on sundays we tend to eat a rather large (often persian) late lunch/early dinner if we're at home. usually i walk over to the farmer's market and pick up some seasonal produce that looks good, and plan the meal from there. i can literally see the sunday farmer's market from my window, but this morning there were no umbrellas, no trucks, no farmers-there was no one in sight. it's easter sunday (happy easter), and the market is closed...so, on to plan b. i don't like to go grocery shopping on sundays, there's usually too many people, and often the produce looks a bit tired. i look in my refrigerator hoping for inspiration (and for ingredients that can add up to a decent meal). mushrooms, celery, carrots(the dutiful constant), onions (as well), pretty fresh looking organic cilantro, kale (obviously), lettuce, cauliflower, and two rather shriveled up bell peppers. ok. not great, but not too bad. look in the freezer, and find some organic chicken breasts. for some reason, i decide against the celery and kale. back in the drawer. should i make a curry? my daughter won't be too excited, but i'm kind of craving it...so i look in the pantry for coconut milk, check. that's what it'll be, then-chicken curry with cauliflower, mushrooms & carrots (although frankly, i much prefer my carrots raw).

finely mince the garlic, chili pepper, and ginger, and sautee (on medium) in 1/2 of your coconut oil for a minute before adding the  cut up chicken, cubed onions,  turmeric, curry powder, cumin, and salt. sautee until the chicken looks golden-about 3 minutes or so, remove from pan.