J and I went over to Mayne Island for New Years, a tradition that seems to be going since we’ve first met and I’d love to continue. We love to go over and get away from the sparkly parties that never really live up to the hype. Champagne and glitter is never a good combination and can leave you with quite the hangover. Instead we pretend we’re retired.

We take lots of walks , battle between the entire 4 channels that the TV sometimes gets before retreating to the zillions of DVD’s, eat lots of snacks and drink copious amounts of wine.

 

 
 
And the occasional nap
 

Now that we’re back to the real world of traffic jams, alarm clocks and day jobs it’s been hard to get back into the swing of things. Even though I love food dearly and cooking is something that I really enjoy, there are times when I wish I had a magic want to put an amazing meal on the table and also do all the clean up. Since I don’t, I turn to ridiculously easy recipes that will satisfy your dinner dilemma and your tummy.

 

This particular recipe isn’t anything new and you can probably find a million variations online or in cookbooks but I definitely recommend this for people who love peanut flavoured, Asian inspired meals.

 

Ingredients

  • Spaghetti, enough to feed 4 (or 2 if you’re us)
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime or lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1-2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1-2 tsp sriracha, or more ( you might want to leave our the spicy if you have kids)

 

Add all ingredients together and set aside. Cook pasta as per package directions. Drain, Pour sauce over pasta along with vegetables of your choice.

I added bean sprouts, grated carrots and chopped green onions. I sprinkled sesame seeds on mine as well for a garnish.

 

 

If you’re a peanut butter lover like I am it will also be a new dish to adore! This is tangy, savoury, sweet and slightly spicy which are all of my favourite things. I wouldn’t focus too much on the ingredients or measurements make it to your liking. If you have leftover chicken, shred it and toss it in. Anything goes with simples meals.