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Palestinian Moussaka Beitinjaan (Eggplant & Tomato Layered Dish) [GF; VO]

A creamy eggplant dish paired with the rich flavorful combo of tomatoes and spices.   My children love vegetables, some more than others. Eggplant is a loved vegetable in my family because it’s versatile. There are many traditional Middle Eastern dishes that use eggplant as the main ingredient. Moussaka is well known all over the Middle East and made differently…

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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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