Tonight, I tried a Moroccan dish, and it was so delicious. It was worth the two hours I spent in the kitchen making it. Although it took some time to complete there was quite a bit of down time while the food simmered. You can make the dish without the pears, but I am so glad I included them. This is one of the best dishes I have eaten. The recipe came from Arabesque: A Taste of Morocco, Turkey, & Lebanon by Claudia Roden.
The onions were spiced with cinnamon, ginger, and saffron, the chicken was seasoned with salt and pepper. Once the chicken was done, honey was added to the onion mixture and cooked down until all liquid was evaporated. The pears were simmered in butter and olive oil until lightly browned. I made a batch of couscous to serve with the meal. The meal is slightly sweet, but not too much so.
Michelle’s Mediterranean Cooking Journey 