Diva Cooking 101

Divas cook gorgeous things that are fabulous enough to share with friends and family. They just don't cook much. Every diva needs a few, easy signature dishes to get by. Are you a diva cook?

Divas cook while listening to Billie Holiday, Muddy Waters, or the Rolling Stones.

Divas cook while sipping Champagne, Chardonnay, or a martini.

Divas cook with a feather boa draped around their shoulders.

While cooking, divas nibble gin-soaked olives or Champagne-saturated strawberries.

Divas cook while wearing an apron that says, "Tomorrow is another Chardonnay."

A diva's favorite breakfast is last night's appetizers.

Divas don't stress over particular amounts in any recipe. Glugs, plops, and handfuls are accurate enough.

Divas can cook with boas because diva recipes do not require many steps. Still, the food is fabulous.

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Pasta with Peanut Sauce

Rich and creamy.  You can make this in a pinch.  No diva ever minded a little pinch...giving them, that is.

 Pasta with Peanut Sauce

8 oz. pasta

Some chopped vegetables such as red pepper, zucchini, broccoli, onion

1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter

2 Tbsp. Soy sauce

1 healthy sprinkling of ground ginger

1/2 cup chicken broth, heated


Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente.
Sauté vegetables until tender-crispy and set aside.
Mix peanut butter, soy sauce, and ginger in pretty bowl. 
Add chicken broth. 
Add pasta and vegetables. 
Toss to coat all ingredients.   
Serve immediately.

Make it a meal:  Serve with bread.

Wine:  Cabernet or Reisling 

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