Braised Onions with Raisins and Almonds

• 1 cinnamon stick
• 8 whole cloves
• 6 allspice berries
• 6 medium onions, any color, peeled and cut into quarters
• 1 cup chicken stock (page 91) or water
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted, for garnish
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

1. In a coffee mill or using a mortar and pestle, grind the cinnamon, cloves, and allspice to a fine powder.
2. Place the spices and onions in the cooker and add the water or chicken stock.
3. Cook on low for 6 hours, or until onions are tender.
4. Add the tomato sauce, salt, and raisins and cook for 30 minutes more.
5. Top with the almonds and parsley and serve immediately.

cinnamon, cloves, berries, onions, chicken, tomato sauce, salt, golden raisins, slivered almonds, fresh parsley

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/braised-onions-with-raisins-and-almonds-380273 (may not work)