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A savory skillet dish featuring tender lamb pieces slow-cooked with fresh ripe tomatoes, garlic, and green chi…

Succulent ground lamb or beef skewers (kofta) either grilled or baked, then served in a rich, spicy tomato sau…

Seasoned ground lamb or beef kofta, typically formed into patties or a flat layer, baked in a tray with slices…

Zucchini hollowed out and traditionally stuffed with a mixture of seasoned minced meat and rice, then simmered…

Thick, creamy strained yogurt, often drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with dried mint. A refreshing and t…

A simple and hearty scramble of finely diced or shredded zucchini, sautéed with onions and garlic, then cooked…

A unique and textural offal dish. Lamb ears are first boiled until very tender, then sliced into strips and de…

A traditional Bedouin delicacy consisting of lamb tail fat (layeh) rendered until crispy and golden. Often sea…

A simple yet rich Bedouin delicacy consisting of succulent pieces of lamb tail fat (layeh) grilled until crisp…

Rich, slow-cooked lamb meat preserved in its own rendered fat (ghee or clarified butter). A very traditional, …

A very traditional, highly flavorful, and rich dish made by slowly rendering cubes of lamb kidney fat (shatha)…

Lamb neck bones, prized for their rich marrow and tender meat, are seasoned simply with olive oil, salt, and p…

A luxurious and traditional delicacy of salt-cured and dried fish roe (often from grey mullet), thinly sliced …

A traditional delicacy for raw meat enthusiasts, featuring very freshly minced lean lamb, seasoned simply with…

A traditional, deeply flavorful dish featuring slices of rich lamb fat tail (layeh) pan-fried or grilled until…

Beef or lamb bone marrow, roasted within the bone until it becomes a rich, unctuous, and spreadable delicacy. …

Slices of brined Akkawi cheese, known for its salty and slightly chewy texture, grilled until soft, warm, and …

A traditional, rich breakfast or dinner dish featuring eggs cooked in rendered lamb fat (qawarma) with small, …

Slices of salty halloumi cheese grilled until perfectly golden with a slightly crispy exterior, then generousl…

Thick slices of halloumi cheese pan-fried until golden brown and slightly crispy, then tossed with fresh or dr…

Simple, home-style pan-fried chicken pieces (often bone-in, skin-on) seasoned with salt, pepper, and sometimes…

Slices of firm, salty halloumi cheese (typically served cold or at room temperature, sometimes lightly pan-sea…

Tender chunks of lamb, often from the leg or shoulder, grilled to perfection with interspersed pieces of lamb …

A very simple, refreshing salad made with crisp lettuce, finely minced garlic, and a generous dressing of oliv…

A regional delicacy featuring lamb testicles, often parboiled and then pan-fried or grilled with garlic, lemon…

Small, succulent chunks of lamb (typically from the leg or shoulder) pan-fried until tender and browned, heavi…

Succulent cubes of lamb (often shoulder or leg meat) pan-fried in olive oil or samneh (clarified butter) until…

A rich and savory dish featuring lamb brains scrambled with eggs, seasoned with garlic, lemon, and spices. Oft…

Lamb brain, cleaned and lightly seasoned, then grilled to a tender, slightly crisp exterior. It's a delicacy w…

Fresh whole fish or fillets, such as sea bream or snapper, marinated and grilled to perfection. The fish is se…

Lamb spleen, marinated in simple spices and grilled until tender and slightly crispy. A rich, iron-rich offal …

Slices of Akkawi, a semi-hard, white brined cheese similar to Halloumi but often milder, are pan-fried until g…

Lamb sweetbreads (thymus gland), gently blanched to clean and firm them, then either grilled or pan-fried unti…

Exquisite slices of cured fish roe (bottarga), served as a cold mezze. Drizzled generously with high-quality e…

Succulent chicken pieces (e.g., bone-in thighs or breast) marinated and grilled with fresh mushrooms and aroma…

Succulent shrimp (prawns) prepared either grilled with a simple marinade of lemon, garlic, olive oil, and herb…

Slices of salty Halloumi cheese pan-fried until golden, then tossed with fresh chopped garlic, cilantro, and a…

Slices of Kashkaval cheese baked until delightfully melted and bubbly, often with a light sprinkle of aromatic…

Fresh calamari (squid) rings or whole baby squid, marinated lightly and grilled until tender and slightly char…

Tender slices of lamb liver, quickly sautéed and tossed with a zesty sauce of fresh lemon juice, crushed garli…

A delicate and bold dish of very fresh, finely diced raw lamb liver, seasoned simply with good quality extra v…

Thoroughly cleaned and prepared lamb intestines, sautéed in generous olive oil with abundant fresh garlic, off…

A specialty cured and dried sausage, typically made from lamb or beef, intensely spiced and rich in rendered f…

A traditional offal delicacy consisting of lamb brain, typically parboiled to firm it up, then pan-fried with …

Fluffy scrambled eggs seasoned generously with tangy sumac, often prepared with a drizzle of olive oil or butt…

Lamb hearts, typically sliced and quickly pan-fried with garlic, lemon juice, and simple spices such as salt a…

Tender lamb hearts marinated in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and spices, then grilled to perfe…

Tender lamb ribs, generously seasoned with a blend of traditional Middle Eastern spices (such as cumin, corian…

Fresh whole fish or fillets (e.g., sea bream, snapper) seasoned, and pan-fried until crispy, then finished wit…

Fresh whole fish (such as sea bream or snapper) marinated simply with crushed garlic, ground cumin, olive oil,…

A rich, nourishing, and deeply flavorful broth made by slow-simmering lamb bones (such as neck or shank) with …

Whole quails, typically marinated in garlic, lemon, and spices, then pan-fried or deep-fried until golden brow…

Whole quail, marinated in a blend of lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and various spices (such as paprika and t…

Pan-fried slices of lamb spleen, typically seasoned simply with garlic and lemon juice. A savory and authentic…

A simple and flavourful breakfast or light meal of eggs scrambled or made into an omelette with a generous amo…

A Bedouin specialty featuring incredibly tender, succulent lamb (usually a whole shoulder or leg) cooked slowl…

Slices of salty Akkawi cheese baked in a clay pot, often with a generous drizzle of olive oil. Simple and sati…

Salty Akkawi cheese, pan-fried or lightly grilled until softened, then finished with a vibrant sauté of fresh …

A traditional, rustic dish featuring tender foraged wild thistle hearts (Akkoub), simmered with abundant garli…

Fish roe (often from mullet or other local fish) is lightly pan-fried until cooked through, then tossed with a…