Apple Dip

2 cups of plain cream cheese

1 cup of brown sugar

1 tsp of vanilla

(Beat these ingredients together)

Place in a serving dish and top with caramel sauce and Skor

(I use Smuckers Caramel Topping and Skor bits, sold in the aisle where the chocolate chips are. Alternatively, smash up 4 Skor bars and use those)

Serve with sliced green apples. Yuuuuuuummmmmy!

Vegetarian Pad Thai

Vegetarian Pad Thai Noodles

* 1 pound Asian-style rice noodles

* 1 / 4 cup soy sauce

* 1 / 2 cup lime juice

* 2 tablespoons peanut butter

* 2 tablespoons hot sauce

* 1 / 4 cup sugar

* 1 block tofu, diced

* 1 onion, diced

* 4 cloves garlic, minced

* 2 tbsp sesame oil

* 1 / 2 cup bean sprouts

* 1 / 4 cup chopped or crushed peanuts (optional)

* 4 green onions (scallions), sliced

Cook noodles according to package instructions.

Whisk together soy sauce, peanut butter, lime juice, hot sauce and sugar.

In a large wok or skillet, sautee tofu, onion and garlic in sesame oil for a minute or two, stirring frequently. Allow to cook for another minute or two.

Add cooked noodles and peanut butter and soy sauce mixture. Stir well, and allow sauce to thicken as it cooks for about 3 minutes. Top with peanuts, bean sprouts and green onions and serve hot. — Source: http://vegetarian. about.com

Happy World Vegetarian Day!

Although this is something my family takes part in DAILY, it's nice to have a specific day where we can celebrate and create some awareness around animal cruelty and take pride in how we contribute to this Earth. Happy World Vegetarian Day to my fellow Vegetarians and Vegan friends!

http://www.worldvegetarianday.org/