Thursday, February 12, 2009

Wanted....Spaghetti Squash


Since I have recently given up carbs IE. spaghetti and all known noodles I made sauce for my family and bought a spaghetti squash for myself. I have never even tasted one before, turns out they are DELICIOUS and work as a great substitute for noodles. I know there are more yummy ways to cook these and I am hoping all of you have some good ideas....can't wait to see what you have.
-Bonnie

Friday, February 6, 2009

Thai Peanut Sauce

1/2 cup plus 1 Tbls creamy peanut butter
3 Tbls chopped fresh cilantro (or 1-1/2 Tbls dried)
3 cloves minced garlic
1/4 cup plus 2 Tbls rice wine vinegar
2 Tbls soy sauce
1 Tbls brown sugar
1-1/2 tsp chile oil
1/2 tsp salt

Combine and heat over med-low heat.  Add water to get desired consistency.

This is one of my favorites.  It is great cold as a veggie dip (add less water), but I mostly use it a little runnier and mix with rice, stir-fried veggies, and tofu or chicken.

TASTY! 

Monday, February 2, 2009

Potato Pancakes


4 large Potatoes
2 lg. eggs, whisked
6 Tablespoons flour
2 1/2 T. salt
pepper to taste
8 Tbls. Butter

Peel potatoes and grate. Place in a colander or kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Combine the potatoes in a bowl with eggs, flour, salt and pepper. Mix well. Heat butter to sizzling (or oil if you prefer) and cook for 2 minutes on each side or until brown and crispy. They are good with syrup, applesauce, sour cream, jam, whatever you like. Very popular at our house!