Jul 13 2010

Quick & Easy Red Curry

This is a simple and delicious meal I often make on weeknights. It is healthy and hearty and my whole family loves it. It isn’t completely homemade, but I never feel a meal has to be to be good. This saves a lot of time and makes a satisfying meal your family will be sure to love. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do! You can also easily make this meal vegetarian by simply not adding the chicken and only using vegetables, or adding some tofu.

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Jun 14 2010

Crock pot dinner: Curried Beef Short Ribs

This recipe has quickly become one of my family’s favorites for week nights. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE using the crock pot during the week; especially on those really busy days… you can throw some ingredients in it and slow cook it all day and come out with a deliciously tender and flavorful meal at the end of a busy day. This recipe is not one of my own, but I tweaked it to my taste from an old issue of cooking light magazine. Also it is worthy to note for those of you who aren’t huge Indian food fans, the underlying ‘curry’ note of flavoring in this dish is very mild, so it is not an overwhelming or strong curry flavor. I like to serve this dish over Basmati rice, but white, jasmine, or brown rice will work just as well.

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