Creamy mushroom stew with a nutty kick and basil filled aroma. The perfect 30-min meal for any winter night. When I found out my daughters were lactose intolerant, I wanted to create creamy meals that suited all members of my family. This delicious dish is quick and easy to make! Without meat, it takes a short 30 minutes to…
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…
Delectable omega-3s baked in spices and veggies to satisfy your fish cravings! I absolutely love seafood. I love all kinds of seafood. So, after I got married, I was surprised to find out my husband doesn’t like seafood at all. He refused to eat it… Until I starting experimenting with different recipes of vegetables and spices to add flavor…
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…
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…
Savory and warm, with a spicy kick. This dish is an easy and quick whip up for any weeknight! If you always have a packed schedule that keeps you on the go like me, then you know what’s it’s like to come home after a busy day and need to whip together a quick meal. We’ve all been in that situation where…
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…