Labneh from scratch. Yogurt, salt, cheesecloth, and 48 hours of patience.

Blind taste test with friends. They couldn't believe this was homemade.

Toasting pine nuts for garnish. The 30-second window between perfect and burnt.

Fattoush salad with homemade pomegranate molasses dressing.

Kibbeh nayyeh preparation. Raw lamb, bulgur, and spices. The Lebanese national dish.

Recipe I've been perfecting for months is finally ready to share. Worth every attempt.

Beirut street food tour. Falafel, shawarma, and the best hummus in the world.

Knafeh recipe: The stretchy cheese dessert soaked in orange blossom syrup.

Cooking for a crowd: My strategy for feeding 20 people without losing my mind.

Lebanese breakfast spread. Fool, hummus, labneh, olives, fresh bread. Paradise.