RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Pad Thai

Peanuts work well in sweet desserts and are commonly found as peanut butter swirled with jelly atop bread for lunchtime sandwiches. However, they can also be an ingredient in savory dishes. Peanuts are often included in the popular Thai dish Pad Thai, Thailand's variation on a traditional Chinese stir-fry. It's salty, sweet, and often spicy. Try this version courtesy of 300 Best Stir-Fry Recipes (Robert Rose) by Nancie McDermott.

INGREDIENTS:

4 ounces dry rice noodles

1/4 cup chicken stock or water

3 Tablespoons fish sauce

2 Tablespoons soy sauce

2 Tablespoons granulated sugar

1 teaspoon hot p...