During busy times of the year in the kitchen I am always looking for simple recipes that make me feel satisfied while I am busy making sweets and other dishes to serve over the holidays. When I saw this pasta dish I knew this could be added to the list. Peanut butter +pasta are always … Continue reading
Recently, I have been drawn to two Hetty Lui McKinnon’s dumpling salads. This is the second one I chose to make as it is perfect for a light summer meal with little cooking – the peanut sauce is made with hot water. You might remember my smashed cucumber salad with a sweet sour sauce. Anyways, … Continue reading
I have added a new recipe to my breakfast rotation, especially when I could use a boost of protein in the morning. Just three ingredients (four if you add honey – too sweet for me), simple to make and it’s good for you. This special toast will fill you up and last a long time! … Continue reading
Heat wave here in southern Michigan (low 90’s – unusual for September) and it called for another ice cream recipe. Chocolate and peanut butter is a favorite combination when it comes to sweets. My absolute favorite candy bar is Reese Cups from as far back as I can remember and it still is to this … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day is often associated with chocolate. Add peanut butter and you have a delicious pairing of two ingredients. Put the mixture in mini phyllo shells and you have the perfect bite-sized treat. The red hearts give a pop of color… A simple treat for Valentine’s Day for all you peanut butter/chocolate lovers! Just a … Continue reading
Pasta is so good in many dishes, from a spicy marinara sauce to an Asian inspired pasta salad such as this recipe. I have adapted this from Ina Garten’s, “Crunchy Noodle Salad”. I love pasta and especially with a peanut butter sauce! See also Weight Watcher’s Asian Sesame Noodle.
I read this recipe recently and thought to myself “another way to use Chia seeds”. This is quite a combination and has so many good things for you, unless you add the crumbled bacon on top. I have tweaked this recipe from the Food Network Magazine and so can you. Some time ago a fellow … Continue reading
These mini pies are a great thing to serve to the kids. We had a Homeowners Association picnic at our home one summer and over 100 people attended, half of them or more were children. This was a big hit! Everyone thought a mother came up with the idea, and I said “How about a Grandmother?” … Continue reading
When I first bought my Krups Panini Maker I was looking for all kinds of ways to make grilled sandwiches. My best “bud” occasionally would fix a peanut butter and banana sandwich and I asked him if I could grill it. He was always willing to accomodate any experiment I might have when I was in … Continue reading
Peanut butter is enjoyed in my family whether in a sandwich, a stir-fry sauce or especially cookies. See also Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies.