Simply Lebanese

Zucchini Pulp Sauté

Koosa Mahshi (stuffed zucchini), the incredibly popular Lebanese dish is made by hallowing out zucchinis and stuffing them with a spiced rice and meat filling. Have you ever wondered what

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Stuffed Zucchini and Eggplant (Koosa Mahshi)

Throughout the Middle-East, there are so many different varieties of rice and meat stuffed vegetables. One of the most popular ones in Lebanese cuisine is Koosa Mahshi. Koosa Mahshi literally

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Batata Soufflé

Creamy homemade mashed potatoes, layered with spiced ground beef and onions and topped with a delicious bread crumb topping, this Lebanese casserole is a family favorite all-around. It took a

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Labneh Balls

This Labneh Balls recipe is sponsored by Stonyfield Organic, although the content represents my own personal opinion/experience.Labneh is a creamy yogurt spread originating in the Mediterranean region. It is typically

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Lemon Chicken & Potato Bake (Djej w Batata)

This shop has been compensated by Inmar Intelligence and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MyMazolaMomentLemon chicken and potato bake, known as djej w batata in Arabic, is a

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Low-Carb Manakeesh

New year, new me! How many times do you hear that sentence when the new year rings in though? In all seriousness, both me and my husband have somehow managed

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Anise Biscotti

Anise seed is quite a popular spice in the Mediterranean world. The flavor and aroma are very similar to star anise and fennel seed. In Arabic, anise seed is known

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Buche De Noel (Yule Log)

Buche De Noel is the French name for a cake shaped as a log. This delicious cake is traditionally enjoyed in not just France, but other European countries such as

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Lebanese Rice Pudding (Riz bi Haleeb)

Riz bi Haleeb, which is Arabic for “rice pudding,” is similar to a traditional rice pudding, but with a delicious Lebanese spin on the recipe.  This rice pudding is flavored

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Kibbeh Bil Sanieh (Baked Kibbeh)

Kibbeh bil Sanieh which translates to “Kibbeh in the pan,” is the oven-baked version of Kibbeh. Earlier this year, I shared with you guys my Kibbeh Balls recipe. This Baked

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