547715 Mon Aug 11 14:37:44 -0700 2008 24 31 Home Cooking 0 3948099 I like peanut butter. And I appreciate creative/unusual food ideas. So It occurred to me that peanut butter may be just waiting for some interesting 'doctoring'. I have some ideas, like adding cinnamon, adding coconut, obviously chocolate/cocoa... But I was wondering if anyone already has experience in this. Any recommendations? Flavour combos that work for you here? What would you spread this on? Experimentation suggestions are appreciated! Mon Aug 11 14:37:46 -0700 2008 77729 bellywizard 1 3948118 Honey is a natural, as is Steen's cane syrup (or Lyle's golden syrup). Thinking in the salty/savory direction, I like thai-style peanut sauces w/chili, garlic, fish sauce, and a little lime & sugar. Mon Aug 11 14:41:24 -0700 2008 3948099 12023 Hungry Celeste 2 3948160 So's maple syrup. Mon Aug 11 14:48:33 -0700 2008 3948118 159948 Potomac Bob 1 3948189 Nutella. Avocado. Wasabi (for a little kick) Of course, there's always the stand-bys like marshmallow (or fluff), bananas, etc. Mon Aug 11 14:55:19 -0700 2008 3948099 11583 ipsedixit 1 3948234 Mix peanut butter with salsa and serve it over steamed greens (we use collards or kale) and potatoes. It's based on masamba from Malawi, Africa. Mon Aug 11 15:11:21 -0700 2008 3948099 169792 lgss 1 3948257 Well, for sandwiches or crackers add sliced pickles. No kidding, if you like pickles it is a delicious combination. There is also the grilled peanut butter and bacon, and it's variations, posted about somewhere on these boards. Cheddar cheese and peanut butter taste good together. Mon Aug 11 15:18:43 -0700 2008 3948099 127625 fern 1 3948328 I mix in my homemade granola. Addicting!!! Mon Aug 11 15:45:57 -0700 2008 3948099 10426 shaebones 1 3948425 Years ago, one of the editions of Joy of Cooking (circa 1970) had a recipe for a great open-face sandwich. It may still be there. It involved mixing brown sugar and real bacon bits with peanut butter, spreading it on toast, and broiling it with a slice of tomato on top. Mon Aug 11 16:10:38 -0700 2008 3948099 53369 Father Kitchen 1 3948458 Along the wasabi idea, anything spicy, eg chipotle. I spread it on any starch--waffles, pancakes, chocolate chip cookies, chocolate chip cookie dough, etc. There are quite a few pb mashed potato recipes since Lisa made it on Top Chef. And, peanut butter rice dessert soup. Mon Aug 11 16:24:55 -0700 2008 3948099 39874 chowser 1 3948490 Here is how I make my own PB 1/2 cup roasted peanuts 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon cilantro 1 big or 2 medium clove(s) of garlic 1 seeded Thai chilli sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste In the magic bullet for creamy results Mon Aug 11 16:37:21 -0700 2008 3948099 141107 JiyoHappy 1 3948515 My neighbor just shared with me this interesting combination that I have yet to try myself. She takes a good piece of toasted bread, spreads peanut butter on it and then tops it with some cottage cheese. I love all three separately so I do plan on trying her concoction to see if I have the same epiphany she has. But I am like most others: honey and a banana or my standbys, as is honey with sliced apple, nutella and anything spicy. I would lump the avocado suggestion in with the cottage cheese-sounds interesting and both have similar textures so I'll have to try that too. Mon Aug 11 16:45:14 -0700 2008 3948099 33941 rosielucchesini 2 3948560 I do the cottage cheese on pb toast and it is delicious. Also try plain yogurt on pb toast. Makes a very satisfying breakfast. The cottage cheese and pb is tops, though. Mon Aug 11 17:02:52 -0700 2008 3948515 127625 fern 1 3948616 Thin it with some soup. :) For example this Ecuadorian 'Biche' fish soup: http://laylita.com/recipes/2008/06/16/biche-de-pescado-or-fish-soup/ or this Ecuadorian peanut sauce for fried potato cakes http://laylita.com/recipes/2008/04/07/salsa-de-mani-or-peanut-sauce/ or this Ecuadorian tripe stew http://laylita.com/recipes/2008/03/05/guatita-or-ecuadorian-tripe-stew/ Mon Aug 11 17:30:17 -0700 2008 3948099 12139 paulj 1 3948620 You asked for it so you're gonna get it... My Dad used to eat a slice of pizza w/, I swear I am not lying, peanut butter spread on it. Uh-huh! I found a recipe on epicurious once for toasted peanut butter and cantaloupe sandwiches and toasted peanut butter and bacon sandwiches. Mon Aug 11 17:32:35 -0700 2008 3948099 71241 lynnlato 1 3948648 Well, my Dad eats peanut butter and mayonnaise sandwiches. He swears they are good but I've never worked up the courage to try them. Mon Aug 11 17:44:22 -0700 2008 3948099 61135 Boudleaux 2 3948765 Wow - I love some of these ideas! Can't wait to try: -pb and canteloupe sandwiches -cold pb & rice dessert soup -Jiyohappy's pb recipe -pb in granola The pb & bacon sandwich idea seems crazy - maybe just crazy enough to try... :-) Thanks!! Mon Aug 11 18:24:08 -0700 2008 3948648 77729 bellywizard 3 3951424 My father used to eat peanut butter onion sandwiches. Tue Aug 12 16:03:30 -0700 2008 3948765 169792 lgss 3 3952571 Peanut butter and bacon is heavenly on raisin bread toast. Wed Aug 13 05:14:09 -0700 2008 3948765 50258 Axalady 1 3949896 I love peanut butter and cook with it a lot, but I usually do savory dishes. These are two of my favorites (sorry I have no measurements for you, but these are extremely forgiving in terms of ingredient proportions). peanut butter sauce - great over cold noodles or cooked veg, or as a dip for raw veg - stir to combine: peanut butter, a dash of soy sauce or Bragg's, minced garlic, a tiny bit of vinegar (i like rice vinegar) and enough water to smooth it out. Also good with a minced hot pepper and/or cilantro thrown in. Some people like it with a bit of sugar added. peanut butter stew - very rich and can be made with any veg or meat you want - I've done it with various combinations of fish, chicken, beef, lamb, spinach, tomato, kale, broccoli, etc. saute garlic and diced onion If using meat, throw it in to sear for a minute before adding any veg you want, then stir in 1/2 - 3/4 cup natural peanut butter, 1/2-1 cup buttermilk and maybe a little bit of water, add salt and seasonings (cilantro is tasty) to taste, and simmer 'til meat and veg are cooked through. Tue Aug 12 07:41:06 -0700 2008 3948099 217557 kilercow 1 3950684 I just remembered another use for PB. Add some soy sauce to PB to create a nice dipping sauce for gyoza, or spring rolls. Tue Aug 12 11:44:53 -0700 2008 3948099 11583 ipsedixit 1 3951555 The versatility of peanut butter speaks for itself. Trying to identify things that go well with peanut butter is much easier than trying to find something that doesn't. Peanut butter goes well with both savory and sweet ingredients. Mix it with maple syrup, any jam or jelly you select, chocolate, marshmallow, nutmeg, - the list is endless. Tue Aug 12 16:58:08 -0700 2008 3948099 203621 todao 1 3951904 As in making your own peanut butter blend or what to add to a PB sandwich? For sandwiches I've layered in bacon, sliced apples, honey and popcorn, or my favorite: Nacho Cheese Doritos. For layered-in-crunchies you'll have to smash down the top slice of bread to gently crack the Doritos or whatever, otherwise they will fall out and dribble peanut butter down the front of your pj's. Do they still sell the jars of Goobers- with the stripes of jelly and peanut butter in the same jar? It always made me feel slightly sick to look at that jar on the shelf. Mom would never buy it (I never asked). Tue Aug 12 19:06:05 -0700 2008 3948099 110426 Boccone Dolce 1 3951988 I like PB with mango chutney. And I second the whole peanut butter soup/stew idea -- great with butternut squash and all sorts of greens. Tue Aug 12 19:38:02 -0700 2008 3948099 10681 piccola 1 3952407 an interesting addition to rice krispy treats. great mixed with graham cracker crumbs on top of ice cream or fro yo. spread on bread topped with brown sugar and cinnamon, then broiled til gooey. mixed with sea salt. mixed with carob chips. pureed with some sugar and cream cheese - great spread on cinnamon rolls or sticky buns or biscuits of any sort. Wed Aug 13 00:02:53 -0700 2008 3948099 15572 Emme 1 3952536 We grew up with "mung" sandwiches. Open face peanut butter and jelly heated in the oven. "Mung" is supposed to be the sound one made when eating them. Wed Aug 13 04:44:47 -0700 2008 3948099 169792 lgss