Thai Peanut Sauce

This sauce was a great discovery for me. I made chicken peanut sauce with snap peas the other night. I served it over coconut rice (just substitute the water for coconut milk when making the rice). It was a big hit! I can't wait to make it again.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup of peanut butter
• 1/4 cup of water (may need more depending on consistency)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 cloves of garlic (minced and crushed)
  
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar

• Combine all ingredients in a sauce pan over low heat. If you are make the sauce in conjunction with chicken or veggies, let them cook almost entirely before adding the sauce. Tada!

Basil Spaghetti with Broiled Tomatoes

This is a great new recipe that i made the other night. It was very simple, easy and delicious!

Ingredients:
12 ounces of spaghetti noodles
3 large beefsteak tomatoes (cut into 4 think slices)
3 table spoons of olive oil, plus more for baking sheet
8 ounces of fresh mozzarella (grated)
1/4 cup of grated parmesan, plus more for serving
2 cloves of garlic (chopped)
1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper
3/4 cup torn basil leaves, plus more for serving
salt and pepper

• Heat broiler.
  
• Cook past according to package directions; drain and return to pot.
  
• Meanwhile, arrange the tomato slices in a single layer on a lightly oiled rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the mozzarella and parmesan evenly on the tomato slices. Broil until cheese is bubbly and golden, usually about 3 to 5 minutes.
  
• Add garlic, oil, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to pasta. Toss to combine. Serve with the tomatoes, additional basil and shaved parmesan.
• Enjoy!
  

Muffin Pan Tacos

MUFFIN PAN TACOS

I am so excited to make this fun recipe tonight... I can make half the tacos healthy (no cheese) and half I can make spicier and cheesier for Ryan!


Ingredients:
1 pound ground turkey
1/2 onion, diced
1 large jalapeno, diced
3/4 cup water
taco seasoning mix (see her site for a recipe!)
12 flour tortillas
2 cups shredded cheese
black beans
Shredded lettuce, avocado, fat free sour cream and diced tomatoes for topping.

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350f. Cook the ground hamburger thoroughly, drain and return to a clean skillet.

2. In a separate skillet, saute the diced onion and jalapeno and add it to the hamburger.

3. Blend in the seasoning and toss to coat.

4. Heat the mixture on high and add water; reduce and let simmer on med/low for about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

5. Cut 4-inch diameter circles out of the flour tortillas. A standard margarita glass is about the right size for measuring and a pizza cutter gets the job done quickly. (Bake the leftovers for extra chips.)

6. Wrap tortilla circles - 3-4 at a time - in a wet paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds to soften.

7. Mold the circles into a lightly greased muffin tin.

8. Add a layer of shredded cheese in the bottom, add about 2 tablespoons of meat mixture, then top with beans and cheese.

9. Bake for 20 minutes. When they're done, just pop them out and add your favorite toppings!