Cornish Hens Stuffed With Couscous With Okra And Tomatoes Recipe

• 3 c. chicken stock divided
• 1/4 c. dry apricots minced
• 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 sm yellow onion finley minced
• 2 x garlic cloves finely minced
• 1/8 tsp allspice
• 1/8 tsp cinnamon
• 2 c. instant couscous
• 1/4 c. slivered almonds toasted Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
• 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter divided
• 2 tsp honey
• 2 x Cornish hens - (abt 1 1/4 lbs ea) Peanut oil to fry
• 1 lb okra trimmed, and cut into 1/2" rounds
• 2 c. corn meal
• 1 sm red onion finely minced
• 2 x garlic cloves finely minced
• 1 pch red pepper flakes
• 1 c. diced tomatoes
• 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. capers
• 1/4 c. minced parsley Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste

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