Cauliflower Stew

This recipe is easy and can be prepared quickly. While it is not usual to prepare stews with minced meat, it was one way to convince my children to eat it when they were little. I cut the cauliflower in small florets, and eating this dish soon became an amusing adventure into a secret garden. Aida Shehadeh, who originally gave me the recipe, cooks it for them while they are visiting her in Paris. Of course, she keeps her own supply of spices, which she replenishes from her