Sweet And Salty Peanut Butter Sauce Food

WHITE CHOCOLATE AND PEANUT BUTTER SWEET AND SALTINE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line 1 large or 2 small jelly roll pans with aluminum foil, then spray with nonstick spray and arrange the saltines salt-side down in a single layer.
• Melt the butter and brown sugar together in a medium saucepan and boil until it turns a caramel color, a few minutes. Remove from the heat and pour over the crackers, covering them evenly. Put the peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave just until slightly loosened, about 20 seconds. Drizzle evenly over the caramel and spread with a small offset spatula. Bake, watching carefully, until just bubbly, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Put the melting wafers in a microwave-safe bowl and melt according to package directions. Spoon dollops over the peanut butter caramel and smooth evenly with an offset spatula. Transfer the pan to the fridge or freezer until completely cold, then break up into pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

SWEET & SALTY PEANUT BUTTER BITES

Steps:

• Freeze chocolate chips and peanut butter cups until partially frozen, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a 6-qt. stockpot, combine peanut butter, sugar, corn syrup and salt. Cook and stir over low heat until blended. , Remove from heat; stir in Rice Krispies and pretzels until coated. Let stand 5 minutes; gently fold in chocolate chips and peanut butter cups until just combined. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper; let stand until set.

SWEET & SALTY PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°. Place a greased 10-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Wrap foil securely around pan., Place cookies in a food processor; pulse until finely crushed. Transfer to a bowl; stir in melted butter. Press onto bottom of prepared pan., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in melted chips, milk and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour into crust. Place springform pan in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan., Bake 45-55 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull. Top with marshmallows; bake 2-3 minutes longer or until marshmallows are softened. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove foil. Cool 1 hour longer., In a small saucepan, combine peanut butter, corn syrup and butter; cook and stir over low heat until blended. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Sprinkle 1 cup peanuts over cheesecake; top with peanut butter mixture., Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled. Remove rim from pan. Sprinkle remaining peanuts over top.

PEANUT BUTTER-GLAZED SALMON AND GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450 degrees. On a large rimmed baking sheet, combine green beans, scallions, garlic and 2 tablespoons of the neutral oil; season with salt and pepper. Toss to evenly coat, then spread in an even layer.
• Prepare the peanut butter glaze: In a small bowl, combine peanut butter, lemon juice, soy sauce, ginger, sesame oil and 1 tablespoon water. Season with salt and pepper, then whisk until smooth.
• Rub salmon with the remaining 1 tablespoon neutral oil and season with salt. Arrange salmon on top of beans and spoon half of the peanut butter glaze on top of the fish. Roast for 5 minutes, then spoon over the remaining glaze. Roast until salmon is cooked to medium and beans are crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes more, depending on thickness.
• Divide salmon and beans among serving plates. Top with peanuts and serve with lemon wedges.