explore LEBANON (Family)
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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Dietary Restrictions?
If you prefer to skip the shelf stable ingredients in these recipes due to dietary concerns, choose no mixes. Many of our kits have options for people who prefer gluten free or vegetarian dishes.
If you prefer to skip the shelf stable ingredients in these recipes due to dietary concerns, choose no mixes. Many of our kits have options for people who prefer gluten free or vegetarian dishes.
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LEBANON - flag pin & sticker
Have additional kids, how about extra LEBANON flag pin and sticker- one for each child? 1 country flag pin 1 country sticker Note - no extra shipping fee when combined with explorer box. otherwise, there is shipping fee based on weight
$2.00
LEBANON - Spice & Sauce Mixes
Need extra servings or want to repeat your favorite dishes? Grab our spice, sauce, and grain mixes to whip up all three recipes againand keep the delicious fun going! no extra shipping fee when combined with explorer box otherwise, there is shipping feebased on weight
$10.00
LEBANON Tool - Melon Baller
Have additional kids, how about getting extra cooking tool(s)? One for each child! Note - no extra shipping fee when combined with explorer box. otherwise, there is shipping fee based on weight
$5.00
What’s Inside Lebanon Family Box?
3 Authentic Recipes - Lebanon
(4 servings each)
5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes - Lebanon
Shopping List
(for fresh ingredients)
1 Flag Pin and 1 Sticker - Lebanon
16-Page Explorer Booklet - Lebanon
(including music, movies & books)
Online Membership Portal Access
Fun Cooking Tool - Lebanon
1 Passport in your first box
3 Authentic Recipes - Lebanon
(4 servings each)
5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes - Lebanon
Shopping List
(for fresh ingredients)
1 Flag Pin and 1 Sticker - Lebanon
16-Page Explorer Booklet - Lebanon
(including music, movies & books)
Online Membership Portal Access
Fun Cooking Tool - Lebanon
1 Passport in your first box
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 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
