Meal Plan: A Day of Thai Cooking with Beef Curry, Coconut Soup & Lemongrass Mojitos — Meal Plans from The Kitchn

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The holidays are all done and dusted, the tree has been taken down, and life is heading back to a semblance of normal. I don’t know about you, but this is the time of year when I feel the need for spice, spice, and more spice. My tropical-girl soul craves the sharp heat of red and green chilies, the earthiness of a creamy, nutty curry, and the delicate lightness of coconut milk with the fragrant flavors of lime leaves and lemongrass.

Here are five recipes for a day of full-on Thai-inspired flavors. Cook up a tropical storm for a weekend feast, or use these as part of your cooking plan for next week. The curry makes beautiful lunch leftovers!

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What to Read This Weekend — Food News: January 19 – 25

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What’s the Difference Between Flanken and English Cut Short Ribs? — Meat Basics

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Although short ribs used to be seen as a less desirable cut of beef, they’ve risen in popularity, causing prices to also increase for this cut that used to be fairly inexpensive. So if you’re now spending more for short ribs, it makes sense to get to know the two popular ways that they’re cut, flanken and English style. Once you know the differences in appearance and how they should be cooked, you can buy the right cut for your recipe!

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