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    Our Team

    The Matbakh is made possible by a small team. We share our most beloved recipes, tips and tricks, and little parts of ourselves in our recipe posts. If you haven't already subscribed to our weekly newsletter, hit the subscribe button above! Here's a little more about each of us.

    lily making hummus

    Lily

    Howdy! My name is Lilian Boukheir, but my friends call me Lily. I'm the founder of The Matbakh and one of the recipe authors around here. I like good food, good company, and good conversation. If you want to read a little more about me, check out my about page.

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    Lily's Recipes

    Lily's recipes are mostly a hodgepodge of Egyptian, Lebanese, and American with a few other regions here and there.

    • bulgar wheat tabouli
      Lebanese Tabouli Salad (Tabbouleh)
    • za'atar labneh in a bowl
      Labneh With Za'atar and Olive Oil
    • close up view of squash, rice, minced meat casserole
      Ground Beef Zucchini Rice Casserole
    • homemade nilla wafer banana pudding
      Easy Instant Banana Pudding with Vanilla Wafers
    • koshari
      Egyptian Koshari Recipe (The Best I've Had)
    • soft and gooey chocolate chip cookies
      The BEST Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • turkey tacos on a plate
      Easy Lean Ground Turkey Tacos
    • one-pot turkey chili in a bowl with a spoon.
      Three Bean Turkey Chili
    Mariam Photo

    Mariam

    I am Mariam Nabbout, a writer and content creator. I’ve spent years dedicating research, digital, and filmmaking skills to come up with content that's just as meaningful as it is inspiring. A few of my obsessions include good branding, films, photography, design, art, and of course, food.

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    Mariam's Recipes

    Mariam's recipes blend traditional Lebanese recipes with simple, easy to follow instructions. Not only are they teta approved, but they are also delicious. Check out Mariam's other creations at Kezbara.

    • Lebanese lentil soup with toasted pita.
      Authentic Lebanese Red Lentil Soup
    • kafta bil sanieh
      Lebanese Kafta Bil Sanieh - Baked Kafta and Potatoes
    • eggplant fatteh
      Vegetarian Eggplant Fatteh (Fattet Batinjan)
    • batata harra garlic and cilantro fried potatoes
      Batata Harra (Lebanese Garlic Cilantro Potatoes)
    • fried falafel
      Lebanese Fried Falafel
    • Lebanese kafta kabob skewers
      Lebanese Kafta Kabobs
    • lentil soup adas bi hamod in a spoon.
      Adas Bi Hamod (Lebanese Lemon Lentil Soup With Chard)
    • sheikh el mahshi on a plate
      Sheikh El Mahshi (Stuffed Eggplant)
    Samara

    Samara

    Hi! My name is Samara Alkhammach. I’m half Syrian, half Palestinian, with a few other nationalities in the mix. I was born and raised in Kuwait, and currently live in Cairo, Egypt. I have a deep love for yoga, art, the kitchen, and bringing people together through them all.

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    Samara's Recipes

    Samara's recipes blend Palestinian and Syrian origins with a modern twist. From traditional recipes to new kitchen creations, you will really enjoy Samara's food!

    • Semolina Pudding Syrian Mamouniyeh
      Syrian Semolina Porridge (Mamouniyeh)
    • chocolate lazy cake on a plate
      Easy Lazy Cake Recipe (No Bake Chocolate Biscuit Cake)
    • fried ground beef samosas
      Beef Samosas
    • aish al saraya on a plate
      Aish El Saraya - Ashta With Sweetened Bread
    • clotted cream with pistachios on top
      Homemade Ashta Cream
    • easy ground lamb shepherd's pie
      Mediterranean Ground Lamb Shepherd's Pie
    • tahini halva cute on a plate
      Pistachio Tahini Halva
    • egg fritters on a white plate
      Crispy Egg Fritters (Ejjeh)

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