Author Debbie Roppolo is the mother of two and lives with her husband, John, in San Marcos, TX.
Author Debbie Roppolo is the mother of two and lives with her husband, John, in San Marcos, TX.
Award for Excellence in Children's Literature:
Amelia Frump & Her Peanut Butter Loving, Overactive Imagination
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Cooking Up A Peanut Butter Storm
The peanut butter recipes in this book makes for good fun for the entire family with recipes like, "The Jelly is Runny, The Banana is Slimy" Banana Bread; Libba's "Dab of this, Swoosh of That" Granola; and "No Lima Beans, Please," Vegetable Soup; plus lots of puzzles and information that will keep your child busy in the kitchen and out.
Nuts
for Sweet Potato Peanut Butter Soup
Sweet
potatoes and peanut butter in a soup? Sounds strange, right? The combination of
the two results in a sweet, nutty flavor that makes this soup perfect for lunch
or dinner any time of the year.
Difficulty:
Medium
Serves:
4
1
Tbsp. vegetable oil
1
onion
2
cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp.
fresh ginger root, minced
1 ½
tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp.
apple pie spice
3
tomatoes, chopped
1 lb.
sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 carrot,
peeled and sliced
1 3/4
cup chicken broth
2 cups
water
1 tsp.
salt
3
Tbsp. cilantro, chopped
¼ cup
unsalted peanuts
2
tbsp. creamy peanut butter
1/4 c
cilantro (leaves only), chopped (optional)
Directions:
1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high
heat.
2.
Saute the onion 10 minutes, until lightly browned. Mix in the garlic, ginger,
cumin, and apple pie spice.
3. Stir in the
tomatoes, sweet potatoes, and carrot.
4.
Continue to cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add
the water, broth, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer
And don't forget to order Amelia Frump's first book as she battles witches and other things that hide in the dark, under beds and in closets!
