The Lebanese Plate

30/07/2026

📸 1. Me in real life, sitting on a brick wall in Manila
📸 2. Me through the artistic eyes of a Year 9 student

I’m still deciding whether to frame it or take it personally 😂

28/07/2026

I guess we’re all having labaneh sandwiches 😄

28/07/2026

Check out the full recipe with handy tips so your first batch of labaneh is just perfect 🤩

If you've ever wanted to make homemade labaneh from scratch, this e...

27/07/2026

Here’s a reminder to make your own homemade labaneh 👌🏼 It only takes 2 ingredients and minimal effort!

Full recipe details and tips can be found in my latest video on YouTube. Or comment ‘yoghurt’ for a link to be sent to your DM.

22/07/2026

Made one of my fave family meals on tonight’s The Cook Up — Samke Harra with baked rice. A delicious one pot meal 👌🏼

I’ll pop the link to recipe in my stories 🔗

21/07/2026

My two favourite Lebanese lentil soups 🫶🏼 Comment ‘Lentils’ for link to recipes

21/07/2026

If you’ve ever wanted to make Lebanese lentil soup at home, I’ve got two recipes I know you’ll love!

Looking for an easy, authentic Lebanese lentil soup recipe? In this...

18/07/2026

Chicken shawarma

1kg chicken thigh fillets, skin removed
2 tbsp whole egg mayonnaise
2 tbsp garlic paste (toum) or 3 garlic cloves, crushed
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp sweet paprika
1 tsp onion flakes
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Pinch chilli flakes (optional)

Shawarma white sauce

2 tbsp whole egg mayonnaise
3 tbsp plain yoghurt
3 garlic cloves, crushed
Squeeze of lemon juice
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Chopped salad

2 baby cos lettuces, finely chopped
1 handful pickled cucumbers, finely chopped
1 handful pickled turnips, finely chopped

To serve

6 Lebanese bread wraps or large tortillas

Method

1. In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, onion flakes, garlic powder, salt, pepper, cinnamon and chilli flakes. Add the chicken and toss well to coat. Cover and marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight for the best flavour.
2. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Arrange the chicken on a lined baking tray and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly caramelised. Rest for 5 minutes, then finely chop the chicken.
3. While the chicken cooks, make the white sauce by mixing together the mayonnaise, yoghurt, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper until smooth.
4. In a large bowl, combine the chopped baby cos, pickled cucumbers and pickled turnips. Add the chopped chicken, pour over the white sauce and toss until everything is evenly coated.
5. Warm the wraps until soft and pliable. Divide the chopped shawarma salad between the wraps, roll tightly and serve immediately.

14/07/2026

How do you feel about coriander 🌿 👍🏼 or 👎🏼
I can’t live without it 🥰

13/07/2026

Looking for a delicious breakfast idea 🍳

Za'atar grilled halloumi, basturma and eggs come together to make t...