explore LEBANON

Experience the bold, balanced, and inviting flavors of Lebanese cuisine right at home with our Lebanese cooking kit. From zesty herbs to savory spices, this kit brings the heart of Lebanese cooking into your own kitchen.

Gluten Free

Spice and sauce mixes included are gluten-free. Recipes are designed to work with gluten-free ingredients.

Vegetarian

Vegetarian spices and sauce mixes are included. Every recipe includes clear vegetarian/vegan instructions and easy ingredient swaps - even if meat appears in the photos (for non-vegetarians).

Popular Lebanon Add-Ons
explore LEBANON kit
For family fun and educational adventures

Turn mealtime into a fun, hands-on learning experience as you explore the cuisine, geography, history, art, and culture of Lebanon. Learn all about one of the major Islamic holidays, Eid al-Fitr, a festival celebrated by all Muslims (followers of Islamic religion) around the world at the end of the Ramadan fasting month.

Perfect for curious kids or homeschool families. See what’s inside the Family Kit.

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For date night and cultural gatherings with friends

Spice up your date night or wow your guests with globally inspired dishes from Lebanon paired with expertly crafted cocktails, mocktails, wine and beer suggestions. Learn about Lebanon as a country and one of the major Islamic holidays, Eid al-Fitr, a festival celebrated by all Muslims (followers of Islamic religion) around the world at the end of the Ramadan fasting month. See what’s inside the Adult Kit. 

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What’s Inside Lebanon Family Box?

3 Authentic Lebanese Step-by-Step Recipes

3 Authentic Lebanese Step-by-Step Recipes

(4 servings each)

5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes

5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes

(pre-measured sauces and spice blends)

Shopping List

Shopping List

(for fresh ingredients)

1 Lebanon Flag Pin and 1 Sticker

1 Lebanon Flag Pin and 1 Sticker

16-Page Cultural
Explorer Booklet

16-Page Cultural
Explorer Booklet

(explore Lebanon's food traditions and geography, including music, movies & books)

Online Membership Portal Access

Online Membership Portal Access

(including cooking videos, blogs, recipes)

Fun Cooking Tool

Fun Cooking Tool

1 Passport in your first box

1 Passport in your first box

3 Authentic Lebanese Step-by-Step Recipes

3 Authentic Lebanese Step-by-Step Recipes

(4 servings each)

5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes

5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes

(pre-measured sauces and spice blends)

Shopping List

Shopping List

(for fresh ingredients)

1 Lebanon Flag Pin and 1 Sticker

1 Lebanon Flag Pin and 1 Sticker

What’s Inside Lebanon Family Box?
16-Page Cultural
Explorer Booklet

16-Page Cultural
Explorer Booklet

(explore Lebanon's food traditions and geography, including music, movies & books)

Online Membership Portal Access

Online Membership Portal Access

(including cooking videos, blogs, recipes)

Fun Cooking Tool

Fun Cooking Tool

1 Passport in your first box

1 Passport in your first box

What’s Inside Lebanon Family Box?
Recipe details

Recipe details

The recipes reflect well-known Lebanese dishes and fresh, vibrant flavor profiles, from herb-forward mezze to savory grilled specialties, while the cultural booklet introduces you to traditions, regional influences, and everyday life across Lebanon. These 3 popular Lebanese recipes serve 4 people. Additional spices and sauces or other add ons are available for larger families. Note - click on recipe mixes for ingredients and nutritional facts.

Shawarma

Shawarma

Shawarma is a Middle Eastern method of slowly pit roasting meat on a rotating skewer. Originally from Ottoman Turkey and made with lamb, today shawarma is also made with chicken, turkey, beef or veal. King of street foods in Lebanon, shawarma is typically topped with pickled onions, cucumbers, tahini, parsley and tomatoes.

Kafta Meatball

Kafta Meatball

Every country has its own version of meatballs, and in Lebanon they call them kafta. The traditional Lebanese kafta is a mix of ground lamb and beef with spices and herbs, but you can make them with just ground beef or ground lamb. Serve them with yogurt sauce with a hint of sumac and it will transport you to the streets of Lebanon.

Kousa Mahshi

Kousa Mahshi

Stuffed zucchini, or Kousa Mahshi in Arabic, is a popular Lebanese dish during the summer months, when zucchini is at its prime. The traditional way to make kousa mahshi is to hollow out a whole zucchini and stuff it with a spiced meat filling.

Shawarma

Shawarma is a Middle Eastern method of slowly pit roasting meat on a rotating skewer. Originally from Ottoman Turkey and made with lamb, today shawarma is also made with chicken, turkey, beef or veal. King of street foods in Lebanon, shawarma is typically topped with pickled onions, cucumbers, tahini, parsley and tomatoes.

Kafta Meatball

Every country has its own version of meatballs, and in Lebanon they call them kafta. The traditional Lebanese kafta is a mix of ground lamb and beef with spices and herbs, but you can make them with just ground beef or ground lamb. Serve them with yogurt sauce with a hint of sumac and it will transport you to the streets of Lebanon.

Kousa Mahshi

Stuffed zucchini, or Kousa Mahshi in Arabic, is a popular Lebanese dish during the summer months, when zucchini is at its prime. The traditional way to make kousa mahshi is to hollow out a whole zucchini and stuff it with a spiced meat filling.

Discover Lebanon

Discover Lebanon

LEBANON, located on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea, is known for its ancient history, rich cuisine, and vibrant cultural heritage. Once home to the Phoenicians, one of the world’s earliest civilizations, Lebanon has long been a crossroads of cultures and religions. From the mountains of the Cedars to the bustling streets of Beirut, it beautifully blends tradition, resilience, and modern Mediterranean charm. Lebanese cuisine is known for its fresh, vibrant flavors, highlighting herbs, citrus, garlic, and olive oil in a variety of colorful, shareable dishes. This kit makes those flavors approachable, even if you have never cooked Lebanese food before.

Discover Lebanon Discover Lebanon

FAQs

eat2explore is suitable for ALL ages - designed for ages 5 and up with adult guidance. Family Edition kits are ideal for kids and parents cooking together, while Adult Edition boxes include drink pairings for date nights and group gatherings.

• Families looking for fun quality time together • Parents who want to cook with their kids • Homeschool families and cultural learning activities • Gift-givers looking for meaningful, educational experiences • Curious young explorers who love discovering the world

• Couples planning at-home date nights • Hosts looking for a unique dinner party idea • Foodies who enjoy global flavors • Gift-givers seeking an experience-based present • Adults with dietary preferences, such as gluten-free or vegetarian options.

Dried spice blends typically last over two years. Sauces are hot-filled and Cornell Food Tech approved, with a shelf life of over one year unopened. Fresh batches are produced monthly.

You can choose individual country boxes or build your own bundle by selecting the specific countries you’d like to explore - all shipped together in one shipment. For our monthly subscription, you’ll receive a new featured country box each month. Country selection is not available with the subscription.

Some of our country boxes are suitable for gluten-free and vegetarian diets because the spice blends and sauce mixes included in those boxes are gluten-free and vegetarian. These boxes are specially identified as Gluten-Free or Vegetarian-Optional. Vegetarian-Optional means that while some recipes may traditionally include meat, we provide clear vegetarian and vegan cooking instructions along with easy ingredient swap suggestions.

We currently ship to all U.S. states and Canada. Orders are processed within 2–3 business days, and delivery times vary depending on the shipping address and carrier. Please check your order tracking for details. Shipping of explore boxes is free for customers in the continental United States, with an additional fee for Hawaii, Alaska, and Canada. We also offer expedited shipping within the U.S. for an additional cost.

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Overall rating: 4.384277 / 5 from 1590 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Explore Lebanon offers a delightful variety of countries and recipes, with delicious and easy-to-prepare meals. Customers appreciate the clean and simple ingredients, though some wish for more options. The experience is highly praised, making it a perfect gift choice for family time.

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  • Packaging Appeal: 14%
  • Variety of Countries: 5%
  • Meal Quality: 9%
  • Concept Appeal: 5%
  • Overall Experience: 8%

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Review highlights

  • "It has easy recipes to follow, nice presentation and fun little things for younger kids to do as well as older."Stephanie E.
  • "All the Eat to Explore boxes come with high quality recipes, quality ingredients and top notch information."Autumn B.
  • "We love that the meals and literature fit in Perfectly with our World Government Independent Study Course."Denise F.

Reviews

Bought my husband a subscription - no regrets

"Bought him a subscription when it was just one type of box - so like the family one. We loved it! Now I see there’s a date night one for adults specifically and am very tempted to resubscribe for his next gift"

Melissa (5/5)

Still checking it out, but so far, so good.

"So far so good. We accidentally used the wrong seasoning packet on our first meal, lol, but it was a great learning experience. So far everything seems easy to follow. I may have more thoughts after a few more boxes."

Abigail M. (5/5)

The BEST Stay Home Date Night!

"We thoroughly enjoyed this Italy kit. It was thoughtfully put together and it makes for a really great few date nights! After doing our first one, we are both looking forward to cooking our next meal from our kitchen together!"

Katrina W. (5/5)

Explore France

"I provided this to my clients after their cruise to France. They all loved it, and really thought it was unique. They also said that the chicken came out just like the recipe and was so moist and tasty."

Dana O. (5/5)

Best buy ever!

"We have gotten all the kits from each country and our family really enjoys them! They're educational, not only for the kids but for us adults as well. The recipes bring us together as we learn facts about different countries, cooking techniques, and trying new food."

Lyndsi G. (5/5)

Great Homeschooling Activity!

"It was such a great experience shopping for the ingredients together as a family and then coming home to cook it together! Such a great learning activity to add to homeschooling. My daughter is 4 and loved this whole experience! She got to learn about Greece too and then eat a dish we personally made. How fun is that!?"

Sophia X. (5/5)

Easy recipes to enjoy

"My 12y made Jamaican Curry. It came out delicious."

Aaliyah #. (5/5)

Excellent for homeschooling

"Kids love exploring the world with this subscription. They love cooking the recipes. Instructions are easy to follow, and dishes are delicious! The passport and the flag pins are very exciting for them!"

Sky T. (5/5)

Deluxe explorer bundle

"We got the apron and the cookbook, which is awesome, but we didn't get the 2 country boxes."

Taletha M. (2/5)

Monthly subscription

"I got my son the 6 month subscription to start and see how we liked it. So far we have enjoy each month. But all the months we have gotten have been countries from Asia and my son is started getting bored. I wish we would have gotten more of a variety of other countries. Overall we have enjoyed trying new recipes and foods that we wouldn’t have otherwise tried. I definitely would consider renewing our subscription in the future."

Allison #. (3/5)

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