With the nights drawing in, salads just aren’t cutting it any more. In the darker months, we want nourishing, warming foods, our own personal ‘central heating’ to help us feel better.

Check out this tasty tagine recipe, perfect for a spicy supper, in front of the fire.

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Cosy Grub

Moroccan chicken tagine

Serves 5

Ingredients:

2 tbsp coconut or olive oil

1 large onion

2 cloves garlic

2 red peppers

8 dried apricots

7-8 skinless & boneless chicken thighs

2 tbsp coconut or olive oil

3 tsp ground cumin

3 tsp ground coriander

1 tsp ground cinnamon

2 tins chopped tomatoes

1 tin chickpeas

2 chicken stock cubes

Pepper

A Handful of fresh coriander/parsley to serve

Method:

1. Peel and thinly slice the onion, crush the garlic and cut the pepper into 3cm chunks. Roughly chop the apricots. On a separate board, cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
2. Heat the coconut oil on a medium heat in a large saucepan. Add the onion, garlic and chicken and gently fry for 6-8 mins, stirring regularly until the onion has browned.
3. Sprinkle in the spices and cook for 30 seconds continuously stirring.
4. Add the pepper, tinned tomatoes, drained chickpeas, apricots and crumbled stock cubes. Season with pepper and bring to a simmer.
5. Cover with a lid and cook for 20-25 mins or until the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened.
6. Serve sprinkled with coriander/parsley and a portion of cauliflower rice or steamed green beans.