Lebanese

Rishta bil Adas (Lebanese Pasta & Lentil Soup)

Rishta bil Adas (Lebanese Pasta & Lentil Soup)

Rishta bil Adas, a traditional Middle Eastern pasta and lentil soup, is as comforting as it is packed with flavor. This soul-warming recipe combines earthy lentils, silky pasta and aromatic spices to create a satisfying meal that’s both nutritious and delicious. It’s easy to make and full of wholesome ingredients that will leave you craving more.

Adas Bil Hamod (Lebanese Lentil & Lemon Soup)

Adas Bil Hamod (Lebanese Lentil & Lemon Soup)

Adas Bil Hamod is the perfect example of how lentils can be turned into a delicious soup. Combined with spices, tangy lemon juice and an aromatic sizzling oil of dried mint and garlic, this traditional dish is comfort in a bowl. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to make!

Lebanese Pumpkin Kibbeh

Lebanese Pumpkin Kibbeh

This version of kibbeh combines the rich, earthy taste of pumpkin with bulgur wheat, onions and a blend of aromatic spices. The result is a savoury, golden-brown crust with a tender, spiced filling that’s perfect for a hearty meal or an impressive appetiser.

Lebanese Stuffed Grape Leaves (Warak Enab)

Lebanese Stuffed Grape Leaves (Warak Enab)

These Lebanese Stuffed Grape Leaves make a fun Christmas starter, served on individual plates with a drizzle of olive oil, or on a platter in the middle of the table. They are called Warak Enab, which literally translates to grape leaves, and are traditionally filled with either a mix of rice and meat or, like in this recipe, with rice and plenty of aromatics.

Toum (The Ultimate Garlic Dip) – Quick Immersion Blender Hack

Toum (The Ultimate Garlic Dip) – Quick Immersion Blender Hack

Toum (the Arabic word for garlic), is a Lebanese garlic dip that is made by emulsifying garlic & oil into a delicious paste. The process is not too far from making mayonnaise, just instead of an egg yolk, it’s the properties of the garlic that emulsify it into a stable dip. It’s a test for the ultimate garlic lover and goes beautifully with grilled veg, crispy potatoes or just as a dip with charred flatbreads.