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Spinach Stew (GF; VO)

One of the world’s healthiest foods in a delicious stew. Popeye would approve! You don’t often hear of children loving their green vegetables, and especially not spinach. When I first became a mother, friends told me stories of how they made sure they had their children watch shows like Popeye to show their kids how important it was to eat…

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Rice

Rice is a staple in all Middle Eastern households. It can be eaten with almost any Middle Eastern dish, especially stews. Making plain rice is very easy, but it’s the spices and the way you make it that makes all the difference. It can also be topped with all kinds of vegetables. Sahtein! Enjoy!   Topped with green olives and Mediterranean…

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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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