What a great day

Nice to see everyone out enjoying the great weather!! Here's another great recipe to go with the Moroccan Chicken.
MOROCCAN ORANGE SALAD
Vinaigrette
3 Tbsp. fresh orange juice
1/2 tsp. dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp. liquid honey
1/4 tsp. salt, 1/8 tsp. pepper
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 glove garlic, minced
1 small serrano pepper, seeded & minced
1 tsp. finely graed orange zest
SALAD
8 cups lightly packed arugula leaves
3 large navel oranges, peeled & sliced 1/4"
1/2 small red onion sliced thin
1/2 cup majool dates, pitted & slivered
1/4 cup Moroccan black olives
1/3 cup unsalted natural pistachios, chopped coarse

In small jar put all vinaigrette ingredients & shake well
Line large platter with arugula..artly arrange other stuff on top, drizzle with dressing..garnish with
pistachios
Makes 8 servings

Sunshine

Finally some nice weather....hope every one is out enjoying the day

Moroccan Chicken

1 1/2 # boneless chicken thighs
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic..minced
2 cups salsa
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup raisins
2 Tbsp. honey
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. cumin

Brown chicken in oil, place in baking dish
Sautee onion, garlic, spoon over chicken
Combine salsa, water, raisins, honey, cumin, cinnamon
Pour over chicken, cover & bake 1 hour @ 325 oven
Garnish with 1/2 cup toasted almonds
Serve with rice or couscous...serves 4