Thursday, December 24, 2015

Thai Peanut Sauce {gluten-free dinner idea}

My sister-in-law introduced me to the world of homemade peanut sauce, and now it's become a regular part of our family dinner rotation. I serve this with chicken - either popcorn chicken from the freezer section or little chicken pieces sauteed in a little oil. I usually make some stir-fry vegetables and serve it all with rice and sometimes top with crunchy rice noodles.

Recipe Adapted from Rasa Malaysia

1 c creamy peanut butter
1 14 oz can coconut milk
2 oz thai red curry paste (I buy the Thai Kitchen brand and it comes in a 4 oz jar)
4 T apple cider vinegar
3 T sugar (or less if desired)
pinch of salt

This will make a large amount - but you will be grateful for the leftovers!

Saturday, July 4, 2015

Peanut Butter Rice Krispy Treats

Line 9x13 pan with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick spray. Use a non-stick pot - about 6 qt and melt together on low: 1/2 stick of butter 1/2 c peanut butter splash of vanilla Turn up to medium and add 10 oz. bag of mini marshmallows and keep stirring until mostly melted. Add about 6 cups of rice krispy cereal and fold in. Press mixture into pan. Let cool and then cut into squares to serve.

Sunday, April 5, 2015

Strawberry Sunflower Salad

Start with your favorite greens (mine are either a spring mix or leafy romaine, but spinach would be good as well).

Add:

Feta cheese
Sliced Strawberries
Sunflower Kernels
Diced Cucumber

Add your favorite sweet dressing - I recommend raspberry vinagrette or a creamy poppyseed.

Saturday, January 17, 2015

Cornbread Casserole (made with Jiffy cornbread mix)


Corn Bread Casserole

This is a Cook family recipe that I had at my first Thanksgiving with my in-laws. So delicious I've adopted and adapted it as one of my own :).

2 eggs
1 stick butter – softened
1 8oz sour cream
1/4 c milk
1 can creamed corn
1 can corn – drained
Shredded cheese – ½ - 1 C
1/8 tsp Pepper
2 boxes Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix


Beat eggs and then mix in 1 stick of butter.  Add sour cream, corn, cheese, pepper and muffin mix.  Mix well and pour into 9” X 13” pan.  Bake @ 350° for 30 minutes.  Poke toothpick in center of pan to test for doneness.