FFWD Week #18: Chicken B'stilla

I wavered back and forth whether or not to make this week's recipe... finally, I decided to pull up my socks and just do it! I knew this was something special when I tasted the chicken mixture - sweet and spicy and so different than what I normally make. It is AMAZING! I made half a recipe in a 6 inch springform and it worked out great! I used chopped almonds instead of slivered and I quite like the crunch that they gave. I also left out the saffron - being a poor student and everything. The cinnamon sugar on the top was a great touch This is definitely one of my favourite recipes from Around My French Table so far! Check out how the other members here!

FFWD Week 8: Roast Chicken for Les Paresseux

This was the first time I'd ever roasted a chicken or even bought a whole chicken! I love how this group is prompting me to try new things. I roasted this chicken for my family and it was ALL devoured. For some reason, my bread came out super soggy and mushy, but it still tasted great. I want to try this recipe again and not add the optional 2/3 Cup water and see if that makes a difference. The chicken was so pretty and crisp and golden when it came out of oven!!