Monkey Munch

• 9 cups Chex cereal (any kind)
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted (6oz.)
• 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter, melted
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1-2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1. Measure Chex mix in large bowl and set aside.
2. Microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter for 1 minute on high. Stir.
3. Cook for 30 seconds longer or until smooth. Add vanilla.
4. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until coated.
5. Pour mixture into large Ziploc bag and add powdered sugar. Shake until well coated.
6. Spread on waxed paper to cool.
7. Store in Ziploc bags or large sealed bowl.

Tomato Basil Salsa

1 lb ripe tomatoes, peeled & chopped
1 small red onion, peeled & chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Salt & pepper to taste

1. In large, non-reactive bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, garlic, olive oil and basil; toss to combine all ingredients. Add salt & pepper.

2. Cover & refrigerate the bowl for 2-4 hrs to allow all flavors to develop. The salsa is
best eaten on the day it's made, but will keep, covered, for 2-3 days.

makes 2-3 cups

Easy Honey Drumettes

3 lbs chicken drumettes
1 cup honey
2 tbsp. curry powder
1 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

1. Rinse drumettes and pat dry. Arrange in single layer on baking sheet. Bake
at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine honey, curry powder, ginger and cayenne until
well blended. Spoon half of honey mixture over drumettes, bake 10 minutes. Using
tongs, turn drumettes over. Spoon remaining honey mixture over drumettes, bake
10 minutes longer. Let cool before serving. 8 servings