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  • Asian fare,  gluten free,  main course,  vegan,  vegetarian

    Creamy Coconut + Curry Chickpeas

    2019-04-27 /

    As I gorged myself on the test run of these Creamy Coconut + Curry Chickpeas, I heard a constant nag in my head, “Girl! Slow down!  Make it last!” Good advice, but not very realistic. I couldn’t.stop.eating. Seeing the bottom of my empty bowl was the saddest thing to happen to me in a long time. Obviously, this recipe is a WIN. Here’s why… Because even Indian-spice newbies can create this amazingly absolutely delicious yet quick and simple dish and their own signature House Blend Curry Powder. It will take me a while to come down from this achievement-high.  It was an exciting Indian-Thai fusion spice adventure. Making such a…

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    House Blend Curry Powder

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    Even Indian-spice newbies can create this amazingly robust and simple curry powder blend. Once I learned how to make my own, I never looked back. While curry blends vary across the geography, they typically combine golden turmeric + earthy cumin + nutty fenugreek with various and sundry drool-worthy flavors. Tailoring the combination of spices to your own palate just makes sense. Making your own blend also gives you control over toasting the spices or not. Toasting the spices brings out a deep, delicious earthiness. If possible, start with whole spices. They tend to be more vibrant and retain their fresh flavor longer. Spices that are already ground are exposed to…

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    Panang Curry Noodle Bowl

    2019-04-20 /

    Get ready to eat the rainbow. I hope you are holding your fork because this vibrant recipe will be on your table in about 20 quick minutes! Boil some noodles. Throw all the sauce ingredients in the blender, then heat in a pan. Add noddles and garnish with your favorite crunchy + sweet + savory + herby condiments. That is it! If you don’t already know it, I love Thai food. I LOVE THAI FOOD. I mean, I crave it at least once a week. There is something about its combination of sweet + robust + salty + piquant flavors that work me into a frenzy. By the time I…

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