APPLE CURRY

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1. Warm 2 TB olive oil in a shallow pot over medium-high heat. Add 3/4 lb boneless, skinless chicken thoghs cut into bite-size pieces.

2. Season with salt and cook until browned,  about 3 minutes. Cook, stirring, 2 more minutes, remove to a bowl. Add 1/2 thinly sliced onion and 1 chopped potato to pot; season with salt.

3. Cover and cook, stirring occassionally, until onions are softened and browned, 5-6 minutes. Add 2 minced garlic cloves, 1-1/2 cups chicken broth, 1 peeled, chopped apple and 2 TB curry powder.

4. Bring to a boil and cook 3 minutes. Season with salt; stir in chicken and 1/4 cup raisins and cook 3 minutes. Serve over rice.

(Source: Parade magazine & kappboom wallpaper photo)

TO ALL MY VIEWERS

*I'm starting a new food theme instead of just holiday recipes. I started with apples and I will do different areas like sandwiches or pizza.:)

Please give me your input at kathygreer48@gmail.com

(photo-kappboom wallpaper photo)

APPLE SLAW

*Apple Collection*

1. Whisk 2 TB each mayonnaise, rice vinegar, and vegetable oil with 1 tsp celery seed in a medium bowl. Stir in 1 thinly sliced fennel bulb, 1 julienned apple, and 3 TB chopped parsley. Season with salt.

(Source: Parade magazine & kappboom wallpaper photo)

KATHY'S APPLE RECIPES :)

(photo-kappboom wallpaper photo)

CHOCOLATE ON THE BRAIN

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Scientists link some chemicals found in chocolate with neurotransmitters in the brain that trigger feelings of happiness and sexual arousal.

However, the aphrodistic qualities of chocolate likely are more psysiological, according to research.

(Source: American Profile magazine & photo also)

HOW TO COOK FROZEN LOBSTER TAILS #2

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BROILED LOBSTER TAILS: Thaw lobster tails by leaving in refrigerator overnight or at room temperature about 2 hours. With scissors, cut lengthwise along each edge of thin underside membrane; strip it off. Grasp tail in both hands and bend backward sharply toward shell side to "crack" to prevent curling. (Or, invert skewers through entire length of tail close to shell.)

Arrange tails, shell side up, on rack of broiler placed 5 inches from heat source. Broil for about 5 minutes. Turn flesh side up; brush with butter. Broil about 5 minutes longer. Do not overcook. Lobster is done when flesh is creamy white on the outside but moist, tender and opaque on the inside.

Serve with cups of melted butter and lemon wedges.

(Source: Dorothy Dean & kappboom wallpaper photo)

COEUR A LA CREME

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2 tsps gelatin
3 TB cold water
2 3-ounce packages cream cheese, softened

2 cups cottage cheese
3/4 cup superfine granulated sugar, optional
1 cup heavy cream

1. Soften gelatin in cold water; melt over hot water. Place cream cheese and cottage cheese in mixer bowl; beat at high speed until smooth and creamy. Beat in sugar. Gradually add cream; beating until blended. Add melted gelatin.

2. Pour mixture into 1-quart mold (heart-shaped is most typical) or 8-10 individual molds. Chill until set. Unmold; serve with sweetened fresh or thawed frozen strawberries or raspberries; you'll need 2 or 3 cups.

YIELD: 8-10 servings.

(Source: Dorothy Dean & kappboom wallpaper photo)