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Ghraybeh: Middle Eastern Butter Cookie
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July 1, 2021July 8, 2021

Ghraybeh: Middle Eastern Butter Cookie

Enjoy this week's recipe from Chef Rawan on how to prepare Ghraybeh: Middle Eastern butter cookie, a simply delicious cookie that melts in your mouth! Pair these cookies with your morning coffee or tea, or use them as a base for your thumbprint cookies with your favourite jam.

The Savoury & The Sweet Beiruti Dip Duo
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June 24, 2021June 24, 2021

The Savoury & The Sweet Beiruti Dip Duo

Enjoy this week's recipe from Chef Rawan on how to prepare two delicious simple dips, a savoury garlic mint labneh and a sweet carob molasses & tahini dip, that are staples in Beirut and many other cities in Lebanon!

Authentic Lebanese Manaeesh
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June 18, 2021June 18, 2021

Authentic Lebanese Manaeesh

Enjoy this week's recipe from Chef Rawan on how to prepare pillow-y authentic Lebanese Zaatar & cheese Manaeesh a.k.a Lebanese Pizzas/Pies. This recipe is sure to make your kitchen smell like the small bakeries of Beirut, and satisfy your belly for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!

Fragrant Lebanese Rice Pudding
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June 11, 2021June 11, 2021

Fragrant Lebanese Rice Pudding

Enjoy this week's recipe from Chef Rawan on how to prepare a fragrant Lebanese rice pudding the way her mama made it growing up! It's a definite crowd-pleaser so much so that Rawan's neighbour dubbed it the "Crackstachio Rice Pudding"!

Quick & Easy Ful Medames
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June 4, 2021June 3, 2021

Quick & Easy Ful Medames

Enjoy this week's recipe from Chef Rawan on how to prepare a quick and easy Ful Medames, inspired by the original Egyptian dish using the California Garden Palestinian blend with Rawan's Lebanese flair added to it!. The beauty of Ful is that it is filling, healthy and vegan! So if you’re looking to increase your vegetable intake then definitely give this epic yet humble dish a try.

Basic Flakey Scones/Tea Biscuits
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May 28, 2021May 28, 2021

Basic Flakey Scones/Tea Biscuits

Enjoy this week's recipe from Chef Rawan on how to prepare basic, flakey scone/tea biscuits that pair well with flavoured butter, cream cheese and jam! This simple recipe will be a guaranteed scrumptious addition to your brunch or afternoon tea.

Red Berry Sangria Compote
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May 21, 2021May 21, 2021

Red Berry Sangria Compote

Enjoy this week's recipe from Chef Rawan on how to prepare a delicious red berry compote inspired by one of her favourite summer cocktails, Red Sangria! And now, with this red berry sangria compote, you can have the same flavours with pancakes, waffles or toast for breakfast!

Lebanese Spiced Chicken and Rice
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May 14, 2021May 14, 2021

Lebanese Spiced Chicken and Rice

Enjoy this week's Rebel recipe from Chef Rawan on how to prepare Lebanese spiced chicken and rice, the Lebanese equivalent to turkey and stuffing during the holidays! Paired with a side of greek yogourt, this dish is a definite contender on the list of decandent comfort foods.

Smokey Salsa Mexicana
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May 7, 2021May 5, 2021

Smokey Salsa Mexicana

Enjoy this week's Rebel recipe from Chef Rawan on how to prepare a traditional smokey salsa Mexicana, a recipe generously taught to her by her Mexican friend Mariana and her husband Sylvain. This salsa is perfect as a topping for tacos or a dip for some nachos or chips!

Mama’s Lebanese Shakshuka
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April 30, 2021April 26, 2021

Mama’s Lebanese Shakshuka

Enjoy this week's Rebel recipe from Chef Rawan on how to prepare her mama's Lebanese Shakshuka recipe which, traditionally in Lebanon, is eaten without the egg as one of the sides in a Mediterranean Lebanese seafood spread.