You Gotta Have It

You gotta have this recipe. It's yummy, it's healthy, and it's easy to make. My relationship with this dish all began when I went over to a friends for lunch. This friend is quite the culinary diva - and I miss her so:) It was actually leftovers, I ate it cold, and it was pasta. Are you thinking what I think you are thinking? Leftover pasta? Cold?! Just trust me my friends, its a good one...trust me!!! It might become a staple in your house as it is now and mine. Eat it hot or cold, eat it with or without chicken, just eat it!

Asian Chicken Noodles (If you have a better name, I am up for suggestions)

1 lb. wheat pasta
1/4 cup peanut butter
2 T honey
1/4 cup warm water
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 garlic clove (chopped)
Juice of one lime
1 t hot sauce (optional)
3 T peanut oil
shredded carrots (3 carrots?)
4 scallions (thinly sliced)
2 T parsley or cilantro
2 cups shredded chicken
1/4 cup chopped peanuts
1 cup fresh spinach (chopped)

-cook noodles then run cold water over them
-microwave peanut butter in 10 second intervals
-add honey and warm water
-whisk in next four ingredients
-whisk oil slowly
-add veggies, peanuts, and sauce to noodles
-top with chicken (I usually broil or grill the chicken)

Lastly, don't skimp on ingredients!