Panang Curry

Panang Curry – sometimes Phanaeng – hails from central Thailand (although it is sometimes confused with Penang, Malaysia). It features a rich, savory-sweet broth based in both peanuts and coconut milk. It is important to use full-fat coconut milk to achieve an authentically creamy result. Panang curry paste can be purchased online or at an Asian market – Maesri is my preferred brand. Lastly, as with all curries, this involves some quick stove-work… so be sure to have your ingredients all lined up and ready to go before begin to cook.

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Classic Marinara Sauce

This classic Italian sauce is a staple for many dishes and can easily be enjoyed on it’s own over pasta.  It can also be used as a dipping sauce for bread, calamari, or mozzarella cheese sticks. 

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The OG New Mexico Chicken Chili Verde

The recipe that started this blog.

Admittedly, this is a little time consuming for a weeknight dinner, but it’s not that bad – probably a little more than an hour if your prep skills are good; 90 minutes if you’re prep is on the slower side. Do you grocery shopping and prep your veggies for this one over the weekend, and then make it earlier on in the week to beat the Monday or Tuesday blues.

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Cajun Jambalaya

Today is Mardi Gras, which means it’s time for some Cajun Jambalaya!  The observant chef will notice that this dish bears a striking resemblance to paella, but somewhat simpler and with different ingredients.

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Thai Green Coconut Curry

Cut by lime and fragrant with cilantro, this bright vegetal curry comes together in around 30 minutes. The subtle sweetness of the coconut, bamboo, and sugar snap peas is balanced by fiery green peppers and the deep umami of fish sauce and white miso.

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