Hearty weeknight noodles

2-4T olive oil
1 lb sliced mushrooms
1 medium onion, sliced into wedges
1T peanut butter
8oz rice noodles, cooked
1c water
salt and pepper

put oil in large non-stick frying pan or dutch oven. Add mushrooms and onions, salt and pepper liberally. Saute over high heat until onions begin to turn golden. Add more oil as needed. (Mushrooms should have lots of color and become a bit sticky.) Add water and remove from heat. Let rest 5 minutes. Stir in peanut butter and cook over high heat until boiling and liquid reduces to a sauce. Stir in noodles, serve warm.

Vegan No-Bake Cookies

1/2 c peanut butter (creamy)
4 T cocoa
2 c sugar
1/2 c water
3 c quick oats

combine sugar, water, cocoa, and peanut butter in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium high heat, stirring occasionally until it comes to a full boil. Boil for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in oats. Drop by teaspoons onto wax paper and allow to cool. Makes 2-3 dozen cookies. Store in airtight container.