9 Foods That Scream ‘Special Occasion’ In A Lebanese House

You know those meals that are saved for special occasions? Here are some of our favorites.


1. Fatayer



Your parents spent all day making these homemade delights for guests, but you shove 15-20 in your mouth each time you pass by the kitchen.


2. Mini pizzas



Another marker of a special occasion.


3. Mashewe



Nothing says “we have guests coming over” quite like grilled meats.


4. Ouzeh



Whether homemade or catered.


5. Bzourat



Bowls of the fancy bzourat = your parents’ friends are coming over.


6. Kharouf mehshe



This is a big one normally reserved for MASSIVE occasions.


7. A whole stack of Wara2 3inab



Decorated with slices of potato or even ribs for the ultra fancy meals.


8. Kebbe nayye



Nothing screams celebration quite like raw meats.


9. Seafood



For when the fam is feeling fancy fancy.