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This was amazing and very easy to make the only thing I did differently was to use turmeric instead of\u00a0saffron threads.\u00a0 Could not find this spice.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-12-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Honeybutterlove"},"reviewBody":"
I read the other reviews about the lack of flavor and added more spice. That still did not work. I'm not sure why the flavor isn't there but I will not be making it again. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-02-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Ceri042"},"reviewBody":"
My family LOVED this recipe!! Didn\u2019t have mushrooms so substituted it for a handful of frozen veg, so had to simmer for a little longer. The seasoning was delicious. Will definitely make it again.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-06-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleWeights"},"reviewBody":"This recipe is unlike any that I've ever made. It's an all-in-one meal, easy and very filling! 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