When I turned 40, my friends made me a fabulous cookbook with recipes contributed by everyone who came to the party! This peanut sauce was popular at last week’s potluck dinner after spiritual practice at Wicker Park Grace. It was given to me by Sarah in the birthday cookbook.

Spicy Peanut Sauce

1/4 cup garlic cloves, peeled (I crush them in the garlic press)
1/4 cup coarsely chopped, peeled fresh ginger

1 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup peanut oil
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup tamari or soy sauce
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup vinegar (I used balsamic–wow)
1 TBSP toasted sesame oil (ok, I used 2)
1 tsp chili powder
1/8 – 1/4 tsp cayenne

Process the garlic and ginger in a food processor or blender until finely chopped. Add the remaining ingredients and process until smooth. Pour over pasta and/or veggies. Fabulous!