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Mezze & Dips
مقبلاتHummus, baba ghanouj — small plates to start the table
Salads
سلطاتTabbouleh, fattoush, and the bright lemon-herb sides
Soups
شوربةCilantro-laced potato soup, the comfort of a winter table
Mains
أطباق رئيسيةKibbeh, kafta, stews and stuffed dishes — the heart of the meal
Sides
أطباق جانبيةVegetables, rice and grains to round out the spread
Eggs & Yogurt
بيض ولبنOmelets and yogurt dishes — the in-betweens of a Lebanese day
Breads & Pastries
خبز ومعجناتMana'eesh, fatayer, savoury pies hot from the oven
Sweets
حلوياتCrème caramel, cakes, holiday biscuits, kid-friendly treats
Drinks
مشروباتLemonade, ayran, mulberry, white coffee, mouneh syrups
Pantry
مونةPickles, sauces, doughs and pantry basics
Map of Lebanon خريطة لبنان
The recipes are tied to the places they come from — the mountain villages of the north for kibbeh, the Bekaa Valley for herbs, the coastal cities for mezze. Switch between the four views.




Cook with Safa مع صفا
Safa has been cooking Lebanese food her whole life — first beside her mother on a balcony in Beirut, then in her own kitchen for friends and family. She teaches the way she learned: hands-on, in small groups, ending with a long table and a shared meal.
Private and small-group classes in person, plus virtual sessions on request.
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Email safa@safaskitchen.com directly