Shrimp Peanut Noodles

This post is for my sister in law, sorry J I'm just now posting this recipe...she asked for this about two weeks ago :). This is a recipe that I make at least once a month, it is out of the ordinary for a weeknight dinner so we have grown to love it!

Shrimp Peanut Noodles

1/2 c. chicken broth
3 Tbsp. creamy peanut butter
1-2 tsp. Sriracha chili sauce
2 Tbsp. honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chopped mushrooms
1 cup diced red bell pepper
1 pound pre-cooked large shrimp
1 package Udon noodles
Chopped green onions
Chopped cilantro
2 limes, cut into quarters
Chopped peanuts

These are the only two ingredients that are out of the ordinary so here is a visual. Here I used the fresh noodles however you can use dry ones. Be careful of the sriracha..or as my husband calls it "rooster sauce"...its very hot. Start with a little and add more if its not hot enough.

Place the first 8 ingredients in a large pan or in my case a used a wok. Place over med-high heat and use a whisk to break everything up and mix together. At this time you can also place your noodles in a large pot of boiling water, they will take about the same amount of time to cook as the sauce.

Let this simmer for a few minutes until it is all combined and thickens up. Then you can add your shrimp to the pan.
Lets talk shrimp for a minute, you can use raw shrimp however I like to use the pre-cooked frozen shrimp...they cook faster and are easier to deal with. I thaw mine little with cool running water and then throw them in the sauce to heat through.
Place the sauce and shrimp on top of your noodles then top with cilantro, green onion, peanuts and lime slices and your ready to eat!

a sweet baby dedication

A few weeks ago I was privileged to be a part of my beautiful niece's baby dedication. We all gathered together to witness my sister and her husband dedicate her life to the Lord. It was a lovely little gathering full of wonderful family and friends. We all pitched in and made a sweet little dessert table. I made a few things but the recipe I would like to share is this very easy hazelnut chocolate mousse.

 Hazelnut Chocolate Mousse

1 cup chocolate chips (I used the mini ones)
2 tbs nutella hazelnut spread
14 oz heavy whipping cream
2 cups powder sugar
chopped hazelnuts






First you need to set up a double boiler like this...

If your not sure what that is, its just a pot with an inch or two of simmering water and a bowl on top :)

Then you will put the chocolate chips, nutella and two tbs of the heavy cream into the bowl and mix slowly until it is smooth.

Once it it smooth take it off the heat and set aside for a minute. Then whip the remaining whipping cream and power sugar in a separate bowl until it looks like this..

Then fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until combined. At this point you can put it into little cups using a spoon or do what I did and put into a pastry bag.

Pipe it into any small cup, glass, shot glass...get creative. Then top with the chopped hazelnuts for a crunchy bite and enjoy!

Here they are all lined up ready to be enjoyed :)

Here is the little lady all dressed up ready for her dedication!