• Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat and add the onions. Sauté until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
• While the onions are cooking prepare the rice by first rinsing in a fine-mesh colander. Place drained rice in a medium saucepan and add the water. Bring to a boil, turn down to a simmer and cook for
• When the onions are done, turn the heat to medium-high and add the chicken. Cook for several minutes, allowing it to brown up a bit, then add 3 cups water, carrots, and potatoes; cover and bring to a boil. Lower heat to medium-low and add the apple, salt and curry powder. Cover and simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the carrots and potatoes are tender.
• Meanwhile, make the roux by adding the butter to a small saucepan over medium low heat. When butter has melted, whisk in the flour. Cook until the flour starts to turn a medium gold, about 5 minutes. Add the curry powder, cayenne pepper, and freshly ground black pepper, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute. Next add the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and honey, mixing well to combine. Whisk in 1 cup water. Once smooth pour roux mixture into the chicken/vegetable pot, stirring to prevent lumps and bring to a boil. Add the peas and turn down to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes until sauce has thickened and chicken is cooked through. Serve over rice.

• If not using oven ready noodles, cook pasta according to directions. Drain and rinse in cold water

Sauce

• Heat olive oil in large sauce pot or stock pot over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until just translucent, but not brown.
• Add beef and sausage, breaking up large clumps with a spoon. After meat is no longer pink add shredded carrots and saute for 3 minutes.
• Add in herbs and chili flakes and stir to combine. Add tomato paste and stir until mixed thoroughly. Cook for 3 minutes more.
• Pour in crushed tomatoes and red wine if using. If not using wine pour water into empty crushed tomato can to rinse, and put into sauce. Simmer for 15 minutes. While simmering you can prepare filling.

Lasagna

• Preheat oven to 375. Drain pasta and dry on paper towels or kitchen towel. Place thin layer of sauce on bottom of 9x13 baking dish. Topped with lasagna. Spoon a layer of the cheese mixture over noodles and spread to coat evenly. Layer with more sauce and 1/3 cup mozzarella and sprinkle of paremsan. Repeat twice more for a total of 3 layers. Cover with foil and place in oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil and cook for additional 10 minutes

• Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
• Set 2 large frying pans (for 10 servings) over medium-high heat and when hot add 1 tablespoon of the oil to each pan. Carefully add 5 pieces of chicken, skin side down to each pan. Once the chicken is nicely brown, about 4 minutes per side, remove the pan from heat.
• To make the orange sauce, whisk together all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Divide the sauce evenly among the pan(s) with the chicken, and bring to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer, cover and cook chicken for an additional 15 minutes, turning halfway through cooking time. If the sauce is too watery, add 1 more teaspoon of arrowroot or as needed to make it thicker.
• Remove lid and allow sauce to simmer for a thicker consistency if desired.