It was yummy! I give it a solid 8 out of 10. I think you’re right about the raisins. You and I liked them but the under 25 set did not.

On the dry-wet question, I’d go with more tomato....whoa up there. Did you add tomato? When you were telling me about the recipes, I remember all or most used tomatoes in some form, and some used salsa. Hmmmm thought I, salsa. I just looked again, I don’t see tomato in the post (perhaps am missing it in my rush to get to that graveyard whistling 😙 ). Adding tomato would make it moister without making it thinner.

Something you didn’t mention: the rice. Your rice was perfect. Fluffy and perfectly cooked.

Well I hope you make it again love. It seems like one of those dishes, like chili or potato salad, where a cook can make it their own. Can’t wait to see (and eat!) what you come up with next. Cheers!