INGREDIENTS:

2 tsp. oil
1 pkg. red, yellow or green curry (found in Asian grocery stores)
Bite size boneless chicken or deboned fish
1/4 onion, sliced
Vegetables such as snow peas, green beans or squash
1 can coconut milk (found in Asian grocery stores)

DIRECTIONS:

Par boil vegetables that are not likely to cook in 10 minutes of stir frying. Heat oil in pan. Add curry and stir until thoroughly mixed. Add chicken or fish, onion and vegetables. Stir fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Add coconut milk. Cook 7 minutes. Serve over steamed rice.

INGREDIENTS:

4 slices bacon, chopped
1/4 c. celery, sliced thin
1/4 c. onion, sliced thin
1/2 garlic clove, minced
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1/4 c. flour
1/2 c. applesauce
1/4 c. curry powder
3 tbsp. tomato paste
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. lemon juice
2 bouillon cubes
1 1/2 c. water
Salt to taste
Meat, poultry or shrimp, cooked & cubed
Rice, cooked

DIRECTIONS:

In saucepan, saute bacon, celery, onion and garlic in vegetable oil for 10 minutes. Sprinkle in flour and cook mixture over low heat, stirring frequently for 5 minutes. Add applesauce, curry, tomato paste, sugar, lemon juice, bouillon cubes, water, and salt to taste. Cook, covered, over low heat for 45 minutes. If sauce is not used at once, cool and refrigerate or freeze. To serve curry, combine 1 cup of sauce with milk or half & half, add cooked meat, poultry or shrimp and heat through. Serve over steamed rice and pass condiments (peanuts, raisins, coconut or chutney). A fun company dish!

INGREDIENTS:

1 c. uncooked rice
1/4 tsp. curry powder
1 1/2 c. diced celery
1 c. frozen peas, thawed
1/4 c. diced onion
1/2 c. vegetable oil
3 tbsp. soy sauce
2 tbsp. vinegar
1 tsp. curry powder
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. celery seeds
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 c. slivered almonds, toasted

DIRECTIONS:

Cook the rice according to directions, adding the curry powder; cool. Stir in the celery, peas, and onion; set aside. Combine all the ingredients, except the almonds. Mix well. Add to the rice mixture; stir well. Place in a serving bowl. Sprinkle with the almonds. Cover and chill. Garnish with additional peas, celery leaves, and pimento strips (if desired).

This is an excellent “do ahead” recipe and delightful with cold meat for summer.