We've moved in for the most part. I would say we are about 80% done. There is some stuff back at our old house, but it's mostly odds and ends. We will probably donate or toss most of it. The need to go back to the house for stuff I forgot is becoming less frequent. [...]
Tag: peanut
Lower Carb Caramel Peanut Bars
We are working on the finishing touches before we get to the last room. Today I am performing the tedious task of placing switch plates. That's not as easy as it sounds. Small screws and washers to adjust each one. The kind of work Tony hates. Not because he isn't willing to. He has huge [...]
Crunchy Thai Peanut and Quinoa Salad
This week is another simple recipe. I've been so busy the last few weeks, complicated recipes are not going to happen. When I ran across this recipe for Crunchy Thai Peanut and Quinoa Salad from Cookie and Kate, I knew I had to adapt it. In our house I cannot go wrong with anything made [...]
Hot and Spicy Braised Peanut Chicken
One of the things I'm learning with cooking at a lower calorie level is sometimes a dish doesn't turn out as large of a portion as I would expect. I know this with beef stews, but I've also learned this with recipes that just use chicken thighs as a protein. In stews, there is a [...]