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Lebanese Recipes

Lebanese cuisine has a flavour all its own. Explore original, tested Lebanese recipes from Tara’s Kitchen, written for everyday home cooks.

Lebanese Manakish served and ready to eat Lebanese

Lebanese Manakish

Soft flatbreads topped with za'atar and olive oil or cheese — Lebanon's beloved breakfast.

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 🍽 6 servings 📊 Medium
Lebanese Fattoush served and ready to eat Lebanese

Lebanese Fattoush

A bright Lebanese salad of cucumber, tomato, radish, herbs and crispy pita with a sumac-lemon dressing.

⏱ 20 min 🍽 4 servings 📊 Easy
Lebanese Kibbeh served and ready to eat Lebanese

Lebanese Kibbeh

Bulgur and lamb shells stuffed with spiced minced meat and pine nuts, fried golden — Lebanon's…

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 🍽 5 servings 📊 Hard
Lebanese Tabbouleh served and ready to eat Lebanese

Lebanese Tabbouleh

An emerald-green parsley salad with bulgur, tomato, mint and lemon — Lebanon's most herbaceous, refreshing salad.

⏱ 20 min 🍽 4 servings 📊 Easy
Lebanese Manakish Za'atar served and ready to eat Lebanese

Lebanese Manakish Za'atar

Soft flatbreads topped with za'atar herb blend and olive oil — Lebanon's most beloved breakfast.

⏱ 1 hr 40 min 🍽 4 servings 📊 Easy
Lebanese Knafeh served and ready to eat Lebanese

Lebanese Knafeh

Shredded filo soaked in syrup over melted cheese — Lebanon's most extravagant dessert.

⏱ 50 min 🍽 8 servings 📊 Medium
Syrian Muhammara served and ready to eat Lebanese

Syrian Muhammara

A bright red dip of roasted peppers, walnuts and pomegranate molasses — Syria's most addictive mezze.

⏱ 15 min 🍽 6 servings 📊 Easy

About Lebanese cooking

Do I need special ingredients?

Most of our Lebanese recipes use ingredients you can find in a regular supermarket. Where something less common is needed, we suggest easy alternatives.

Are these recipes authentic?

They are inspired by Lebanese flavours and traditions, written originally and adapted to be practical for the home kitchen.