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    Teaching teens to cook is about more than just food—it’s about life skills, confidence, and being present together in the heart of the home. This easy homemade chicken curry with rice and naan bread is a delicious, family-friendly recipe that encourages intentional living and real connection. Simple, nourishing, and teen-approved, it’s a perfect place to start.

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