Curry Beef Noodle Bowls

I never worked with curry before, so I was super excited to try this recipe. I thought the curry paste that I chose was really flavorful because I tasted spices first and the heat slowly built up. It wasn't too spicy, but you can add as much spice as you like. Who knows, if I keep using curries, I might start making my own blend!

Thin slices of steak are browned in curry and stir fried with onions, garlic, red pepper, scallions, and edamame. A quick sauce is created from fish sauce and chicken stock. After the sauce simmers for a few minutes, you toss in cooked whole-wheat noodles and you are ready to enjoy this Thai inspired stir fry!

LESSON LEARNED: Don't be afraid of using curry. It adds a lot of flavor to a dish with little effort.

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Roasted Red Pepper & Pistachio Pesto

There is one word to describe this sauce: FLAVORFUL!

This quick pesto uses only 6 ingredients and is quickly assembled using a food processor or blender. It is nutty from the pistachios, sweet and smokey from the roasted red pepper, salty from the Parmesan cheese, and tastes bright and fresh from the basil.

We tossed cheese tortellini with the pesto and it was FABULOUS!

LESSON LEARNED: Make a big batch of this pesto. It keeps in the refrigerator for at least a week.

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