NO. 2: INSTALL OUTDOOR LIGHTING. When it’s dark out, it is more difficult to gauge how much snow or ice is present on walkways, and this can lead to your guests underestimating the danger ahead. Ensure all places people will walk or stand are lit adequately, so there are no slippery surprises. NO. 3: USE STAIR TREADS TO KEEP PEOPLE FROM SLIPPING. One of the most common places to slip and fall is a home’s front or back steps. Prevent an accident by installing rubber stair treads on any outdoor steps you may have. Rubber treads are preferred because they give your shoes the proper grip, and snow can be easily swept, stomped, or shaken off the mat. If someone does slip and is injured at your home this winter and claims it was due to icy conditions, your homeowner’s insurance should cover the claim. We always recommend having liability converge of at least $100,000, as you can expect your insurance company to pay out at least $10,000 in medical claims. If you need help reviewing your homeowner’s insurance policy, give us a call at (816) 368-5637. We can help ensure you’re covered when you need it most. er Wonderland!? FALLS ON YOUR PROPERTY
TAKE A BREAK
CURRIED STEAK WITH SCALLION RICE AND PEAS Inspired by MarthaStewart.com
INGREDIENTS • 1 lb flank steak,
• 2 1/2 cups water, divided • 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided • 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced, white and light-green parts separated from dark-green tops • 8 oz sugar snap peas, trimmed and halved on the bias
room temperature
• Kosher salt and ground pepper • 3 tbsp massaman curry paste, divided • 1 1/4 cups white rice
DIRECTIONS
1. Season steak with salt and pepper. Brush with 1 tbsp curry paste, and let stand 10 minutes. 2. In a saucepan, combine rice, 1 3/4 cups water, 1 tbsp oil, and 3/4 tsp salt. Bring to a boil, then stir, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer about 15 minutes before adding white and light-green scallions. Cover to steam. 3. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Swirl in 1 tbsp oil. Add the steak, flipping once; cook this for 7–9 minutes, then transfer to a carving board. 4. Reduce the skillet to medium heat, then add 1 tbsp oil and the remaining 2 tbsp curry paste. Cook this for 1 minute. Add 3/4 cup water and cook until reduced, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a bowl and cover. 5. Wipe skillet clean, then add remaining 1 tbsp oil. While stirring, add snap peas. Season with salt and cook this until crisp-tender, about 2–3 minutes. 6. Fluff rice before stirring in scallion tops. Slice steak against the grain, then serve with rice, peas, and curry sauce.
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