Tag Archive for Cinnamon

Mamoul [Eid Cookies] (VO)

That sweet smells of cinnamon, dates, and walnuts dance through the house filling my heart with joy. It means Eid is around the corner! Mamoul, or Ka’ack il Eid, are specially made during the holiday season. While I bake all kinds of desserts on my own, this is the only dessert that I stick to the tradition of asking my…

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The Seven Spices

  The Seven Spices are the essential spices used in every Middle Eastern meal.    Check out my video on my YouTube Channel, Stitching Cuisines, to see me explain each spice and how they should be prepared.   Cardamom   Cinnamon    Dried Cloves   Black Pepper   Cumin   Nutmeg   Safflower   Notes: The amount of spices used…

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