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20 tasty Lebanese dishes

Whether you're after traditional Lebanese cuisine or just want to add a touch of Middle Eastern flavours to your meals, this collection has it all. For a quick yet flavour-packed snack, try our recipes for a tasty fatteh or our stunning rose-infused figs. Filling dinners and delicious desserts are covered here, too. There's everything from classic lamb koftas and a couscous and tabouli salad to Lebanese semolina cookies and konafa. Dig in!
fatteh recipe
fatteh recipe
Quick & Easy
February 28, 2010

Fatteh

This delicious Middle Eastern dip is made with chickpeas, yoghurt and garlic. Serve it up with fresh Lebanese bread to create a delicious starter or healthy snack.
By Women's Weekly Food
thelma's baked kibbeh
Baking
November 30, 2010

Baked kibbeh

Considered the national dish of many Middle Eastern nations, Kibbeh, is made of burghul, minced onions and finely ground lean beef, lamb, goat or camel meat with and mixed spices.
By Women's Weekly Food
semolina slice
Baking
August 31, 1975

Semolina slice

Known variously throughout the Middle East and North Africa as basboosa, namoura or harisi, this sweet slice is saturated with a citrusy sugar syrup which gives it a lovely individual flavour. Note
By Women's Weekly Food
Women's Weekly Food

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