine. Passover is a Jewish springtime celebration of the exodus …
A fun twist on tabbouleh, this chopped Lebanese chickpea salad is bursting with fresh flavors and packed with protein. One of the reasons I always crave Lebanese food is because …
Arabic Lentil Soup is made with hearty vegetables and brown lentils simmered with warm spices like cinnamon and cumin then blended until smooth. My Lebanese family has made many variations …
A modern twist on Lebanese stuffed eggplant, this 5-ingredient slow cooker meal of eggplant and beef is slowly simmered in a warm, cinnamon-spiced tomato sauce. My Aunt Paula’s stuffed eggplant is one …
Eggplant is grilled until tender and smoky then drizzled with a creamy, tahini-lemon sauce. Grilling is one of the best cooking methods to maximize flavor, especially when it comes to …
Lentils and bulgur wheat with caramelized onions is a delicious Middle Eastern dish. A great source of protein and fiber, it is also a tasty Vegetarian entree. If I had …
Lentils and Bulgur Wheat with Caramelized Onions See Recipe »
This light and fluffy authentic falafel recipe is made with chickpeas, parsley and spices then drizzled in a creamy tahini sauce. Growing up in a Lebanese household, falafel is a …
Made with ground cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, salt and pepper, this fragrant all-purpose Lebanese spice blend is the secret to enhancing your grilled meats, soups, roasts and other Middle Eastern specialties. …
The absolute BEST homemade hummus recipe! Garlic is roasted until sweet and caramelized then pureed into hummus with chickpeas, tahini, and lemon. As we head back into a normal routine …
A popular Middle Eastern street food, kafta kebabs are made with ground meat, onion and parsley. Served over rice or wrapped in pita bread, you’ll want to drizzle each bite …
This lemony, garlicky Lebanese chicken marinade results in tender, juicy chicken every single time. Serve chicken tawook on salads, over rice or in a pita. A traditional Middle Eastern street …
Once you realize how easy it is to make homemade labneh, you’ll be making it again and again. Labneh yogurt dip is thick, creamy, and delicious spread on anything. Growing …
A fast and easy side dish recipe, asparagus is coated with lemon and za’atar and grilled until slightly charred. Syrian salad is my specialty. It has won contests (thank you Cooking …
Have chickpeas in the pantry? Transform the humble garbanzo bean into something delicious with one of these twenty easy recipes made with chickpeas! Growing up in a Lebanese household, one …
Whether you’re craving a hearty beef soup or a light vegetarian lentil soup, I’m sharing 15 of my favorite freezer-friendly soup recipes the whole family will love. Perfect for stashing …
These savory Lebanese meat pies (known as sfeehas) get their irresistible flavor from clarified butter, toasted pine nuts and fragrant cinnamon. Meat pies are a very popular dish throughout the …
Tender, juicy chicken tawook is rolled inside pita bread along with hummus, pickles, and pickled turnips. A traditional Lebanese street food recipe. Whenever we order Lebanese takeout, my boys always …
This protein-packed quinoa salad is filled with tender chunks of Lebanese Shish Tawook Chicken, crisp veggies, and fresh herbs then tossed with lemon and olive oil. One of my biggest …
Sour, creamy and buttery, you will love this easy appetizer of labneh drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with za’atar. Za’atar is one of those ingredients that I always have …
With just 4 ingredients that are naturally vegan and gluten-free, this mayo-free Garlic Sauce is thick, creamy, and packed with flavor. Serve with grilled meats or warm pita. While it …
Authentic Lebanese Garlic Sauce (Restaurant Style) See Recipe »
This quick and easy breakfast toast is made with hearty, whole grain bread, creamy Sabra hummus, scrambled eggs and za’atar. My kids frequently ask for eggs and toast for breakfast …
This creamy, citrusy salad dressing is made with just a few simple ingredients including tahini, garlic and lemon. Salad is a huge part of my healthy lifestyle. While I grew …
This open-faced sandwich, also known as a tartine, is layered with lemon hummus, shaved chicken, crunchy vegetables and a creamy tahini sauce. We consume a lot of Sabra hummus in …
Fattoush is a Middle Eastern salad made with toasted pita bread. Mine is given a flavor boost by using za’atar to season the pita chips. Fattoush is a Middle Eastern …
This satisfying chicken salad is made with tender breast meat marinated in a lemon, garlic vinaigrette then served over a fragrant Lebanese salad. Chicken tawook is one of my all …
