Peanut Butter Puddin' Pie

PEANUT BUTTER PUDDIN' PIE 
              sing and dance it out to the tune,  "It's Peanut Butter Jelly Time" 
                                                                    (click above for fun video!)

One particularly painstakenly long work week produced an insatiable sweet craving.  In hindsight I can recall that an enormous amount of caffeine was consumed that week to stabilize the sleep deprivation which could very well trigger a sweet hound attack.  That's what I call a sweet craving so strong one becomes compelled to sniff out any possible sugary substance in direct result of surrender to the sweet attack.  It's a sickness, I am fully aware.  I digress.....

This recipe was founded soley to satisfy the insatiable sweet cravings which flourished following a fantastically fun 'dance it out' stress relief session several Saturdays ago.  I'm finally getting around to posting these past ponderings. Life demands often take control of our time so sometimes we just have to hit the brakes, back the truck up and remember savor the simple substances that stir the soul.  

Crust

1/2 cup peanut butter captain crunch
2 tbsp butter
1 package hot cocoa mix

pour cereal into a baggie, be sure it is sealed well (you've been warned) and roll will rolling pin until you have created fine crumbs, add hot cocoa mix and blend ingredients together with butter until then press into the bottom of a pie plate or whatever bowl you feel a suitable for such delishesness.


Filling


1 package vanilla pudding
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 3/4 cup milk

pour pudding mix into mixing bowl, add milk and blend well until smooth then add the peanut butter and blend again until creamy smooth then pour into crust

Topping
2 tbsp peanut butter
chocolate syrup

mix peanut butter and chocolate syrup until you have reached a drizzly mix then do exactly what it sounds like you should do....drizzle that mixture over the top of the filling.  Let chill in fridge for 30 minutes and then dig in! :)

Simple Savory Summer Sandwiches and Salads

                                                                The possibilities are endless!

Spinach Turkey Provolone Wrap and Savory Spinach Tomato Mozerella Side Salad

What you will need:
Garlic Pesto Wrap
Deli Turkey  (on sale....gotta love it!)
Provolone Cheese slices
Fresh Spinach Leaves
Olive Oil
1 Small Clove of Garlic
Sea Salt
Italian Seasonings

For the salad:
Fresh Spinach Leaves
Fresh Tomatos
Mozerella Stick sliced
Balsalmic & Basil Vinegrette (Ken's Homestyle BOGO @ Publix this week!)

Some assembly required:
Place pesto wrap on flat surface (clean counter top or cutting board), layer cheese slices, turkey then pack the spinach leaves in there and gently fold sides of wrap over tucking in that spinach snuggly. Cut in half.
In small skillet, saute garlic in olive oil over medium heat cook for 30 seconds or until you're feeling it's the right moment and then carefully place assembled wrap halves into pan. Using a spatula, press gently, let cook for 1 min, then flip over and repeat pressing.  Sprinkle with seasonings suitable to your taste and serve with a side of the Balsalmic & Basil Vinegrette dressing for dipping and some fresh fruit.  Juicy red grapes and the balsalmic & basil vinegrette really compliment the flavors in the wrap.  Delish!