Hurry Scurry Chicken Curry

So I saw this awesome article called What India Can Teach The Rest Of The World About Living Well....and I started craving Curry!  Hence, the following recipe.  This is a very mild heat version, kid friendly, and a time saver.  I made this on a Tuesday night in about an hour...prep time and all.  I have 9 people I feed in my home, so I doubled the recipe.  If you batch cook, you could too!  This will freeze up quite nice.

Makes: 6 servings

Active Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 boneless chicken breasts, skinned, halved and cubed (16 ounces total)
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, less or more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon ground fenugreek seed (or fennel)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• *Another time saving option is to use 2 tablespoons (more or less to taste) Wild Oats Organic Curry Powder
• 2 cups plain yogurt (can use coconut or nut milk for dairy free version)
• 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder
• Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste
• Raw Honey for finishing garnish, to taste
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*Optional: 

• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• 1/4 cup apricot preserves

2 cups uncooked rice or 4 cups "riced" cauliflower

PREPARATION

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté garlic and onions until golden. Add chicken and sauté until browned. Add water, dry spices, and apricot preserves and raisins if using. Simmer uncovered until chicken is cooked, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. The liquid will be mostly absorbed.

1. Gradually stir yogurt into arrowroot poweder until dissolved. Stir mixture into the pan. Simmer gently, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens. Do not boil. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Put the curry onto a bed of rice or cauliflower.  Drizzle raw honey on top to taste.

My picky 6 year old devoured this stuff, so make sure you have plenty to go around!  Hope you enjoy!

If you use EO's in this recipe, I recommend only one brand of essential oils for ingesting...... coriander, black pepper, ginger, fennel, cinnamon, and clove are all available.  Start by adding 1 drop each to about 30ml of coconut or olive oil.  Add more oils 1 drop at a time to taste.  Add the EO and cooking oil mixture to the pan to cook the chicken.  Get your EO's for cooking HERE.....or email me at thenaturalcollective514@gmail.com

Please note: Products mentioned in this article have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products and information on this page are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This website is not a substitute for professional care. If you have or suspect you may have a medical, psychological, or psychiatric problem, or a disability that requires medical attention, then you should consult your licensed medical doctor or appropriate health care provider. Always consult your medical doctor regarding your medical care. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.

The Renaissance Mama's Happy Time Chocolate

Valentine's day is just around the corner.  This home-made chocolate recipe will be a great gift for any sweetie in your life!  And, it works for any special day of the year....

The Renaissance Mama's Happy Time Chocolate

What you'll need: 

*1 package of Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips.  Any flavor will work…milk, dark, white, or a combo (or other high quality dark chocolate)

*1-8 drops of essential oil of choice: Peppermint, Cinnamon, Lavender, Wild Orange, or Ylang Ylang , are the best!  Get them here!

*Parchment paper

*Mixing bowl and spoon

*Candy mold (optional)

*Double Boiler (optional)

Directions:

In a microwaveable bowl, add chocolate chips and microwave for 30 seconds.

Remove and stir, then microwave in 10 second intervals, stirring in between, until melted.  You can also do this on the stove top with or without a double boiler method.  Stir constantly.

  Remove from microwave and allow to cool for 1 minute (you NEVER want to heat the essential oils- they will lose their therapeutic benefits!) and add 1-8 drops of your favorite essential oil. Stir well.

  On a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, spoon chocolate onto the paper, spreading across the paper. You can make this as thick as you’d like. Or if you have heart-shaped molds you can use those instead.  If making layers, let each layer cool before you add the other layer.  Place in freezer for 5 minutes. Remove and break into pieces, or pop out candy from molds if you used those.

*Note: Essential oils are potent! Start conservatively by first coating a toothpick in essential oil, and then dipping the toothpick into the chocolate. Increase gradually until desired flavor is achieved, using the toothpick method or adding essential oil one drop at a time.

Email me for more information on how to get quality essential oils in your home!  thenaturalcollective514@gmail.com

Please note: Products mentioned in this article have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products and information on this page are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This website is not a substitute for professional care. If you have or suspect you may have a medical, psychological, or psychiatric problem, or a disability that requires medical attention, then you should consult your licensed medical doctor or appropriate health care provider. Always consult your medical doctor regarding your medical care. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.