Peanut Butter Chicken with Pasta

Serves: 4

Start-to-Finish: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

6 oz whole grain spaghetti noodles

6 cups water for boiling

1 cup chicken broth (more or less to make the sauce the desired consistency)

1 (12.5-oz) can chicken, drained

½ cup smooth or chunky peanut butter

2 TBSP lemon juice

2 TBSP soy sauce

1 TBSP brown sugar

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp onion powder

1 tsp ground ginger

1 cup chow mein noodles, for garnish

1 cup roasted peanuts, for garnish

Optional: red pepper flakes (for added heat)

Optional Fresh Ingredients:

green onions, sliced on bias, for garnish

1 cup chopped red bell pepper

Directions:

1. Cook spaghetti noodles in 6 cups water for 7 minutes, according to package directions.

2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan combine chicken broth, chicken, peanut butter, lemon juice,
soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground ginger.

3. Heat and stir until peanut butter is melted and ingredients are well incorporated.

4. Bring mixture to a boil. Then remove from heat and adjust chicken broth/peanut butter as
necessary to make a sauce with the consistency of honey.

5. To serve, top noodles with peanut butter chicken mixture and sprinkle chow mein noodles
and peanuts over the top.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches

Start-to-Finish:10 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

4 TBSP jam/jelly

8 TBSP peanut butter

8 slices sandwich bread

Directions:

1. Spread 2 TBSP of peanut butter evenly onto one slice of bread using a knife.

2. Spread 1 TBSP of jam/jelly evenly onto another slice of bread.

3. Press the two slices of bread together.

4. Repeat for remaining slices of bread.

No-Bake Energy Bites

Recipe By: Smashed Peas and Carrots
Serves: 18-20 bites

Ingredients:

1 cup oatmeal
1/2 cup peanut butter (or other nut butter)
1/3 cup honey
1 cup coconut flakes
1/2 cup ground flaxseed (or wheat germ)
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (can substitute any mix-ins here: raisins, nuts, dried fruit, etc..)
1 tsp vanilla

Directions:

1. Mix everything above in a medium bowl until thoroughly incorporated.
2. Let chill in the refrigerator for half an hour.
3. Once chilled, roll into balls and enjoy!
4. Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.

Evelyn's Peanut Butter Oatmeal Candy

Serves: 25 to 30 pieces
Recipe By: Pantry Cooking II

Ingredients:

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 TBSP light brown sugar
2 TBSP honey
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 TBSP milk
1 cup quick oats
Cinnamon sugar (http://www.simplyprepared.com/cinnamon_sugar.htm)

Directions:

1. Mix together peanut butter, brown sugar, honey, cinnamon and milk until smooth.
2. Stir in oats until well mixed.
3. Roll mixture into bite size balls; roll balls in cinnamon sugar.
4. Chill for 15 minutes.

Peanut Butter Balls

Recipe By: Pantry Cooking

Ingredients:

1 cup non-instant powdered milk
1 cup quick oats
1 cup creamy peanut butter
2/3 cup honey
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut

Directions:

1. Mix ingredients thoroughly.
2. Roll into 1-inch balls.
3. Chill for a firmer candy.

VARIATION: Roll the balls in coconut instead of mixing the coconut into the batter.

Peanut Butter Recipes

Edible Peanut Butter Playdough

Served at the cooking class on "Peanut Butter"
Ingredients:

1 1/2 cup peanut butter
2/3 cup honey
1 1/2 cup powdered milk

Directions:

Mix all ingredients well. Add more powdered sugar until the playdough is workable with your hands.  Optional: Use raisins, nuts, or candy to decorate

Peanut Butter Playdough for Lactose Intolerant

Ingredients:

1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup honey
1 oz -6 oz corn meal or corn flour

Directions:

Mix all ingredients well. Add more corn flour until the playdough is workable with your hands.  Corn Muffin Mix (like Jiffy-Mix) can be substituted for corn meal

Chocolate Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies

Served at the cooking class on "Peanut Butter"
Ingredients:

2 cups sugar
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 stick butter
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla
3 cups quick cooking oats
1/2 cup peanut butter

Directions:

Combine sugar, cocoa, butter, and milk in a saucepan.  On medium heat bring to a boil for 1 full minute.  Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter, vanilla, and oatmeal. Drop by spoonful onto wax paper. Let cool for at least 30 minutes.

Indonesian Pork Satay

Served at the cooking class on "Peanut Butter"
Ingredients:

2 TBSP peanut butter
1/4 cup onion, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 TBSP lemon juice
2 TBSP soy sauce
1 TBSP brown sugar
1 dash hot pepper sauce
1 TBSP vegetable oil
1 lb. boneless pork loin, cut into 1/2 inch cubes

Directions:

Blend peanut butter, onion, garlic, lemon juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, hot pepper sauce, and vegetable oil together.
Marinate pork in blended mixture for 10 minutes.
Thread pork onto skewers (if using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning).
Grill or broil for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally.
Optional: add bell peppers and onion slices to skewers.