This Thai Red Curry with chicken and vegetables is quick, full of flavor, and ready in 30 minutes or less. It’s a healthier alternative to takeout and easy to make milder or spicier to suit your family.

We love a local family-owned Thai restaurant in Cache Valley called Thai House. Their house curry and potstickers are our go-to takeout. The flavors inspired me to recreate a similar curry at home that’s simple to prepare and family-friendly.

I often favor Thai dishes with peanut sauce or sweet chili, and this red curry includes peanut butter and coconut milk for that familiar sweet and creamy balance.

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This is a fun roundup of 101+ birthday gift ideas for friends, including a playful “Have a Flippin’ Awesome Birthday!!!” spatula-and-brownie-mix gift. I love sharing simple, food-related and kitchen-friendly presents—especially those that are affordable and quick to assemble.

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Frog Eye Salad is a creamy, fruity dessert pasta salad that easily feeds a crowd. It combines vanilla instant pudding (no eggs), whipped topping, acini di pepe pasta, pineapple, mandarin oranges, coconut, and marshmallows for a nostalgic, make-ahead dish ideal for family reunions, barbecues, potlucks, and parties.

I first made this often when I worked at a restaurant that did catering — it was a go-to for large events. Recently, at a church salad social, someone brought this and I was reminded how much I enjoy it. I recreated the version we used at the restaurant and realized it yields a lot, so plan to share it or you’ll be eating it for days.

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When my husband and I first got married, our mornings often started with blueberry bagels and strawberry cream cheese before we headed off to college. Those early habits probably contributed to me gaining about 25 pounds during the first few months of marriage. I hadn’t really had a bagel since I worked in a bakery three years ago — and those bakery bagels were the best.

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My husband suggested French dip sandwiches for dinner, and I had to pause and wonder, “When was the last time I actually ate a French dip?” I honestly couldn’t remember—maybe elementary school. I love them, so it surprised me that I hadn’t made them in years.

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