Take-out Tuesday, Oodles of Noodles with Peanut Sauce

I tend to stay away from recipes that have to be prepared at the last minute because at the end of the day, sometimes the last thing I want to do is cook I prefer to make things earlier in the day and just pop them in the oven But this dish is so simple, … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken

Tuesday night means baseball practice for the boys, so they don’t get home until 7, and dinner needs to be hot and ready as they will be starving Slow cooker to the rescue! “Do you think your boys would eat an Asian style chicken dish with peanut sauce?”  I asked HHjr “It sounds great to … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Stir Fry Spaghetti Squash with Coconut Chicken Bites

This dish might sound complicated but I promise it’s not… I made this early in the day and refrigerated it until baking for dinner The hardest part is cutting the squash, but if you pierce it in several places with a knife, and microwave it for 5 minutes, you will discover that cutting it in … Continue reading

Party Panache, Vegetable Wontons with Peanut Sauce

Are you ready for the 4th? There have been so many great red white and blue recipes out there, so many choices!! I don’t know how fancy I’ll be getting this weekend with 4 wild ones underfoot, but I’ve pinned some recipes to my July 4th board here for quick reference.  Check it out for … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Spring Roll Wraps with Sweet Chili Peanut Paste

Here’s what I love about spring rolls~  the fresh vegetables and wonderful colors peaking through the transparent paper wrapper. Here’s what I hate about spring rolls~  often they are hard to eat, and when you dip them, the sauce always seems to drip down my chin everywhere and the roll falls apart Soooooo, I re-invented … Continue reading