3 tagine apricots spiced Recipes

boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped into large chunks (or assorted chicken pieces, about 3 lbs), flour or 2 tbsp corn, onions, chopped, garlic cloves, chopped finely, extra virgin olive oil, fresh gingerroot, finely chopped, dried apricots, tomato paste, chopped tomatoes, chickpeas, honey, chicken stock, saffron or 1 tsp turmeric, ras el hanout spice mix (or make up spice mix below), ground coriander, ground cinnamon, ground cumin, cayenne pepper (optional), salt and black pepper, chopped fresh coriander, to serve (cilantro), carrots, peeled & diced (optional), preserved lemon, chopped into small wedges (optional), harissa

whole chicken (about 3 1/2 lb), extra-virgin olive oil, divided, shallots, finely chopped (1 cup), unsalted butter, garlic cloves, minced, grated peeled ginger, turmeric, sweet paprika, saffron threads (optional), water, blood-orange preserves or bitter-orange marmalade, cinnamon stick, thyme sprig, cilantro sprigs, dried apricots, chopped, chopped cilantro or flat-leaf parsley, olive oil, pine nuts, turmeric, sweet paprika, cayenne (optional), garnish: lemon wedges