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Ingredients

6 ounces uncooked spiral pasta
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup white wine vinegar or cider vinegar
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
2 cups torn fresh spinach
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, oil, sugar, sesame seeds, salt and pepper; shake well. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; place in a bowl. Add chicken and half of the dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Set remaining dressing aside.

Just before serving, add the spinach, onions, parsley and remaining dressing; toss to coat.

Ingredients

8 ounces Udon noodles
1/2 cup unsalted crunchy peanut butter
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cucumber, julienned
2 cups fresh bean sprouts
2 carrots, grated
6 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1 head romaine lettuce
1 cup chopped peanuts

Directions

In a large pot of lightly salted boiling water, cook the udon noodles for about five minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse the noodles under cold running water and let cool.

Whisk the peanut butter, milk, ginger, garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl until well blended.

In a large salad bowl, combine the cooked noodles, cucumber, sprouts, carrot, green onions and mint. Wisk the peanut butter dressing and pour it over the salad. Stir until well coated and serve chilled on a bed of romaine leaves. Garnish with the roasted and chopped peanuts.

Ingredients

1 (2 pound) rabbit, cleaned and cut into pieces
salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons prepared mustard
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup white wine
4 small onions
2 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 orange

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Season the rabbit with salt and pepper, and spread the mustard onto it. Place into a Dutch oven, and pour the oil and white wine around it. Then put in the small onions and sprinkle with the bacon pieces.

Bake covered, for 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove lid and turn rabbit pieces over. Squeeze some juice from the orange over. Return to the oven, uncovered, for 30 minutes, or until rabbit is tender. Serve with sliced orange and mashed potato. Bon Appetite!!!

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, vinegar, onion, salt and pepper until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.