Matbakh, pronounced "MAT-BAK," means kitchen. Here you will find delicious Mediterranean inspired recipes.
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Howdy, I'm Lily!
I'm a Lebanese American kid from Texas. My kitchen, or "matbakh", is a hodgepodge of delicious cultural recipes from the US and Mediterranean regions.
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