# Stupid Islam News of the Day **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [April 8, 2017, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-islam-news-of-the-day/784030 "2017-04-08T01:09:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![russian\_heel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f05b48/32.png) [@russian\_heel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/russian_heel)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2017, 2:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-islam-news-of-the-day/784030/21 "2017-04-08T02:53:13Z")
> [@DerekMichaels00](#): > > people made fun of our Donald for pointing out the problems in Sweden. What do y’all think of what DID just happen there? Knowing Me, Knowing you the driver, whose name is allegedly Fermando was not One of Us but a radicalized Muslim. He went to ISIS and said “I Have a Dream…Take a Chance On Me”. They said “Does Your Mother Know”? He said no but the Name of the Game is ISIS doesn’t like Westerners especially gays and said he had a plot to kill a Dancing Queen or two. Like a Super Trouper, he drove a beer truck into a high end department store and everyone said “Mamma Mia!” and an S.O.S. was sent. It appears the store lost Money, Money, Money and Sweden has met its Waterloo in this Winner Takes All battle with terror. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ---
**Author:** ![Rick\_Sanchez](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e19adc/32.png) [@Rick\_Sanchez](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Sanchez)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2017, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-islam-news-of-the-day/784030/22 "2017-04-08T02:57:02Z")
> [@Mr.Miskatonic](#): > > Yup. Mass killing, must be dem izlamists!!! All you short worshippers of tiny handed frauds adjust your mining helmet, put on your mesh back or just light up and tweet because your going to tell those of us who live in cities ( and so are the biggest targets) how _you’re_ the ones who are afraid and have to restrict immigration. > > I mean just LOOK at all these Islamic attacks: > > [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011\_Norway\_attacks](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Norway_attacks) > > Wait…hang on. I meant… I near just LOOk: > [Charleston church shooting - Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charleston_church_shooting) > > No…wait, hold on for a moment…I got this… here we go, with a CAR! > > [Driver crashes into crowd during Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans | fox43.com](http://fox43.com/2017/02/25/driver-crashes-into-crowd-during-mardi-gras-parade-in-new-orleans/) > > Ummm, err wait. Hold on. Here we go… Islamic aatacks for SURE > > [Wisconsin Sikh temple shooting - Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wisconsin_Sikh_temple_shooting) > > Uh, err, um, ok, here we go, I’ll add Islam to the search criteria and here we’ve got it ISLAMIC TERROR! > > [Quebec City mosque shooting - Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quebec_City_mosque_shooting) > > Daamit! Ok…think…I know! They love using bombs in vehicles. I’ll search for that and surely find…ISLAMIC BOMBERS > > [Oklahoma City bombing - Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oklahoma_City_bombing) > > Oh fuck off! This kind of sophistry is profoundly irritating. Islam has a problem with terrorism that other religions, at this moment in history, simply don’t have. While Christian, Buddhist, and Hindu societies occasionally produce terrorists, the Islamic world has a seemingly inexhaustible supply of them, and this is a fact which needs to be acknowledged before any honest discussion of the problem of religious violence can be held. Also, you stupidly muddy the waters by bringing race into it, as though the OP is insinuating that the crucial variable is the colour of a person’s skin rather than the bronze-aged dogmas they’re carrying around in their head. ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2017, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-islam-news-of-the-day/784030/23 "2017-04-08T02:58:56Z")
> [@Superdude](#): > > You really have a hard-on for Muslims, **Derek**. For no real reason. You’d get along fabulously with a friend of mine; you both think all Muslims are terrorists, and he thinks all transgenders should be exterminated. I’m sure you get behind that sentiment, too. Missed the edit window…I wouldn’t really call him a friend. More of an ex-coworker and acquaintance. ---
**Author:** ![Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kolak_of_twilo/32/73_2.png) [@Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kolak_of_Twilo)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2017, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-islam-news-of-the-day/784030/24 "2017-04-08T03:00:29Z")
**Artichoke Fritters With Green Goddess Dipping Sauce** **Ingredients** Sauce 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley 2 anchovy fillets 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar with tarragon 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup crème fraîche or sour cream Fritters 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup lager beer, room temperature 2 large eggs, separated 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel 6 large artichokes Canola oil (for deep-frying) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley Lemon wedges (for garnish) **Preparation** Sauce Combine first 4 ingredients in processor; blend until mixture is finely chopped. With machine running, add oil through feed tube; puree until mixture is almost smooth. Add crème fraîche; process until smooth. Transfer sauce to small bowl; season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewhisk before using. Fritters Sift flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt into medium bowl. Make well in center of flour mixture; add beer, egg yolks, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and lemon peel and whisk until well blended. Let batter stand at room temperature at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours. Rewhisk before continuing. Fill large bowl with water; add remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Using large knife, cut off top half of 1 artichoke, then cut off all but 3/4 inch of stem. Remove tough outer leaves until only 2 rows of tender green leaves remain in center. Using vegetable peeler, peel stem. Cut artichoke lengthwise in half. Using paring knife, cut out prickly choke in center; discard. Cut artichoke lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices; immediately place in lemon water. Repeat with remaining artichokes. Drain artichokes. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in large skillet over medium-low heat. Add artichokes and 1/2 cup tap water to skillet; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until artichokes are tender and water evaporates, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and cool. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and chill. Line large baking sheet with several layers of paper towels. Beat egg whites in medium bowl until stiff but not dry. Fold whites into batter, then fold in artichokes. Pour enough canola oil into large saucepan to reach depth of 2 inches. Attach deep-fry thermometer to side of pan; heat oil to 375°F. Working in batches, drop artichoke mixture by tablespoonfuls into oil; fry until golden, turning often, about 2 minutes per batch. Using slotted spoon, transfer fritters to paper towels. Sprinkle with salt. Transfer fritters to platter; sprinkle with parsley. Garnish with lemon wedges. Serve sauce alongside. Makes 6 servings. ---
**Author:** ![QuickSilver](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quicksilver/32/7832_2.png) [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2017, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-islam-news-of-the-day/784030/25 "2017-04-08T03:09:47Z")
What in the name of Allah, the merciful?!?.. You put vinegar in your tzatziki, Count Blucher?.. ---
**Author:** ![Rick\_Sanchez](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e19adc/32.png) [@Rick\_Sanchez](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Sanchez)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2017, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-islam-news-of-the-day/784030/26 "2017-04-08T03:10:00Z")
Shit sandwich: Ingredients: 1. Bread. 2. Shit. Method: 1. Take a fat shit in a sandwich. Necessary equipment: 1. Bread. 2. An arsehole. Preparation time: 3 minutes - 24 hours, depending on the amount of fibre in your diet. Serve with: A smile. ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2017, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-islam-news-of-the-day/784030/27 "2017-04-08T03:15:15Z")
> [@DerekMichaels00](#): > > people made fun of our Donald for pointing out the problems in Sweden. What do y’all think of what DID just happen there? People didn’t make fun of Trump “for pointing out the problems in Sweden”. They made fun of him for saying a terrorist attack had occurred when that wasn’t true. The fact that a terrorist attack did occur months later (perhaps inspired by Trump’s comment) doesn’t change the stupidity of what he said. ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2017, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-islam-news-of-the-day/784030/28 "2017-04-08T03:19:13Z")
> [@QuickSilver](#): > > Oh noes! The scary brown man used the magic words and DM00 immediately shit and pissed himself. > > Crawl back under your rock, you racist coward. To be fair, he told us right in the title that this topic was going to be stupid. ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Miskatonic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mr.miskatonic/32/310_2.png) [@Mr.Miskatonic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Miskatonic)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2017, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-islam-news-of-the-day/784030/29 "2017-04-08T03:23:35Z")
> [@Rick\_Sanchez](#): > > This kind of sophistry is profoundly irritating. Meaning it hits a nerve. > [@](#): > > Islam has a problem with terrorism that other religions, at this moment in history, simply don’t have. Horseshit. > [@](#): > > While Christian, Buddhist, and Hindu societies occasionally produce terrorists, the Islamic world has a seemingly inexhaustible supply of them, I cannot speak about Buddhism or Hindu, but Christianity certainly has more than its fair share of terrorists. They just have a different label or official sanction: The Christian militias of Lebanon, (which got accused of genocide by the UN), The Aryan Brotherhood, the Army Of God, the KKK, the innumerable Abortion clinic bombers & attackers, the Lord’s Resistance Army, the almost infinite number of Christian doomsday cults in the US, the Phinneas Priesthood, The Concerned Christians, The Sovereign Citizen movement, The ‘Ethnic cleansing’ against Muslims in the former Yugoslavia etc., etc. > [@](#): > > and this is a fact which needs to be acknowledged before any honest discussion of the problem of religious violence can be held. This ‘fact’ is a lot of projection. > [@](#): > > Also, you stupidly muddy the waters by bringing race into it, as though the OP is insinuating that the crucial variable is the colour of a person’s skin rather than the bronze-aged dogmas they’re carrying around in their head. I didn’t bring race into the conversation. Besides my comment about mining helmets and meshbacks (which is more an attack on panicky ruralites who most terrorists don’t even bother with) I did not do so. ---
**Author:** ![Bryan\_Ekers](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bryan_ekers/32/183_2.png) [@Bryan\_Ekers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bryan_Ekers)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2017, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-islam-news-of-the-day/784030/30 "2017-04-08T03:30:24Z")
I’m gonna pick up some bagels tomorrow from a place that has had [its bagels eaten _in space!_](https://web.archive.org/web/20080602184347/http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080601/montreal_space_bagels_080601/20080601?hub=TopStories) Not that it’s a special trip or anything - I go there every few months. ---
**Author:** ![Battle\_Pope](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4bbf92/32.png) [@Battle\_Pope](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Battle_Pope)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2017, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-islam-news-of-the-day/784030/31 "2017-04-08T03:35:40Z")
> [@Little\_Nemo](#): > > People didn’t make fun of Trump “for pointing out the problems in Sweden”. They made fun of him for saying a terrorist attack had occurred when that wasn’t true. The fact that a terrorist attack did occur months later (perhaps inspired by Trump’s comment) doesn’t change the stupidity of what he said. It’s nice you’re trying to reason with him but I suspect it’s going to go over his head. ---
**Author:** ![Bryan\_Ekers](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bryan_ekers/32/183_2.png) [@Bryan\_Ekers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bryan_Ekers)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2017, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-islam-news-of-the-day/784030/32 "2017-04-08T03:39:44Z")
The OP’s just trying to be funny. He’s all “Ikea’d, Ikea’d…” ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2017, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-islam-news-of-the-day/784030/33 "2017-04-08T03:46:50Z")
> [@Battle\_Pope](#): > > It’s nice you’re trying to reason with him but I suspect it’s going to go over his head. What _doesn’t_ go over the OP’s head? He’s like a Jawa. ---
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2017, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-islam-news-of-the-day/784030/34 "2017-04-08T03:49:52Z")
This one looks a little complicated, but easier than the camel recipe. :eek: Sounds delicious too! **Moroccan Chicken over couscous** **Ingredients** 1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons honey 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 8 large skinless chicken breasts 8 wedges preserved lemons 1 1⁄2 cups chicken stock 1⁄3 cup slivered almonds 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 small yellow onion, halved, finely chopped 1 small red chile, deseeded, finely chopped 1 cup couscous 1⁄3 cup currants 1⁄3 cup fresh coriander leaves, firmly packed **Directions** Combine the lemon juice, honey, garlic. turmeric, cumin, cinnamon and cayenne pepper in a large glass or ceramic dish. Add the chicken and turn over so that it is thoroughly coated with the marinade. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least three hours, preferably overnight, to develop the flavours. Preheat the oven to 180ºC. Remove the chicken from the marinade and reserve the marinade. Place the chicken and the preserved lemon in a roasting pan. Roast in a preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until cooked through. Transfer the chicken and lemon to serving plate. Wipe the pan with paper towels to remove any fat, add the reserved marinade and 1/2 a cup of the stock and bring to the boil over a high heat. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens. Remove from the heat. Heat a small sauté pan over a medium heat, add the almonds and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until toasted. Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over a medium heat, add the onion and chilli and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until both have softened. Add the remaining stock and bring to the boil. Remove from the heat. Add the couscous and stir to combine. Cover and set aside for 5 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Use a fork to separate the grains. Add the marinade mixture, almonds and currants to the couscous, and cook, stirring, over a low heat for 2 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat. Carve the chicken across the grain into thick slices, spoon the couscous among the serving plates, sprinkle with coriander, top with chicken and serve with baked lemon wedges. ---
**Author:** ![digs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/digs/32/14889_2.png) [@digs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/digs)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2017, 5:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-islam-news-of-the-day/784030/35 "2017-04-08T05:15:40Z")
> [@silenus](#): > > Is it just me, or does anyone else like their Manhattans with an extra dollop of cherry juice? I find that the addition of the juice sweetens the drink just enough when served “up.” Maybe you’re secretly yearning for a _Brandy Old-Fashioned Sweet_.\* The first drink my dad ever made me (and the last… the minute I walked in his door, he’d shove one in my hand) (maybe so he never had to wonder “Should I hug my kid? Naaah… he’ll be busy with a drink.”) \*sort of the state drink of Wisconsin – look up brandy consumption by state. ---
**Author:** ![cochrane](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cochrane/32/10441_2.png) [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2017, 5:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-islam-news-of-the-day/784030/36 "2017-04-08T05:40:41Z")
> [@DerekMichaels00](#): > > people made fun of our Donald for pointing out the problems in Sweden. What do y’all think of what DID just happen there? He may be YOUR Donald, but he sure as shit ain’t mine. > [@Rick\_Sanchez](#): > > Shit sandwich: > > Ingredients: > > 1. Bread. > 2. Shit. > > Method: > > 1. Take a fat shit in a sandwich. > > Necessary equipment: > > 1. Bread. > 2. An arsehole. > > Preparation time: > > 3 minutes - 24 hours, depending on the amount of fibre in your diet. > > Serve with: > > A smile. Thread winner. > [@Battle\_Pope](#): > > **Whole Stuffed Camel** > [ul] > [li]1 whole camel, medium size[/li][li]1 whole lamb, large size[/li][li]20 whole chicken, medium size[/li][li]60 eggs[/li][li]12 kg rice[/li][li]2 kg pine nuts[/li][li]2 kg almonds[/li][li]1 kg pistachio nut[/li][li]110 gallons water[/li][li]5 lbs black pepper[/li][li] salt[/li][/ul] > \*\*Directions \*\* > > [ol] > [li]Skin, trim and clean camel (once you get over the hump), lamb and chicken.[/li][li]Boil until tender.[/li][li]Cook rice until fluffy.[/li][li]Fry nuts until brown and mix with rice.[/li][li]Hard boil eggs and peel.[/li][li]Stuff cooked chickens with hard boiled eggs and rice.[/li][li]Stuff the cooked lamb with stuffed chickens.[/li][li]Add more rice.[/li][li]Stuff the camel with the stuffed lamb and add rest of rice.[/li][li]Broil over large charcoal pit until brown.[/li][li]Spread any remaining rice on large tray and place camel on top of rice.[/li][li]Decorate with boiled eggs and nuts.[/li][li]Serves a friendly crowd of 80-100.[/li][/ol] Runner-up. ---
**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2017, 6:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-islam-news-of-the-day/784030/37 "2017-04-08T06:14:08Z")
\*\*Easy Grapefruit Pie Ingredients:\*\* ``` 1 cup sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1 1⁄2 cups water 1 (3 ounce) box strawberry gelatin 2 large red grapefruits, sectioned 1 prebaked pie shell whipped cream, for serving ``` **Directions:** In medium saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch, add water and cook over medium heat until thick and clear. Add strawberry gelatin and stir to dissolve. Let cool, and add grapefruit sections. Pour mixture into baked pie shell and chill until firm, about 2 hours. Top with whipped cream and serve. ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2017, 6:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-islam-news-of-the-day/784030/38 "2017-04-08T06:22:25Z")
There was that cab driver in New York, Muslim guy, turned in some suspicious characters and thwarted a plot. People said “Who was that mosqued man, I wanted to thank him”. (I don’t have recipes, I have bad jokes. Problem?) ---
**Author:** ![Not\_Carlson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/bc79bd/32.png) [@Not\_Carlson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Not_Carlson)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2017, 6:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-islam-news-of-the-day/784030/39 "2017-04-08T06:24:13Z")
> [@DerekMichaels00](#): > > he shouted “Allahu Akbar” when he did it, and links to ISIS are turning up. As surprising as when white met bread. _Who!? What!?_ What do you think you’re talking about? You even needed someone else to step in and provide context for your vacuumous rant. Minimal effort. Like dry white toast, untoasted, without bread. > [@Rick\_Sanchez](#): > > Shit sandwich: > > Ingredients: > > 1. Bread. > 2. Shit. \*\*Derek \*\*only brought one ingredient to the picnic, so I’d say the shit sandwich is still an improvement. > [@cochrane](#): > > He may be YOUR Donald, but he sure as shit ain’t mine. \*My \*[Donanald](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spDWaeBE2AY)! ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2017, 6:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-islam-news-of-the-day/784030/40 "2017-04-08T06:46:17Z")
> [@Sunny\_Daze](#): > > This one looks a little complicated, but easier than the camel recipe. :eek: Sounds delicious too! > > **Moroccan Chicken over couscous** > > **Ingredients** > 1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice > 2 tablespoons honey > 2 garlic cloves, crushed > 1 teaspoon ground turmeric > 1 teaspoon ground cumin > 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon > 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper > 8 large skinless chicken breasts > 8 wedges preserved lemons > 1 1⁄2 cups chicken stock > 1⁄3 cup slivered almonds > 2 teaspoons olive oil > 1 small yellow onion, halved, finely chopped > 1 small red chile, deseeded, finely chopped > 1 cup couscous > 1⁄3 cup currants > 1⁄3 cup fresh coriander leaves, firmly packed > > **Directions** > Combine the lemon juice, honey, garlic. turmeric, cumin, cinnamon and cayenne pepper in a large glass or ceramic dish. Add the chicken and turn over so that it is thoroughly coated with the marinade. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least three hours, preferably overnight, to develop the flavours. > Preheat the oven to 180ºC. > Remove the chicken from the marinade and reserve the marinade. > Place the chicken and the preserved lemon in a roasting pan. > Roast in a preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until cooked through. > Transfer the chicken and lemon to serving plate. > Wipe the pan with paper towels to remove any fat, add the reserved marinade and 1/2 a cup of the stock and bring to the boil over a high heat. > Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens. > Remove from the heat. > Heat a small sauté pan over a medium heat, add the almonds and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until toasted. > Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over a medium heat, add the onion and chilli and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until both have softened. > Add the remaining stock and bring to the boil. > Remove from the heat. > Add the couscous and stir to combine. Cover and set aside for 5 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. > Use a fork to separate the grains. > Add the marinade mixture, almonds and currants to the couscous, and cook, stirring, over a low heat for 2 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed. > Remove from the heat. > Carve the chicken across the grain into thick slices, spoon the couscous among the serving plates, sprinkle with coriander, top with chicken and serve with baked lemon wedges. With those quantities, it doesn’t seem like there’s gonna be enough to go around. Everybody better just fill up on camel… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-islam-news-of-the-day/784030.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-islam-news-of-the-day/784030.md?page=3)