curry and crisps

Sweet Potatoes for the Curry

For dinner club this Thursday, we did an easy chicken curry. My friend Eunice was in from Georgia visiting. She arrived just in time for supper club, and jumped right in to our weekly ritual. Its pretty remarkable thing to have friends who can so easily slide into life with you. I am grateful for friendships that have lasted, and grown through our changing 20s.

Easy Chicken Curry
Feel free to tamper with this recipe! It is great to use vegetables, potatoes, or any kind of meat you like.  And remember, I was feeding 8... It makes a LOT.

1 onion, sliced
4 cloves garlic, chopped
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 cups chopped chicken (use leftovers from a Rotisserie!)
2 potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 sweet potato peeled and chopped
4 cups vegetables chopped (zucchini, carrots, mushrooms, peppers)
2 cans coconut milk
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup cream
4 Tablespoons Curry Powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Salt and pepper to taste
4 cups cooked white rice

A pot filled with good things.

Up close and personal

In a large soup pot, heat olive oil. Add onions and garlic, and saute until golden, about 3 minutes. Add chicken broth, cream, coconut milk, cinnamon, curry powder, potatoes and carrots. Bring to a boil, and simmer for about 12 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and simmer until chicken is heated through and vegetables are tender. Serve over white rice and season with salt and pepper.

With cream, coconut milk, and remaining vegetables

Balsamic Crisps
(I inherited this recipe from a former boss. It is so adaptable; you simply need stale bread, olive oil, balsamic, and any kind of cheese)
Stale bread, sliced (For these pictures, I used old bagels!)
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup balsamic
cheese

An easy, and delicious side

Mix the balsamic and olive oil in a bowl. Dip each slice of bread into the mixture, coating fully. Place on cookie sheet and top with cheese. I used provolone this time. Bake in the oven at 450degrees for about 12 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly.

Golden, Delicious, Crispy