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Instant Pot Chicken Green Curry

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It’s summer in D.C. It’s hot. It’s humid. So, why on earth would I want to make a batch of steaming hot curry? Honestly, Brent and I have been starting to feel a little under the weather the past few days. A general exhaustion settled over us this weekend, along with sore throats, chapped lips, and a unsettling feeling that we were fighting a losing battle against colds or, worse, sinus infections that were just beginning to wreak their havoc on our lives.

Summer colds are miserable, but a large bowl of flavorful liquid and chicken meat seems to make it a little more tolerable. Sure, we could have made our Chicken Zoodle Soup (I’ll probably make that tomorrow); but I had a craving for Thai food on Saturday.

Besides, there’s not really a bad time for curries. They are so diverse and delicious, even when served cold! So, on Sunday, I whipped up this chicken green curry in our Instant Pot. We hope you will enjoy it as much as we are, whether you’re curled up on your couch fighting a cold or not.

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Chicken Tawa Masala

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Indian food is something that both Heather and I found somewhat later in life as a regular fare, and we’re still making up for lost time! Chicken Tawa Masala is definitely more of an upscale meal, especially in this preparation, mostly due to the process involved to make it. The star of the show is garam masala, which we’ve used before in several dishes, and even used it to spice up brussels sprouts.

You’ll really enjoy this savory chicken dish. It’s filling and has a nice mixture of heat and flavor. Let us know your favorite Indian dish in the comments!

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Celery Seed Cabbage Slaw

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Making salads has become a new hobby for us in recent months because we’ve trying to increase our vegetable intake without buying the same 3 salad blends from Costco. While we took initiative and recreated one of those staple Costco salads at home, we were still running thin on ideas. Enter: Savoy cabbage.

Growing up, I didn’t think there was any more than one type of cabbage, and I was perfectly fine having nothing to do with it. Ham hocks and sauerkraut and corned beef were the only times in my life I smelled or saw cabbage, and it did not appeal to me. Thankfully, my palate (or stubbornness) evolved and now these are among my favorite foods. This creamy celery seed cabbage slaw is a refreshing and light salad that has a slight tang. It’s been just what the doctor ordered this summer, and we think you’re going to love it. Let us know in the comments how you like to prepare your cabbage!

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Roasted Mustard Brussels Sprouts

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Roasted vegetables are some of my favorite side dishes, especially at wood-grilled restaurants where the vegetables are both roasted and smoky. It’s no secret on this blog that we are crazy about Brussels Sprouts. While they’re great on their own, a slow roast with seasoning is a treat.

These Roasted Mustard Brussels Sprouts are great on their own sprinkled with sea salt, or paired with the protein of your choice. We think you’ll love this recipe and hope you’ll add it to your meal plan this week.

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Amatriciana Sauce with Miracle Noodles

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Browsing the halls of Whole Foods, or other natural markets, we’ve often come across Miracle Noodles, which seemed weird and probably out of science fiction. For those of you who are unaware, these “miracle noodles” are actually Shirataki noodles or yam noodles, and advertise as EVERYTHING-free: gluten, soy, carbohydrate, and calorie. Sounds too good to be true, right? While they work for us on occasion, they’re probably not the best everyday staple. Sarah Ballantyne did a write up on the subject recently, and I recommend it as a good primer on the noodles and their potential up- and downsides. That having been said, we picked these up on a whim and decided to make a sauce to try them.

Amatriciana sauce is an Italian pasta sauce traditionally made with cured ham, cheese, and tomatoes. We’ve taken some liberties with the recipe, including basil, red pepper flakes, and always more garlic than you might find in other recipes. If you tolerate cheese, feel free to use a high quality parmesan to top your pasta and sauce, and feel free to substitute these miracle noodles for something more up your alley, like homemade zoodles or sweet potato noodles. However you choose to serve this sauce, we think you’ll enjoy it. Also, if you sign up for Butcher Box, you can get a free pack of paleo bacon delivered to you to make this recipe!

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