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!

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.

Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting

• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 (or more to taste) cups confectioners’ sugar

1. Beat the cream cheese and the butter together.
2. Add the peanut butter and vanilla and continue to mix well.
3. Slowly add the sugar and beat until incorporated.
4. Try not to eat the entire bowl before frosting the cake.

Especially great on top of chocolate cake and brownies.

Peanut Butter Bars

These. Are. So. Good.

They taste like Reese's Cups, but I kind of like them better.

Ingredients:

1 cup butter
1 cup peanut butter
2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about one plastic package worth)
2 cups powdered sugar

1/2 cup chocolate chips
4 Tablespoon Peanut Butter

Melt first two ingredients on the stove. Mix in bowl with graham crackers and powdered sugar. Press into ungreased 9x13 dish.

Melt last two ingredients and spread on top of peanut butter mixture. Stick in the fridge for at least an hour.

You could also line the pan with foil to make it easier to lift the bars out once you cut them. These are great for parties or entertaining!