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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).
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Lebanon's unique cultural history came from the many foreign rulers who occupied Lebanon starting with the Ottoman Empire in the 17th century. These foreign powers helped shape the Lebanese cuisine as we know it today.

In our explore Lebanon box, we introduce families and kids to basic information about the 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.   Included in the box are 3 popular recipes, and educational materials to learn about the country's geography, history, music, art and language.

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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

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.

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FAQs

The recommended age for our explore box is 5 years old or older.  All our cooking steps are rated by chef hats for complexity and safely, and there are steps for kids 3 or 4 years old to mix or whisk and still be helpful in the kitchen.  Teenagers should be able to prepare the full meal by themselves.

We include organic ingredients whenever possible.It is not guaranteed.

All our dried spices are McCormick sourced quality that will last indefinitely. All our sauces are hot-filled and approved by Cornell Food Tech; they will last indefinitely if it is not opened. We don’t put a best by date because we believe in reducing food waste. If your mixes don’t look fresh, we will replace them right away! We produce a new batch of spice/sauce mixes every few weeks.

Yes, most of our packaging materials are recyclable. Just break down the boxes and recycle accordingly.

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Overall rating: 4.385723 / 5 from 1597 reviews.

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Explore Lebanon (Family) offers a delightful and educational experience for families, featuring delicious meals, engaging recipes, and informative materials about Lebanese culture and history. While the concept and overall experience are highly praised, some customers have mixed feelings about the ingredients and the kids' box.

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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

An amazing family experience!

"The Explore Mexico box was fantastic. The box includes 3 authentic Mexican recipes (4 servings each), 5-7 pre-measured spice and sauce mixes, a shopping list for fresh ingredients, a fun cooking tool, Mexico flag pin + sticker, and a 16-page Cultural Explorer booklet. The recipes were easy to follow even with kids, and the flavors were so authentic. I loved that it wasn't just cooking - we learned about the Aztec & Mayan history, geography, music and language too. It made dinner feel like a mini trip to Mexico. Everything was well organized. Will definitely be ordering another country!"

— Alma A. (5/5)

Great box for our little foodie!

"This box is perfect for my nine year old who loves to cook and try new foods. The recipes are easy for us to cook together and we love learning about the different countries. The rating system for the recipes after we make them is also a fun discussion in our family."

— Anne A. (5/5)

An Unreal Experience

"Great price for all of the included ingredients and knowledge included. Such a fun time with my family cooking and learning before we go and explore the country itself! Will be ordering again!"

— Shay W. (5/5)

My review on Ukrainian food

"I love the concept and the food! Made my first meal and it was so delicious. Even learned a little bit of Ukrainian. Thank you so much! Can wait for you to see more of my content."

— Daisha W. (5/5)

We loved our first box

"We loved our first box & looking forward to the next. Fun & delicious!"

— Deborah K. (5/5)

Loved the box! Neat way

"Loved the box! Neat way to try new things"

— Stephanie M. (5/5)

Enjoy!

"Slow down the shipments"

— William F. (3/5)

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)

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