Lebanese MeghliBy baidooneMeghli, moghli, meghleh, (Arabic: مغلي), or karawiyah, is a Lebanese rice pudding spiced with cinnamon and caraway. It is a delicious dessert served to celebrate the birth of a child and during Christmas.Barazek (Sesame Pistachio Cookies)By baidooneBarazek are wonderful, thin, and crunchy sesame and pistachio cookies where one side is covered with sesame while the other is dotted with pistachios.Easy Pistachio Baklava RollsBy baidooneThese little baklava rolls are made from crunchy sheets of phyllo, pistachio and syrup. They’re delicious and elegant
dessert for any occasion.Vegetarian Stuffed Grape LeavesBy baidooneVegetarian Grape leaves is a healthy Middle Eastern appetizer dish for any time of the day. It is made of rolled grape leaves with rice and vegetable stuffing. Sfiha – Lahm bi Ajeen – Arabic PizzaBy baidooneSfiha - Lahm bi Ajeen or also known as 'Arabic Pizza' originating from the Levant, is flavorful flat bread pies with spicy ground meat toppings.Fried KibbehBy baidooneKibbeh is a Levantine mezze made with bulgur, finely ground beef and spices! It's then shaped into balls then fried or baked!Ghraybeh (Arabic Butter Cookies)By baidooneGhraybeh (Arabic Butter Cookies), delicate cookies melt in your mouth. Ghraybeh can be prepared days in advance. Once you try them you will fall in love! Ghraybeh is available in Arabian dessert restaurants.Maamoul (Arabian Date Filled Cookies)By baidooneMaamoul is a delicious traditional Middle Eastern cookie that is typically made on religious holidays such as Eid, Easter or Christmas. Ma'amoul are usually made a few days before the holiday then stored to be served with Arabic coffee and chocolate to guests who come during the holiday.Kibbeh Nayyeh (Raw Kibbeh)By baidooneKibbeh nayyeh or raw kibbeh (Arabic: كبة نيئة) is a Levantine mezze. It consists of minced raw lamb mixed with fine bulgur and spices.
Kibbeh nayyeh is often served with mint leaves, olive oil, and green onions. Pita bread is used to scoop it. Sometimes a sauce of garlic or olive oil is served. The dish has a unique versatility in that any leftovers are cooked, creating a different dish.Baklava with walnuts, almonds and hazelnutsBy baidooneBaklava (Arabic: بقلاوة) is a rich, sweet dessert pastry made of layers of filo filled with chopped nuts and sweetened and held together with syrup or honey. It is characteristic of the cuisines of the Levant and the broader Middle East, along with Greece, the South Caucasus, Balkans, Maghreb, and Central Asia.
