Lamb

Heat olive oil in a heavy-based pan and add onion and carrots; cook until softened
Add the diced lamb and brown all over
Stir in garlic, cumin, ginger, saffron and cinnamon and cook until aromatic
Add honey and apricots, crumble in the stock cube and add boiling water to cover; stir and bring to the boil
Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 1 hour
Remove the lid and cook uncovered for 30 minutes
Stir in the butternut squash
Cook until the squash is soft and the lamb is tender (about 20–30 minutes)
Serve alongside couscous and sprinkle with parsley