Thai-Style Peanut Sauce with Honey

Thai-Style Peanut Sauce with Honey
by: Jeramyn Feucht
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/thai-style-peanut-sauce-with-honey/detail.aspx

I made this recently for our Global Outreach conference at church. We pray for missionaries in Thailand and this is one of the many foods that were on the Thailand table. I've also made it recently at home for us to enjoy, as requested by my husband:) It's great on chicken, rice, and vegetables.

Ingredients

* 1/4 cup honey
* 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
* 1 tablespoon crunchy peanut butter (optional)
* 3 tablespoons soy sauce
* 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
* 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
* 1 tablespoon sesame oil
* 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
* 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
* 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

1. Stir together the honey, peanut butters, soy sauce, rice vinegar, olive oil, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.

Crepes

shredded cheese, spinach, tomatoes




Nutella!!:) one of my favorites!



bananas and honey (This is one way they fix crepes, or "Palacinkes", in Macedonia.)



shredded cheese, cilantro, tomatoes



Olivia eats hers plain.



Sawyer likes his with just cheese, almost like a grill cheese sandwich but much better.

Crepes, for When You're Feeling Lazy

And here's another great one from The Part-Time Vegan: 201 Yummy Recipes that Put the Fun in Flexitarian!

This is something that my WHOLE family likes--all 4 of us, which is very unusual!! We're thinking of starting this as a traditional Sunday night meal because it's so easy and everyone enjoys them. PLUS this recipe gives Eric and I sweet memories of Europe, especially those cute street vendors that sell fresh crepes...ahhh.

Ingredients:

1 c. whole wheat or white whole wheat flour
3/4 c. almond milk
1/2 c. water
2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. vegan margarine, melted
1/4 teaspoon salt
plus whatever fillings your heart desires:)

Instructions:

1. Whisk all ingredients except fillings together and refrigerate for about an hour. Remove and mix again.

2. Allow skillet to heat on medium for approximately one minute before starting to cook. Lightly grease skillet with vegan margarine. Swirl approximately 1/4 c. of batter into the pan so that all edges are covered. Cook on medium-high heat for a minute. Use a spatula to flip. Cook the other side. Crepes will be finished when very lightly browned. Repeat with remaining batter.

3. Fill 'em up and fold 'em! Use your creative genius. Serve immediately.

Peach-Thyme Muffins

Peach-Thyme Muffins

Anyone else lovin' these summer peaches??!! I'm blessed to live in Georgia where the peaches are extra sweet and this peach-thyme combo is awesome! I found this recipe in a cookbook: The Part-Time Vegan - 201 Yummy Recipes That Put the Fun in Flexitarian by: Cherise Grifoni. I'm trying out several recipes from this cookbook in order to review it for BookSneeze. This recipe is a for-sure keeper!

Ingredients:
2 c. whole wheat flour
1 c. white whole wheat flour
3/4 to 1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. baking soda
1/2 c. peach jam
1 1/2 c. almond milk
1 tsp. lemon extract
1/4 c. fresh thyme
1 c. peaches, diced
honey for drizzling

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400F.
2. Combine both flours, sugar, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl. Set aside.
3. In a different bowl, whisk together the jam, almond milk, and lemon extract. Make sure to mix well!
4. Slowly add the wet mix to the dry mix. Stir as you go.
5. Fold thyme into mixture.
6. Fold peaches in gently.
7. Grease muffin tins with vegan margarine and add batter so each cup is about two-thirds full.
8. Bake for 25 minutes and then cool. Very gently remove from tin and drizzle with honey. Enjoy!!

Bacon Wrapped Crackers

Here's a super easy appetizer recipe that all are sure to enjoy!!




Bacon Wrapped Crackers
By: Belinda Stradley

Eric and I tried these for the first time at a church function and we were immediately hooked! The combination is very unexpectantly delicious!! And so, so easy to make:)

Ingredients:
club crackers
1 pack of regular bacon
brown sugar (light or dark is fine)

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 275. Take your pack of bacon and cut it in half. Take a club cracker and wrap one piece around the cracker, completely covering the cracker. Add the brown sugar on top. Repeat this until you run out of bacon. Cook in the oven on 275 for 45 minutes.

Pineapple Casserole

quick and easy to mix up!


can be served as a dessert with ice cream on top!

Pineapple Casserole
My MaMa Thomason use to make this.

This is one of my favorites! The pineapple and cheese combination tastes terrific!
Ingredients

* 1 cup sugar
* 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
* 2 cups grated sharp cheddar
* 2 (20-ounce) cans pineapple chunks, drained, and 6 tablespoons pineapple juice reserved
* 1 cup cracker crumbs (recommended: Ritz)
* 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, melted, plus extra for greasing pan

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Grease a medium-size casserole dish with butter.

In a large bowl, stir together the sugar and flour. Gradually stir in the cheese. Add the drained pineapple chunks, and stir until ingredients are well combined. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish.

In another medium bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, melted butter, and reserved pineapple juice, stirring with a rubber spatula until evenly blended. Spread crumb mixture on top of pineapple mixture. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Gooey Chocolate Mug Cake

Here's an incredibly easy microwave cake recipe that you'll love!

Sawyer wanted M&M's and an Oreo cookie on top of his :)


Gooey Chocolate Mug Cake
Emily Coker Wedgewood shared this recipe with me.

Here's a good recipe to have on hand if you're having a chocolate attack!

Ingredients:
1 egg
1/4 c. powdered sugar
1-2 Tbsp. cocoa powder (depending on how chocolatey you want your cake)
1 standard-sized mug

Directions:
In mug, crack egg, add powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Whisk together with a small whisk until well mixed. Microwave for 50-60 seconds, until the cake is cooked through (but not overcooked!) Top immediately with a handful of milk chocolate chips, hot fudge, whipped cream, or ice cream. Divine!
http://blogs.babble.com/family-kitchen/2010/08/02/3-ingredients-60-seconds-gooey-chocolate-mug-cake/

Cheeseburger Crescent Bake

Cheeseburger Crescent Bake

I first tasted this at my sister-in-law's home. Thanks Lori for the great recipe! My son and daughter both like this meal, which is very unusual, so I know I will keep making this!
http://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/cheeseburger-crescent-bake/039f0f1d-769d-4b4d-812a-1626e1e3188a/

INGREDIENTS
1 lb. ground beef, cooked, drained
1/2 c. ketchup
1/4 c. dill pickle relish
1 1/2 c. shredded American cheese (6 oz)
1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls

DIRECTIONS

1. In 10-inch skillet, mix beef and ketchup. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally; stir in relish and 1 cup of the cheese. Spoon into ungreased 9- or 10-inch glass pie plate.
2. Separate dough into 8 triangles; roll up 1 inch on shortest side of dough. Place dough on top of meat mixture in spoke pattern with points towards center. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
3. Bake at 375°F 15 to 20 minutes.