Any harsh words I had for the Minimalist the other day completely evaporated when I tried the April 9 recipe this past Friday. True, he still has the problem of claiming moderately difficult recipes are 30-minute meals, but his recipe twist on a tagine (an hour to an hour 15 to prepare) hit the right tone by giving instructions for a simple(r), healthy all-in-one meal. The dark meat chicken itself was incredibly flavorful, but the sauce, similar to an Indian gravy, was divine and we could have eaten it on its own. Every time I took a bit and tasted the sweet apricots or the piquant ginger or the rich cinnamon, I smiled at the unique flavor. Even better, the ingredients as a whole made an incredibly healthy dish. Be sure and let the bulgar sit for a few minutes after cooking to let it expand and absorb the sauce. No bulgar? The dish would taste just as good over couscous.
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