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    Creamy Coconut Stir Fry

    div>Matt and I rarely argue about food. We rarely argue at all, but he certainly (and most faithfully) eats whatever I plan to make. But yesterday he was in the mood for steak, and I was craving a Thai-inspired dish. So we did something we don’t normally do, we entered the store [...]

    Indian Spiced Pork

    Ok. So I admit it. I’m an Indian food junkie. It is what it is. And while there is a huge array of Indian recipes out there: my favorites tend to be those covered in thick, creamy sauces. Incredibly delicious, of course, but not incredible for the waistline. So I got the idea the other [...]

    Poblanos Rellenos – Stuffed Poblano Peppers

    A friend of mine asked me a few months ago how to reuse leftovers in new ways. Jessica Foulke, if you’re out there, this post is an answer to a question you asked me so long ago. At least, it’s one approach. I love to make “base” dishes that can be used [...]

    Spicy Chicken and Rice

    Nothing beats a meal made in one pot. It’s almost as fast to make as it is to clean up. Great for a weekend – just get all the ingredients going and the more it simmers – the more flavor builds up. So this weekend I decided to make a delicious, healthy, [...]

    Chicken Tikka Masala with Spiced Rice and Naan

    There are some foods you just crave.  The thought of it comes into your mind and you can physically not stop thinking about it until it’s resting comfortably in your belly.  Chicken Tikka Masala is one of those foods for me.  Though it’s widely regarded as an Americanized Indian dish, Chicken Tikka Masala is full [...]