Sesame Noodles

Ingredients:
1 TBSP peanut butter
2 TBSP soy sauce
Pinch cayenne pepper or some Tabasco
1 TBSP veggie oil
1 tsp sesame oil or peanut oil
1/3 pound thin spaghetti
1 TBSP sesame seeds
1 scallion, chopped

Directioins:
*Whisk peanut butter, soy, cayenne, and oils.
*Add cooked noodles and toss to coat.
*Sprinkle with sesame seeds and scallions (and peas or tofu!) ENJOY!

Serves: 2

Submitted by: Laurie Clark

Personal Notes: We all know that pasta is one of the easiest dishes to make for just one person. If you are ever bored with the requisite tomato sauce or simple garlic and olive oil, try out this Asian twist on pasta. This of course is perfect for two people as well. Keep in mind, I am always tweaking this recipe each time I make it…I mean who knows how much 1/3 pound of spaghetti is…you just grab a handful right? So, don’t get all worked up about exact amounts in this recipe. And you can always jazz it up (recommended) with peas or pea pods or tofu or broccoli or whatever! Enjoy this simple take on Asian noodles.

Gooey Butter Cake

Ingredients:
1 box yellow cake mix
2 eggs
1 stick softened butter
1 tsp vanilla

Directions:
*Mix together and spread in greased and floured 9x13 pan. Pat down.

Frosting Ingredients:
1 8oz package cream cheese
2 eggs
¾ box powdered sugar

Directions:
*Mix together and pour over cake.
*Bake 40-50 minutes in 350 degree oven (do not over bake…top should barely be brown but make sure the middle is fully cooked).
*Dust top of cake with powdered sugar.

"You are now a crack addict."
Submitted by: Laurie Clark
Personal Notes: When I met Matt’s family a decade ago, I quickly learned that Gooey Butter Cake was a Clark family favorite. I always assumed it was kind of like a Clark family secret recipe, only to discover that Gooey Butter Cake is well known in the St. Louis area (where the Clarks are originally from). It is unbelievably delicious and has been called ‘crack’ by some dear Spangdahlem friends. Enjoy!!