Lebanese · 65 min Barley Za'atar Bread A rustic, hearty loaf made with a blend of barley, whole wheat, and white flours, perfumed with za'atar. Crusty on the outside, soft and fragrant inside.
Featured Lebanese · 55 min Chicken Shawarma Tender, spiced chicken thighs marinated in warm spices and yogurt, roasted until caramelized. Serve in flatbread with garlic sauce and pickles.
French · 25 min Dark Chocolate Mousse An intensely rich, impossibly light French-style chocolate mousse made with just four ingredients. No cream, no eggs from a carton — just the real thing.
Syrian · 45 min Eid Shortbread Traditional Eid shortbread cookies from Homs, Syria — crisp, buttery, and fragrant with fennel seeds and mahleb. Known as أقراص العيد in Arabic, these are a staple of Eid celebrations.
Featured Lebanese · 30 min Fattoush Salad A vibrant Lebanese bread salad with crispy fried pita, fresh vegetables, and a tangy sumac dressing. Known as فتوش in Arabic, this is a staple of Levantine mezze.
Jordanian · 150 min Jordanian Mansaf Jordan's national dish — مجسف — slow-cooked lamb in a rich jameed and yogurt broth, served over turmeric rice on flatbread and topped with toasted almonds and parsley. A dish built for sharing.
Syrian · 60 min Madlouka with Ashta and Nuts A Syrian layered dessert — مدلوقة — built from a toasted semolina and caramel base, a thick creamy ashta, and a generous topping of ghee-toasted mixed nuts.
Syrian · 35 min Muhammara A Syrian roasted pepper and walnut dip — محمرة — with deep smokiness from Aleppo peppers, richness from walnuts and tahini, and a bright tang from pomegranate molasses.
Syrian · 45 min Mutabbal A Syrian smoky roasted aubergine dip — متبل — blended with yogurt and tahini in a 3:1:1 ratio, sharpened with lemon and garlic, and finished with a pool of olive oil.
Featured North African · 35 min Shakshuka Eggs poached in a spiced, garlicky tomato and pepper sauce. Originally from North Africa and beloved across the Middle East, this one-pan wonder works for any meal of the day.
Italian · 20 min Spaghetti Aglio e Olio The Roman pantry classic: spaghetti tossed in golden garlic-infused olive oil, chili flakes, and a snowfall of parsley. Ready in 20 minutes.