Mmm peanut noodles!

This recipe got the Llama seal of approval!



Peanut sauce:
In a medium sauce pan combine:
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
2 Tbsp crunchy peanut butter
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp rice vinegar
1/4 C water
2 Tbsp milk
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
1/2 C chopped peanuts (optional)

bring to a simmer, turn off heat and allow to cool



Noodles:
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, throw in about a cup of frozen lima beans, bring back to a bail and cook for about 10 minutes. Add a cup each of frozen peas and beans, bring back to a boil, and add a package of soba noodles, cook according to the directions.
Drain, and toss with peanut sauce, serve and enjoy!

Happy Mother's day!

Happy mother's day all!!

Here are some cards the Llama and I made for his grandmothers using home made watercolors and markers:

Tonight's dinner: Smokey bean soup

Its pretty unremarkable looking, but super tasty.

2 c Roman beans, soaked over night
1 lg onion
4 cloves garlic
1 bay leaf
1 tsp whole peppercorns
1 Tbsp thyme
4-6 dashes liquid smoke
1 C carrots
1 C celery
4 c potatoes
1 Tbsp vegetable bullion
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp red wine vin.

sauté the onions until translucent
add the garlic and sauté a minute more.
Add the beans, about 8 C water, bay, peppercorns, thyme and smoke.
Simmer for about 40 minutes.
Add carrots, celery and potatoes and bullion, simmer about 20-30 minutes more, until beans are cooked and vegetables are tender. Add soy sauce and vinegar. Serve.