Thai Noodle Salad

Ingredients:

6 oz. dried vermicilli

1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 cup cooked chicken, cubed
1 red sweet pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
3 green onions, cut diagonally into 1/2 inch pieces
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
lime wedges for garnish

Directions
1. Cook vermicilli according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a medium sauce pan, combine soy sauce, vegetable broth, peanut butter, lime juice, ginger, and crushed red pepper. Cook over medium-low heat until peanut butter is melted.
3. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat evenly.
4. Stir in cooked chicken, red pepper, green onions, and cilantro.
5. Serve with lime wedges.

Source:

Carolyn Duede

Vanishing Oatmeal Raisin Cookies or Bars

Ingredients:

1/2 cup (1 stick) plus 6 tablespoons butter, softened

3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)

3 cups Quaker Oats (quick or old fashioned)

1 cup raisins

Directions:

Heat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl, beat butter and sugars on medium speed until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; mix well. Add oats and raisins; mix well.

Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to wire rack. Cool completely. Store tightly covered.

Makes:

4 dozen cookies

Bar Variation:

Press dough onto bottom of ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars. Store tightly covered.

Makes:

24 bars

Source:

Quaker Oat box

Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

Ingredients:

1 cup sugar

1 cup brown sugar

1 cup margarine or butter, softened

1 cup peanut butter, additional

2 eggs

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups flour

1 1/2 cups quick oats

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cream together sugars, butters, eggs, and vanilla. Add dry ingredients and mix well. Spray cookie sheet (jelly roll pan). Press and spread batter until it fills the pan, evenly. Bake 12-15 minutes. Spread additional peanut butter on top while still hot. Allow to cool completely, then frost with 1 recipe of chocolate frosting.

Notes:

These are killer!

Source:

BYU 6th Stake Enrichment, February 24, 2007