Happy New Year to all our Jewish friends.
Tzimmes Chicken
Foodie Lit
Eating sweet foods on the Jewish New Year is traditional, a hope for a sweet year to come. The sweetness of stewed dried fruit in this recipe is in a very happy marriage with the chicken. While tzimmes is a traditional vegetable side dish, I made into a main course with the addition of chicken and roasted, instead of stewing.
The bright colors of vegetables and fruit create a pretty presentation, perfect for buffets and pot luck bring alongs.
The word tzimmes is used in an expression to mean making a fuss. “You don’t have to make such a tzimmes when we come over for dinner. We’re just family!” This recipe is easy to make, no need for fussing!
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