Sfiha Baalbakiya: The Small Open Meat Pies of the Beqaa
Baalbek makes its meat pies small, square and open, with the corners folded up to hold the juices. The technique is older than most of the recipes claiming to improve on it.
Jul 24, 2026

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Baalbek makes its meat pies small, square and open, with the corners folded up to hold the juices. The technique is older than most of the recipes claiming to improve on it.
Jul 24, 2026

Layered bulgur and meat with a savory spiced filling, baked until golden. This show-stopping Lebanese dish is easier than it looks.
Jul 25, 2024

The name means spicy fish and undersells it. A tahini and coriander sauce sharpened with chilli and lemon does most of the work, and the fish only has to be fresh.
Aug 1, 2026

Tender chicken marinated in yogurt, lemon, and warm spices, then grilled on skewers. A beloved Lebanese street food and dinner party showstopper.
Nov 20, 2024
