Cous-Cous

This recipe is perfect for a cold winter night. The warm spices of south France and Spain combine to flavor this slow cooking dish. If you don’t have any spices from a Provençal market, my Moroccan Seasoning recipe is a very solid stand-in. This recipe contains no definite quantities; use it as a basic map and improvise (as I did) to create your own version of this delicious dish. Special Equipment Large, heavy bottom stew pot Ingredients Chicken thighs; bone in, skin removed Dried apricots White mushrooms Onion Peppers Potatoes Moroccan Seasoning Salt to taste Chicken (or other) stock Cous-Cous Brown sugar Preparation Chop vegetables, add to pot. Add chicken thighs. Add apricots. Fill with enough stock and/or water to cover. Add Moroccan Seasoning. Simmer for two or so hours, till chicken is cooked and vegetables are soft. Taste Additions of salt, seasoning, and sugar should be done in moderation and slowly. Add, stir, taste, let simmer, taste again… add more of whatever as needed. Repeat. ...