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240 recipes

صحن لبنة بلدي

Traditional Labneh Breakfast Plate

A Lebanese morning-table plate built around cool, thick labneh dressed with extra-virgin olive oil and fresh mint, then…

15 minBeginner≈ 310 kcal

خبز عربي

Lebanese Pita Bread

Khobez ʿarabi is the thin, soft pocket bread served daily across Lebanon with mezze, grilled foods, stews and…

2h Intermediate≈ 190 kcal

حمص بطحينة

Classic Hummus bi Tahini

A foundational Lebanese cold mezze of chickpeas blended with tahini, fresh lemon, garlic and ice-cold water. The academy…

45 minBeginner≈ 325 kcal

Classic Lebanese Tabbouleh

Lebanese tabbouleh is first and foremost a parsley salad, not a grain salad. Finely hand-cut flat-leaf parsley and…

45 minIntermediate≈ 180 kcal

Lebanese Falafel

Lebanese falafel should be deeply crisp outside, tender and aerated within, and distinctly fragrant with fresh herbs, cumin,…

13h Intermediate≈ 390 kcal

Kibbeh Nayyeh

Kibbeh nayyeh is the raw expression of Lebanese kibbeh craft: exceptionally fresh, very lean lamb is worked with…

1h Advanced≈ 390 kcal

شوربة عدس

Lebanese Lentil Soup

A foundational Lebanese soup in which red lentils dissolve into a smooth, nourishing base flavored with softened onion,…

45 minBeginner≈ 300 kcal

مجدرة رز

Mujadara with Rice

A foundational Lebanese preparation of brown lentils and rice enriched with deeply browned onions. This lesson produces a…

1h 10mBeginner≈ 430 kcal

لوبية بزيت

Loubieh bi Zeit

A foundational Lebanese olive-oil dish in which green beans are gently braised with onion, garlic and ripe tomato…

1h 10mBeginner≈ 290 kcal

كوسا محشي

Kousa Mahshi

Kousa mahshi is a foundational Lebanese stuffed-vegetable dish: small, pale zucchini are carefully hollowed, loosely filled with raw…

2h 30mAdvanced≈ 520 kcal

داوود باشا

Daoud Basha

Daoud Basha is a well-established Lebanese home-style dish of small, warmly spiced meatballs cooked with onions in a…

1h 25mIntermediate≈ 590 kcal

رز ع دجاج

Riz a Djej

Riz a Djej is a celebratory Lebanese rice dish built in distinct layers: aromatic chicken-poaching broth, long-grain rice…

2h Intermediate≈ 730 kcal

كفتة مشوية

Kafta Meshwiyeh

Kafta meshwiyeh is a foundational Lebanese grill preparation of minced meat, parsley, onion, salt, and warm spices. The…

1h Intermediate≈ 530 kcal

شاورما لحمة

Beef Shawarma

Spiced beef, tarator, parsley, onion, tomato and pickles in thin bread.

3h Advanced≈ 690 kcal

Sayadiyeh

Spiced fish with deep onion rice, fish stock and toasted nuts.

2h Advanced≈ 680 kcal

لبن بلدي

Homemade Laban

Milk cultured to a clean tart set with temperature and hygiene control.

10h Intermediate≈ 150 kcal

معمول تمر

Date Maamoul

Semolina shell scented with blossom water around smooth date filling.

3h Advanced≈ 310 kcal

Meghli

Caraway-cinnamon rice pudding garnished with coconut and soaked nuts.

55 minBeginner≈ 330 kcal

قهوة لبنانية

Lebanese Coffee

Finely ground coffee brewed with controlled foam and traditional hospitality service.

15 minBeginner≈ 15 kcal

منقوشة زعتر

Manoushe Zaatar

Fermented flatbread, zaatar, sesame, sumac and olive oil.

1h 35mBeginner≈ 420 kcal

خبز مرقوق

Markouk Bread

Paper-thin village bread stretched wide and baked on a convex hot surface.

2h Advanced≈ 150 kcal

حمص بيروتي

Hummus Beiruti

Classic hummus sharpened with parsley, chili, cumin and diced vegetables.

50 minBeginner≈ 350 kcal

Fattoush

Crisp vegetables, herbs, toasted bread, sumac and pomegranate-molasses dressing.

35 minBeginner≈ 260 kcal

بطاطا حرة

Batata Harra

Crisp potatoes tossed with coriander, garlic, chili and lemon.

45 minBeginner≈ 340 kcal

كبة مقلية

Fried Kibbeh Orbs

Thin crisp kibbeh shells filled with spiced meat, onion and pine nuts.

2h 30mAdvanced≈ 540 kcal

شوربة فريكة بالدجاج

Freekeh Chicken Soup

Smoky green wheat, chicken broth, shredded chicken and warm spice.

1h 15mIntermediate≈ 360 kcal

Mudardara

Separate lentils and rice crowned with crisp caramelized onions.

1h 15mIntermediate≈ 450 kcal

بامية بزيت

Bamieh bi Zeit

Okra, tomato, onion, garlic and coriander braised without breaking the pods.

1h 10mIntermediate≈ 270 kcal

كوسا بلبن

Kousa bi Laban

Stuffed zucchini finished in stabilized garlic-mint yogurt sauce.

2h 45mAdvanced≈ 620 kcal

كفتة بالصينية

Kafta bi Sanieh

Kafta pressed into a tray with potato, tomato and onion, baked in sauce.

1h 30mIntermediate≈ 610 kcal

دجاج مشوي

Lebanese Roast Chicken

Whole chicken marinated with lemon, garlic and spice, roasted juicy with crisp skin.

2h 10mIntermediate≈ 620 kcal

لحمة مشوية

Lahme Meshwiyeh

Tender lamb or beef cubes marinated lightly and grilled over charcoal.

1h 15mIntermediate≈ 550 kcal

سندويش شاورما دجاج

Chicken Shawarma Sandwich

Marinated chicken, toum, pickles and fries rolled in thin bread.

2h 15mIntermediate≈ 760 kcal

سمكة حرة

Samke Harra

Baked fish with coriander, garlic, chili, walnuts and tahini or tomato sauce.

1h 40mAdvanced≈ 590 kcal

كرات لبنة بالزيت

Labneh Balls in Olive Oil

Drained yogurt shaped, dried and stored under olive oil with herbs.

2 daysIntermediate≈ 220 kcal

معمول فستق

Pistachio Maamoul

Molded semolina cookies with pistachio, sugar and blossom-water filling.

3h 10mAdvanced≈ 360 kcal

رز بحليب

Rice Pudding

Creamy milk and rice pudding scented with orange blossom.

1h Beginner≈ 310 kcal

قهوة بيضاء

White Coffee

Hot water scented with orange blossom, served as a light digestif.

10 minBeginner≈ 10 kcal

منقوشة جبنة

Manoushe Jebneh

Soft flatbread with akkawi and mozzarella-style cheese blend, finished without drying.

1h 35mBeginner≈ 520 kcal

خبز الصاج

Saj Bread

Soft, thin flatbread mixed, rested, stretched and cooked rapidly on saj.

1h 35mIntermediate≈ 170 kcal

حمص باللحمة

Hummus bil Lahme

Hummus topped with spiced lamb or beef, toasted pine nuts and warm butter.

55 minIntermediate≈ 510 kcal

سلطة ملفوف

Cabbage Salad

Finely shredded cabbage with lemon, garlic, mint and olive oil.

20 minBeginner≈ 130 kcal

قرنبيط بالطرطور

Fried Cauliflower with Tarator

Golden cauliflower with lemony tahini sauce and parsley.

35 minBeginner≈ 310 kcal

كبة بالصينية

Kibbeh bil Sanieh

Layered baked kibbeh with a moist meat-and-onion filling and scored top.

1h 50mIntermediate≈ 510 kcal

شوربة كشك

Kishk Soup

Fermented yogurt-burghul powder simmered with onion, garlic and potato or awarma.

45 minIntermediate≈ 410 kcal

مجدرة حمرا

Mujadara Hamra

Southern-style lentils and coarse burghul colored by long-cooked onions.

1h 20mIntermediate≈ 420 kcal

Maghmour Eggplant and Chickpea Stew

Eggplant, chickpeas, tomato, onion and garlic in olive oil.

1h 20mBeginner≈ 390 kcal

ورق عنب باللحمة

Warak Enab with Meat

Grape leaves rolled with rice and meat, layered over lamb and slow cooked.

3h 30mAdvanced≈ 570 kcal

فاصوليا باللحمة

White Bean Stew with Meat

White beans and beef or lamb in tomato broth with coriander and garlic.

2h 20mIntermediate≈ 560 kcal

دجاج وبطاطا بالثوم والحامض

Chicken and Potatoes with Garlic Lemon

Roasted chicken and potato tray with garlic, lemon and herbs.

1h 45mBeginner≈ 680 kcal

شيش طاووق

Shish Tawook

Yogurt, lemon, garlic and spice marinated chicken skewers.

2h Intermediate≈ 480 kcal

سندويش فلافل

Falafel Sandwich

Crisp falafel, vegetables, pickles, parsley and tarator in pita.

13h 20mIntermediate≈ 650 kcal

سمك بالطرطور

Fish with Tarator

Fried or baked fish under lemon-tahini sauce with onion and pine nuts.

1h 15mIntermediate≈ 560 kcal

شنكليش بلدي

Homemade Shanklish

Cultured cheese balls dried, spiced and matured with controlled handling.

7 daysAdvanced≈ 240 kcal

معمول جوز

Walnut Maamoul

Tender semolina cookies filled with cinnamon walnut mixture.

3h 5mAdvanced≈ 350 kcal

Muhallabieh

Silky milk pudding thickened smoothly and scented with blossom water.

35 minBeginner≈ 260 kcal

شاي بالنعناع

Fresh Mint Tea

Black tea balanced with fresh mint and optional sugar.

12 minBeginner≈ 40 kcal

منقوشة كشك

Manoushe Kishk

Fermented kishk, tomato, onion and olive oil on flatbread.

1h 40mIntermediate≈ 460 kcal

خبز التنور

Tannour-Style Bread

Chewy, blistered flatbread adapted for a very hot home oven or stone.

2h 10mAdvanced≈ 210 kcal

Msabbaha

Warm whole chickpeas folded through loose tahini, lemon and garlic sauce.

35 minBeginner≈ 380 kcal

سلطة روكا وشمندر

Rocca and Beet Salad

Peppery rocca, roasted beet, onion, walnuts and sumac dressing.

35 minBeginner≈ 210 kcal

كوسا مقلية باللبن

Fried Zucchini with Garlic Yogurt

Golden zucchini rounds with garlic-mint yogurt and toasted nuts.

30 minBeginner≈ 280 kcal

كبة مشوية

Kibbeh Mishwiyyeh

Large filled kibbeh domes grilled over charcoal with rendered interior richness.

2h 10mAdvanced≈ 560 kcal

شوربة سلق وحمص

Swiss Chard and Chickpea Soup

Chard, chickpeas, potato, coriander, garlic and lemon in a light broth.

55 minBeginner≈ 280 kcal

Makhlouta Mixed Grains

Slow-cooked mixture of beans, chickpeas, lentils, wheat and rice.

2h 30mIntermediate≈ 470 kcal

Lebanese Moussaka

Fried or roasted eggplant with chickpeas, tomato, onion and sweet pepper.

1h 25mIntermediate≈ 410 kcal

ورق عنب بزيت

Warak Enab bi Zeit

Grape leaves rolled with rice, tomato, herbs, lemon and olive oil.

3h 10mAdvanced≈ 430 kcal

بازلاء وجزر مع رز

Peas and Carrots Stew with Rice

Peas, carrots and tender meat in tomato sauce served over vermicelli rice.

1h 35mIntermediate≈ 650 kcal

فريكة بالدجاج

Freekeh with Chicken

Smoky freekeh pilaf topped with spiced chicken and nuts.

1h 55mIntermediate≈ 690 kcal

مشاوي مشكلة

Lebanese Mixed Grill

Coordinated kafta, meat and tawook skewers served hot with grilled vegetables.

2h 30mAdvanced≈ 850 kcal

سندويش كفتة

Kafta Sandwich

Grilled kafta, hummus or toum, tomato, parsley and sumac onion.

55 minIntermediate≈ 660 kcal

سلطان إبراهيم مقلي

Fried Sultan Ibrahim

Whole red mullet cleaned, lightly coated and fried crisp with lemon.

50 minIntermediate≈ 470 kcal

كشك بلدي

Traditional Kishk

Fermented yogurt and burghul dried and milled into a winter pantry powder.

7 daysAdvanced≈ 310 kcal

Ghraybeh

Pale, melt-in-the-mouth clarified-butter cookies topped with pistachio.

1h 20mIntermediate≈ 270 kcal

Sahlab

Thick hot milk drink-pudding with cinnamon, coconut and nuts.

20 minBeginner≈ 290 kcal

Jallab

Date-grape syrup drink with rose aroma, crushed ice, pine nuts and raisins.

15 minBeginner≈ 230 kcal

فول مدمس

Foul Mdammas

Tender fava beans, lemon, garlic, cumin, tomato, parsley and olive oil.

35 minBeginner≈ 390 kcal

كعك بيروت

Beirut Sesame Kaak

Ring-shaped street bread with sesame crust, airy crumb and crisp shell.

2h 30mAdvanced≈ 330 kcal

متبل باذنجان

Smoky Moutabal

Charred eggplant, tahini, lemon and garlic with restrained smoke and creamy texture.

45 minBeginner≈ 230 kcal

سلطة بطاطا

Lebanese Potato Salad

Boiled potato, parsley, scallion, mint, lemon and olive oil.

35 minBeginner≈ 250 kcal

رقاقات جبنة

Cheese Rakakat

Crisp pastry cigars filled with akkawi, parsley and a controlled cheese pull.

45 minIntermediate≈ 360 kcal

كبة لبنية

Kibbeh Labaniyeh

Small kibbeh cooked in stabilized garlic-coriander yogurt sauce.

2h 20mAdvanced≈ 590 kcal

شوربة دجاج بالشعيرية

Chicken Vermicelli Soup

Clear chicken broth with fine vermicelli, shredded chicken and parsley.

1h 5mBeginner≈ 260 kcal

فريكة مفلفلة

Freekeh Pilaf

Smoky green wheat pilaf with stock, onion, warm spice and toasted nuts.

1h 10mIntermediate≈ 420 kcal

فاصوليا بزيت

White Beans bi Zeit

White beans simmered in tomato, onion, garlic, coriander and olive oil.

1h 35mBeginner≈ 380 kcal

ملفوف محشي

Malfouf Mahshi

Cabbage leaves filled with rice and meat, packed with garlic and lemon.

3h Advanced≈ 510 kcal

بامية باللحمة

Okra Stew with Meat

Okra and tender meat in tomato, garlic and coriander sauce.

1h 45mIntermediate≈ 540 kcal

مغربية بالدجاج

Chicken Moghrabieh

Pearl couscous, chicken, chickpeas and pearl onions in caraway broth.

2h 30mAdvanced≈ 710 kcal

كباب خشخاش

Kebab Khashkhash

Grilled kafta over spicy tomato-pepper sauce with parsley.

1h 25mAdvanced≈ 610 kcal

سندويش شيش طاووق

Shish Tawook Sandwich

Juicy tawook, toum, pickles, lettuce and optional fries.

2h Intermediate≈ 720 kcal

سمك بالسماق والزعتر

Baked Fish with Sumac and Oregano

Whole or filleted fish baked with sumac, oregano, onion and lemon.

55 minBeginner≈ 400 kcal

Awarma Preserved Lamb

Lamb slowly cooked and preserved in rendered fat with strict cooling and storage.

4h Advanced≈ 520 kcal

كعك العيد

Kaak el Eid

Ring cookies scented with anise, mahlab and sesame.

2h 20mIntermediate≈ 250 kcal

قطايف بالجوز

Atayef with Walnuts

Small yeasted pancakes filled with cinnamon walnuts, sealed and syruped.

2h Advanced≈ 380 kcal

تمر هندي

Tamarind Drink

Tamarind steeped, strained and balanced with sugar and blossom water.

1h Beginner≈ 180 kcal

بليلة حمص

Balila Chickpeas

Warm chickpeas, cumin, garlic, lemon and olive oil with tender whole-bean texture.

25 minBeginner≈ 360 kcal

لحم بعجين

Lahm bi Ajin

Thin dough with finely seasoned meat, tomato, onion, pepper and pomegranate molasses.

2h 5mIntermediate≈ 480 kcal

بابا غنوج

Baba Ghannouj Salad

Charred eggplant with tomato, parsley, pepper, lemon and pomegranate molasses, without tahini.

45 minBeginner≈ 190 kcal

خيار بلبن

Cucumber Yogurt Salad

Cool yogurt, cucumber, garlic and dried mint with a clean, spoonable texture.

15 minBeginner≈ 120 kcal

سمبوسك لحمة

Meat Sambousek

Small crisp pastries filled with spiced meat, onion and toasted pine nuts.

1h 30mIntermediate≈ 370 kcal

كبة يقطين

Pumpkin Kibbeh

Pumpkin and burghul shell layered or shaped around greens, chickpeas and walnuts.

2h 10mAdvanced≈ 420 kcal

شوربة بندورة وبرغل

Tomato and Burghul Soup

Tomato broth, coarse burghul, onion, mint and warming spice.

45 minBeginner≈ 250 kcal

رز بالشعيرية

Rice with Vermicelli

Fluffy rice with evenly toasted vermicelli and measured absorption.

35 minBeginner≈ 310 kcal

كوسا بزيت

Zucchini bi Zeit

Zucchini braised with tomato, onion, garlic and chickpeas.

1h Beginner≈ 290 kcal

شيخ المحشي

Sheikh el Mahshi

Zucchini or eggplant filled with meat and pine nuts in tomato or yogurt sauce.

2h 10mAdvanced≈ 590 kcal

لوبية باللحمة

Green Bean Stew with Meat

Green beans and meat slowly braised with tomato, onion and garlic.

1h 40mIntermediate≈ 520 kcal

شاورما دجاج بيتية

Home-Style Chicken Shawarma

Spiced yogurt-marinated chicken cooked hot and served with toum and pickles.

1h 40mIntermediate≈ 570 kcal

ريش غنم مشوية

Charcoal Lamb Chops

Lamb chops with garlic, herbs and lemon, charred outside and rested properly.

1h 15mIntermediate≈ 690 kcal

سندويش مقانق

Makanek Sandwich

Lemon-glazed sausages with hummus, pickles and tomato.

30 minBeginner≈ 710 kcal

كبة سمك بالصينية

Fish Kibbeh Tray

Fish and burghul layers with coriander-onion-walnut filling.

2h 5mAdvanced≈ 520 kcal

لفت مخلل

Pink Pickled Turnips

Turnips, beet, brine and vinegar fermented or quick-pickled until bright and crisp.

3 daysBeginner≈ 35 kcal

Sfouf Turmeric Cake

Golden semolina turmeric cake with tahini-lined pan and pine nuts.

1h 10mBeginner≈ 320 kcal

قطايف عصافيري

Atayef Asafiri

Soft mini pancakes pinched around ashta and pistachio.

1h 35mIntermediate≈ 330 kcal

ليموناضة بماء الورد

Rose Lemonade

Fresh lemon, sugar, chilled water and restrained rose water.

15 minBeginner≈ 160 kcal

Fatteh Hummus

Crisp bread, warm chickpeas, garlic yogurt, tahini, pine nuts and clarified butter.

40 minIntermediate≈ 610 kcal

صفيحة بعلبكية

Sfiha Baalbakieh

Open square pastries filled with lamb, tomato, onion, yogurt and warm spice.

2h 25mAdvanced≈ 420 kcal

Muhammara

Roasted red pepper, walnuts, breadcrumbs, chili and pomegranate molasses.

40 minBeginner≈ 310 kcal

سلطة الراهب

Salatet el Raheb

Smoky chopped eggplant, tomato, pepper, herbs and tart dressing.

45 minBeginner≈ 170 kcal

سمبوسك جبنة

Cheese Sambousek

Half-moon pastries with salty cheese, parsley and nigella seed.

1h 25mIntermediate≈ 350 kcal

كبة بطاطا

Potato Kibbeh

Potato and burghul mixture seasoned with herbs, onion and olive oil.

1h 25mIntermediate≈ 370 kcal

شوربة فاصوليا ولحمة

White Bean and Meat Soup

White beans and tender meat in tomato broth with coriander and garlic.

2h Intermediate≈ 420 kcal

رز بحشوة

Hashweh Rice

Spiced rice with minced meat, toasted pine nuts and almonds.

1h 5mIntermediate≈ 560 kcal

بازلاء وجزر بزيت

Peas and Carrots bi Zeit

Peas, carrots, potato and tomato cooked with coriander and olive oil.

55 minBeginner≈ 310 kcal

باذنجان محشي

Stuffed Eggplant

Small eggplants cored and filled with rice and meat in tomato broth.

2h 25mAdvanced≈ 560 kcal

يخنة بطاطا باللحمة

Potato Stew with Meat

Potato cubes and meat in tomato-coriander broth served with rice.

1h 35mIntermediate≈ 610 kcal

دجاج محشي

Stuffed Chicken

Whole chicken filled with spiced rice, meat and nuts, roasted safely.

3h Advanced≈ 790 kcal

جوانح دجاج مشوية

Garlic-Lemon Chicken Wings

Chicken wings marinated with garlic, lemon and coriander, grilled until crisp and safe.

1h 45mIntermediate≈ 520 kcal

سندويش سجق

Sujuk Sandwich

Spicy sujuk, tomato, pickles and garlic sauce in warm bread.

30 minBeginner≈ 730 kcal

قريدس بالثوم والكزبرة

Shrimp with Garlic and Coriander

Fast-sautéed shrimp with garlic, coriander, lemon and chili.

25 minIntermediate≈ 270 kcal

كبيس خيار

Lebanese Cucumber Pickles

Small cucumbers preserved crisp in measured garlic-herb brine.

4 daysBeginner≈ 25 kcal

Nammoura

Semolina yogurt cake soaked with orange-blossom syrup.

1h 40mIntermediate≈ 410 kcal

حلاوة الجبن

Halawet el Jibn

Soft cheese-semolina dough rolled around ashta with syrup and pistachio.

2h 10mAdvanced≈ 460 kcal

لبن عيران

Ayran

Cold yogurt drink whisked with water and salt, optionally mint.

10 minBeginner≈ 110 kcal

بيض بقورما

Eggs with Awarma

Eggs gently cooked with preserved lamb confit and warm Lebanese spice.

15 minBeginner≈ 430 kcal

فطاير سبانخ

Spinach Fatayer

Triangular pastries with spinach, onion, sumac, lemon and olive oil.

2h 10mIntermediate≈ 280 kcal

لبنة بالثوم والأعشاب

Labneh with Garlic and Herbs

Thick yogurt cheese with mint, garlic, olive oil and seasonal herbs.

20 minBeginner≈ 250 kcal

Hindbeh with Caramelized Onion

Cooked chicory or dandelion greens with lemon, olive oil and deeply browned onions.

45 minIntermediate≈ 240 kcal

سودة دجاج

Chicken Livers with Pomegranate Molasses

Quick-seared chicken livers with garlic, lemon and pomegranate molasses.

25 minIntermediate≈ 300 kcal

Lentil Kibbeh

Red lentils and fine burghul worked with onion, cumin, herbs and olive oil.

1h 5mBeginner≈ 340 kcal

شوربة لبن ورز

Laban and Rice Soup

Stabilized yogurt broth with rice, garlic and dried mint.

45 minIntermediate≈ 310 kcal

برغل ببندورة

Burghul bi Banadoura

Coarse burghul cooked with tomato, onion, pepper and chickpeas.

45 minBeginner≈ 360 kcal

يخنة بطاطا بزيت

Potato Stew bi Zeit

Potato, tomato, onion, coriander and garlic with a light lemon finish.

55 minBeginner≈ 330 kcal

فليفلة محشية

Stuffed Peppers

Sweet peppers filled with rice, meat, tomato and herbs.

2h Intermediate≈ 500 kcal

Laban Emmo

Tender lamb cooked in warm spiced yogurt sauce with rice.

2h 20mAdvanced≈ 680 kcal

ملوخية بالدجاج

Chicken Mouloukhiyeh Pot

Chicken broth and jute leaves with coriander-garlic finish.

2h 40mAdvanced≈ 610 kcal

كبدة غنم مشوية

Grilled Lamb Liver

Quick-charred liver with seven spice, sumac onion and lemon.

35 minAdvanced≈ 390 kcal

سندويش راس عصفور

Ras Asfour Wrap

Pomegranate-glazed meat cubes with onion and herbs in saj bread.

50 minIntermediate≈ 680 kcal

كلماري مقلي

Crisp Calamari with Lemon

Tender calamari fried quickly and served with garlic-lemon sauce.

35 minIntermediate≈ 430 kcal

باذنجان مكبوس

Pickled Eggplant

Small eggplants cured with garlic, chili and vinegar brine.

3 daysIntermediate≈ 90 kcal

Lebanese Baklava

Layered filo, nuts, clarified butter and light blossom syrup.

2h 30mAdvanced≈ 430 kcal

Mafroukeh

Toasted semolina and pistachio base topped with ashta and nuts.

1h 40mAdvanced≈ 520 kcal

Carob Drink

Roasted carob infusion sweetened and served cold.

1h 30mIntermediate≈ 170 kcal

بيض بالبصل والسماق

Eggs with Sumac and Onion

Soft onions, sumac and eggs cooked as a bright home-style skillet breakfast.

20 minBeginner≈ 270 kcal

فطاير جبنة

Cheese Fatayer

Soft pastries filled with akkawi cheese, parsley and nigella seed.

2h 5mIntermediate≈ 330 kcal

Lebanese Toum

Fluffy garlic and neutral-oil emulsion stabilized with lemon and patient streaming.

30 minAdvanced≈ 240 kcal

سلطة بقلة

Purslane Salad

Purslane, tomato, cucumber, onion, herbs and sumac-lemon dressing.

20 minBeginner≈ 140 kcal

Makanek Sausages

Small Lebanese sausages browned and glazed with lemon or pomegranate molasses.

25 minIntermediate≈ 390 kcal

Fish Kibbeh

White fish and burghul with citrus, coriander and a nutty onion filling.

2h 15mAdvanced≈ 440 kcal

شوربة يقطين وعدس

Pumpkin and Lentil Soup

Pumpkin, lentils, onion, cumin and lemon blended smooth.

50 minBeginner≈ 270 kcal

رشتاية بعدس

Rishta bi Adas

Lentils with handmade or dried pasta, caramelized onion, coriander and lemon.

1h 15mIntermediate≈ 460 kcal

سبانخ وحمص

Spinach and Chickpea Stew

Spinach, chickpeas, onion, coriander, garlic and lemon.

50 minBeginner≈ 300 kcal

بصل محشي

Stuffed Onions

Onion layers wrapped around rice and meat with tart-sweet cooking liquid.

2h 30mAdvanced≈ 480 kcal

Shish Barak

Tiny meat dumplings baked then simmered in garlic-coriander yogurt sauce.

3h 30mAdvanced≈ 650 kcal

دجاج بالسماق والبصل

Sumac Chicken with Onion

Roasted chicken over sumac-rich onions and bread.

1h 50mIntermediate≈ 650 kcal

كبة عالفحم

Charcoal Kibbeh

Filled kibbeh domes cooked over steady charcoal without splitting.

2h 15mAdvanced≈ 570 kcal

سندويش بطاطا

Lebanese Fries Sandwich

Crisp fries, cabbage slaw, pickles, ketchup and garlic sauce.

35 minBeginner≈ 690 kcal

سلطة أخطبوط

Octopus Salad

Tender octopus with potato, parsley, onion, lemon and olive oil.

1h 40mAdvanced≈ 360 kcal

زيتون أخضر مكبوس

Cured Green Olives

Cracked olives leached and brined with lemon and chili.

14 daysAdvanced≈ 120 kcal

كل واشكر

Kol wa Shkor

Rolled filo cylinders filled with nuts and finished with syrup.

2h Advanced≈ 390 kcal

ليالي لبنان

Layali Lubnan

Semolina milk base topped with ashta, pistachio and blossom syrup.

1h 20mIntermediate≈ 430 kcal

قمر الدين

Qamar el Din Drink

Apricot leather soaked and blended into a Ramadan drink.

2h 30mBeginner≈ 210 kcal

كعك بيروت بالجبنة

Beirut Kaak with Cheese

Sesame street bread warmed with akkawi cheese, tomato, cucumber and optional zaatar.

20 minBeginner≈ 540 kcal

لفائف الزعتر

Zaatar Swirls

Layered savory rolls with zaatar and olive oil for lunch boxes and gatherings.

1h 50mBeginner≈ 290 kcal

Tarator Sauce

Pourable tahini, lemon, garlic and water sauce for fish, falafel and vegetables.

10 minBeginner≈ 170 kcal

سلطة بندورة وبصل

Tomato, Onion and Sumac Salad

Ripe tomato, thin onion, parsley, sumac and olive oil.

15 minBeginner≈ 110 kcal

سجق بالبندورة

Sujuk Tomato Skillet

Spicy sausage with tomato, onion and pepper served sizzling.

30 minBeginner≈ 430 kcal

كبة بالسماق

Kibbeh with Sumac Broth

Filled kibbeh simmered in a tart sumac, onion and chickpea broth.

2h 25mAdvanced≈ 520 kcal

شوربة سمك بالطحينة

Coastal Fish and Tahini Soup

Fish stock, tahini, lemon, onion and delicate white fish.

1h 10mAdvanced≈ 380 kcal

Chickpea Rice

Fragrant rice with chickpeas, cinnamon and toasted nuts.

45 minBeginner≈ 390 kcal

يخنة قرنبيط وحمص

Cauliflower and Chickpea Stew

Cauliflower and chickpeas in coriander-garlic tomato broth.

1h Intermediate≈ 320 kcal

بطاطا محشية

Stuffed Potatoes

Hollowed potatoes filled with spiced meat and baked in tomato sauce.

1h 50mIntermediate≈ 560 kcal

Lebanese Mouloukhiyeh

Whole jute leaves with chicken and meat broth, garlic-coriander finish, rice and onion vinegar.

3h Advanced≈ 720 kcal

رز بسودة الدجاج

Chicken Liver Rice

Spiced rice with sautéed chicken livers, onion and toasted nuts.

1h 5mIntermediate≈ 640 kcal

سمك مشوي عالفحم

Whole Fish over Charcoal

Whole fish scored, seasoned and grilled with lemon, garlic and herbs.

1h 5mAdvanced≈ 440 kcal

كعك بجبنة

Kaak with Spreadable Cheese

Warm sesame kaak with creamy cheese, tomato and cucumber.

15 minBeginner≈ 560 kcal

فتة ثمار البحر

Seafood Fatteh

Crisp bread, seafood, tahini-yogurt sauce, garlic and nuts.

1h 5mAdvanced≈ 610 kcal

دبس بندورة

Tomato Paste Mouneh

Ripe tomato reduced and sun-finished into a concentrated pantry preserve.

8h Advanced≈ 45 kcal

كرابيج حلب

Karabij Halab

Semolina pistachio or walnut cookies served with foamy natef.

3h 30mAdvanced≈ 440 kcal

عيش السرايا

Aish el Saraya

Caramel-soaked bread pudding topped with ashta and pistachio.

1h 30mIntermediate≈ 490 kcal

Snayniyeh Wheat Berry Dessert

Tender wheat berries scented with anise and topped with nuts, coconut and sweets.

2h Intermediate≈ 360 kcal

شنكليش مع خضرة

Shanklish Breakfast Salad

Aged cheese crumbled with tomato, onion, parsley, mint and olive oil.

15 minBeginner≈ 290 kcal

Shanklish Mezze

Aged spiced cheese crumbled with tomato, onion, parsley and olive oil.

15 minBeginner≈ 300 kcal

شمندر بالطحينة

Beetroot with Tahini

Sweet beet wedges with lemon-tahini sauce, parsley and toasted sesame.

40 minBeginner≈ 210 kcal

عرايس كفتة

Arayes Kafta

Bread filled thinly with seasoned kafta and grilled until crisp and juicy.

40 minIntermediate≈ 520 kcal

كبة حامضة

Kibbeh Hamda

Kibbeh cooked in lemony Swiss chard and chickpea broth with garlic and mint.

2h 30mAdvanced≈ 500 kcal

Moghrabieh

Pearl couscous with chickpeas, pearl onions, chicken and caraway-cinnamon broth.

2h 30mAdvanced≈ 680 kcal

يخنة باذنجان وعدس

Eggplant and Lentil Stew

Brown lentils, eggplant, tomato, onion and pomegranate molasses.

1h 15mBeginner≈ 360 kcal

محاشي مشكلة

Mixed Mahshi Pot

Zucchini, eggplant, peppers and leaves filled and cooked in one balanced pot.

3h 30mAdvanced≈ 610 kcal

كبة بلبن مع رز

Kibbeh in Laban with Rice

Kibbeh and warm yogurt sauce served with vermicelli rice.

2h 35mAdvanced≈ 760 kcal

حبش محشي على الطريقة اللبنانية

Stuffed Turkey Lebanese Style

Celebration turkey filled with hashweh rice, meat and nuts.

5h Advanced≈ 860 kcal

حلوم وخضار مشوية

Grilled Halloumi and Vegetables

Halloumi, tomato, pepper and zucchini grilled and dressed with mint.

30 minBeginner≈ 360 kcal

سندويش سجق وبيض

Sujuk and Egg Wrap

Spicy sausage and softly set egg in bread with tomato and pickles.

25 minBeginner≈ 740 kcal

كفتة سمك

Fish Kafta

Minced fish with herbs, onion and spice, shaped and baked or grilled.

1h Intermediate≈ 380 kcal

Grape Molasses

Grape juice clarified and reduced slowly to a deep fruit syrup.

6h Advanced≈ 95 kcal

Makroun

Anise-scented semolina dough shaped, fried and soaked in syrup.

2h 10mAdvanced≈ 390 kcal

مهلبية قمر الدين

Qamar el Din Pudding

Apricot leather drink set into a glossy pudding with nuts.

35 minBeginner≈ 280 kcal

هريسة قمح ولحمة

Hrisseh Wheat and Meat

Long-cooked wheat and meat beaten into a smooth celebration porridge.

6h Advanced≈ 650 kcal

Makdous Stuffed Eggplant

Cured baby eggplants filled with walnuts, red pepper and garlic under olive oil.

3 daysAdvanced≈ 210 kcal

سلطة أرضي شوكي

Artichoke Heart Salad

Tender artichoke hearts, peas, herbs, lemon and olive oil.

45 minIntermediate≈ 190 kcal

فتة باذنجان

Eggplant Fatteh

Crisp bread, eggplant, chickpeas, garlic yogurt, tahini and toasted nuts.

50 minIntermediate≈ 590 kcal

كبة أرنبية

Kibbeh Arnabiyeh

Kibbeh in a tahini-citrus sauce with chickpeas and caramelized onion.

2h 35mAdvanced≈ 650 kcal

برغل بحمص

Burghul and Chickpea Pilaf

Coarse burghul, chickpeas, onion, tomato and cumin cooked fluffy.

50 minBeginner≈ 400 kcal

مجدرة صفرا

Yellow Lentil Mujadara

Split lentils and rice cooked smooth with onion and cumin.

55 minBeginner≈ 400 kcal

أرضي شوكي باللحمة والبازلاء

Artichoke Bottoms with Meat and Peas

Artichoke bottoms filled with spiced meat and pine nuts in pea-carrot sauce.

2h Advanced≈ 490 kcal

كباب كرز

Meatballs with Sour Cherry

Meatballs glazed in tart cherry sauce and served over bread with herbs.

1h 20mAdvanced≈ 570 kcal

سمان بدبس الرمان

Quail with Pomegranate Glaze

Roasted quail with seven spice and pomegranate molasses glaze.

1h 15mAdvanced≈ 490 kcal

بصل وبندورة مشوية

Charred Onion and Tomato Mezze

Whole onions and tomatoes blistered over charcoal with sumac and olive oil.

30 minBeginner≈ 150 kcal

سندويش كبدة

Liver Sandwich

Seared liver with garlic, lemon, parsley and pickles in warm bread.

30 minIntermediate≈ 590 kcal

رز بثمار البحر

Coastal Seafood Rice

Spiced fish-stock rice with shrimp, calamari and caramelized onion.

1h 35mAdvanced≈ 650 kcal

دبس رمان

Pomegranate Molasses

Tart pomegranate juice reduced to a glossy sweet-sour seasoning.

3h Intermediate≈ 70 kcal

Mshabbak

Piped fermented batter fried into crisp coils and syrup-glazed.

2h 30mAdvanced≈ 370 kcal

Jazarieh

Sweet pumpkin or carrot preserve with nuts and blossom aroma.

2h Advanced≈ 360 kcal

فريكة مع لحم

Freekeh and Lamb Feast

Slow-cooked lamb served over smoky freekeh with nuts.

3h 30mAdvanced≈ 830 kcal

سلطة زيتون

Lebanese Olive Mezze

Mixed olives with citrus peel, herbs, chili, walnuts and olive oil.

15 minBeginner≈ 220 kcal

قريدس بروفنسال

Lebanese Shrimp Provençal

Shrimp sautéed with garlic, coriander, lemon and a touch of chili.

25 minIntermediate≈ 260 kcal

هندبة وأعشاب برية بزيت

Wild Greens bi Zeit

Seasonal edible greens cooked with onion, lemon and olive oil.

45 minIntermediate≈ 220 kcal

بندورة محشية

Stuffed Tomatoes

Firm tomatoes filled with rice, herbs and meat or chickpea mixture.

1h 40mIntermediate≈ 430 kcal

قورما مع بطاطا

Awarma with Potatoes

Preserved lamb confit warmed with potatoes and eggs or onions.

45 minIntermediate≈ 690 kcal

مقانق مشوية

Charcoal Makanek

Lebanese sausages grilled gently and finished with lemon.

30 minIntermediate≈ 430 kcal

زنود الست

Znoud el Sit

Crisp filo rolls filled with ashta, fried and lightly syruped.

1h 50mAdvanced≈ 450 kcal

قشطة بلدية

Traditional Ashta

Delicate clotted milk cream scented lightly for filling Lebanese sweets.

1h 30mAdvanced≈ 300 kcal

كتف غنم محشي

Stuffed Lamb Shoulder

Lamb shoulder filled with spiced rice, meat and nuts for a celebration table.

5h Advanced≈ 920 kcal

عكوب بزيت

Akkoub bi Zeit

Prepared wild cardoon braised with onion, garlic, lemon and olive oil.

1h 40mAdvanced≈ 260 kcal

راس عصفور

Ras Asfour

Small tender meat cubes sautéed with onion and pomegranate molasses.

45 minIntermediate≈ 480 kcal

خضار مشوية

Lebanese Grilled Vegetable Platter

Eggplant, zucchini, peppers, tomato and onion with lemon-herb dressing.

45 minBeginner≈ 240 kcal

Osmalieh

Crisp kataifi layers around ashta with orange-blossom syrup.

2h Advanced≈ 470 kcal

صحن فاكهة بماء الزهر

Lebanese Fruit Plate with Blossom Syrup

Seasonal fruit with orange blossom, mint and optional pine nuts.

20 minBeginner≈ 190 kcal

مائدة إفطار لبنانية

Complete Ramadan Iftar Table

Menu planning and synchronized service for soup, mezze, main, drink and dessert.

4h Advanced≈ 980 kcal

كنافة بالجبنة

Knefeh bi Jibneh

Semolina or kataifi crust, elastic cheese, syrup and kaak service.

2h 40mAdvanced≈ 690 kcal

Sesame Pistachio Barazek

Thin crisp cookies coated with sesame on one side and pistachio on the other.

1h 40mIntermediate≈ 300 kcal