Steps of Hope Walk

A few weeks we participated in the Steps of Hope Walk for the Autism Society of MN. We have been members for several years and they provide wonderful services for Autistic children and their families. Tyler has been part of the Eagles Group and attended several overnight camps in the summer.
This year our family raised $270 for the walk. That is significantly down from the past when we have raised over $500! But every dollar counts and we appreciate it!

Glazed Chicken with Dried Fruit and Parsnips

I made this last night for dinner - it was amazing. Of course I found the recipe on foodnetwork. Everyone liked it and they even ate the parsnips! I did make one modification and that was I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs.



2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 medium shallots
4 medium-large parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1/3 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
8 medium skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup pitted prunes, roughly chopped
1/2 cup dried apricots, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Directions
Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 425. Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over high heat. Add the shallots and parsnips and cook until golden, shaking the pan, 2 minutes.

Whisk the apricot preserves, mustard, ginger and cumin in a bowl. Season the chicken with salt and pepper; toss with the apricot glaze.

Scatter the dried fruit in the skillet. Place the chicken, skin-side up, on top. Add 1/4 cup water and bring to a boil. Cover and cook until heated through, 6 minutes. Uncover and transfer the skillet to the oven. Cook until the chicken and vegetables are tender and golden, 20 to 25 minutes.

Push the chicken to the side of the skillet, then stir the vinegar

into the pan juices (add up to 2 tablespoons water if the sauce is too thick). Serve from the skillet.