
Musakhan rolls are made with shredded chicken, sumac, caramelized onions, flatbread, and olive oil. Sumac chicken, or musakhan, could probably be labeled as the national dish of Palestine. Originally, Palestinians used to make it to celebrate the olive harvest.
Loaded baked mashed potato balls, over a chicken mix layer and covered with a blanket of cooking cream and creamy cheese sauce. Pretty darn delicious.
You only need three ingredients for your basic simple syrup recipe: water, sugar and lemon. The most common ratio for simple syrup is 2 parts of sugar to one part of water. However, this doesn't mean that you couldn't make the syrup richer by using more sugar or leaner by using less sugar.
If you are looking for a delicious and easy Lebanese dessert to make for Ramadan or any other time, look no further. This Lebanese Nights Dessert (Layali Lubnan) is a very famous Lebanese dessert widely served all over Lebanon. It is one of the most served dessert at home because of it’s ease.
Lebanse Nights Desserts is made from a silky semolina based pudding, topped with Ashta (thick cream), whipping cream and pistachios. The word Layali Lubnan, means Lebanese night in Arabic. This dessert is known for it’s fragrant smell of rose and orange blossoms water. Those are a key ingredients to making the sugar syrup that’s served with this dessert.
These grilled chicken wraps are perfect for a quick summer lunch! They’re packed with flavor, really easy and quick to make and perfect for packed lunches and picnics.
In the summer, we eat lots of salads, sandwiches, and wraps. Basically all things that don’t require hours in the kitchen, and that are easy to pack for picnics and outings. And these wraps are a family favorite! I usually grill some chicken using my grill pan, and make enough to last us for a couple of days.
Green chilies contain vitamins B and E, and are a good source of iron and potassium.
Green chilies do not contain fat or cholesterol and help block the body's absorption of cholesterol while remaining low in calories.
Green chiles can increase your metabolism because they contain capsaicin.
Levantine cuisine is renowned for its delicious flavors and health benefits, making it one of the most cherished culinary traditions worldwide. It is built on some of the healthiest ingredients, including rice, lamb, chicken, fish, and a variety of fresh vegetables. Signature spices such as cinnamon, allspice, cardamom, nutmeg, and black pepper bring depth and warmth to every dish. Cooking essentials like olive oil and samneh (clarified butter or ghee) enhance the richness of traditional recipes.
In this course, I will guide you through preparing a complete Levantine dinner menu to delight your family and friends. Together, we will create:
Entrée: Musakhan Rolls – a flavorful and crispy start to the meal.
Main Course: Potato Balls Casserole – a comforting and savory dish.
Dessert: Layali Lubnan – a classic, creamy dessert you'll love.
My name is Soha Jawabreh, and I am passionate about cooking and sharing my favorite recipes. This course is designed to be easy to follow so that you can confidently recreate these dishes at home. Whether you're looking for a new family favorite, hoping to impress your guests, or refining your culinary skills as a chef-in-training, this course is for you.
I hope you enjoy this journey into Levantine cuisine. If you find this course valuable, I’d love to hear your feedback—don't forget to rate and share. I’ve put my heart into this, and I can’t wait for you to try these recipes!