I learned to bake from my mother. I learned to cook from my voice teacher. The most useful recipe I learned was how to utilize leftovers — before they grew fur.

The family had been missionaries, so I’m not sure if this was something she learned in Hawaii or if it was one of her Indian recipes, since she adored Indian food. I suspect the latter.

Curry Butter

Melt 1 lb butter in saucepan
Stir in 1-oz container curry powder (Or up to 2oz if you love the taste of curry).
Pour into sealable container and store in refrigerator.
(It should be quite strong-tasting, as it will be diluted by any sauce it’s added to.)

Uses
Add 1 T. Curry Butter to 1 c. standard white sauce for every 3-4 servings needed.
Stir meat and vegetable leftovers into sauce (Add frozen vegetables as needed)
Heat through.
Ladle heated mixture over rice or noodles.
Can also be used as a sauce over baked chicken. Experiment with other dishes.