We’re about to get pummeled by holiday comfort food recipes, and I’ll surely be part of that parade, so I’m using this small window of time to try something a little unusual.
When I was about 11, my parents took us to Disney World and Epcot Center. It started pouring rain, and we ducked into the first restaurant we could find. It had a Moroccan-themed menu, and my mom’s food was devastatingly spicy. She actually got sick and went out to the car while we watched the laser show.
I don’t remember liking mine either, so it was a long time before I went out on this culinary tightrope again.
Thank goodness I did. This stuff can be amazing if you get the right recipe. Most of it is pretty simple to make, too:
Just a few spices, meat, often dried fruit and adjustable heat.
This recipe, for Slow-Cooked Moroccan Chicken features prunes and curry, which might sound strange, but combine to form a delightfully tasty adventure.
Keep in mind also that Moroccan cooking doesn’t require a whole lot of fat or calories. In fact, this recipe only offers 255 calories, a steal considering all its flavor.
And it’s not terribly spicy either, meaning you shouldn’t have to go sleep in your car.