Cinnamon Apples

Peel and cube an apple into 1/2" cubes 
Put in a pot, and cover with water.
Simmer about 5 minutes on medium until tender. 
Drain apple. 
Add 1/2 TBS butter and 1/4 tsp cinnamon.  

Serve warm or cold.  Can add granola for an apple crisp!  

Asian Sesame Noodle Salad

12 oz spaghetti, fettucinie or angel hair pasta (GF ok) 3 TBS sesame seeds  2 TBS Oil  1 TBS Sesame oil  ¼ C. soy sauce  ¼ c. rice vinegar 1 TBS sugar  ½ tsp cayenne  1 med red bell pepper, slivered ¾ c shredded carrots ¾ c sliced green onions  ½ c cilantro 1 cup snow peas, sliced in half  Salt  1 tsp red chili pepper flakes (optional) 

Boil noodles. While noodles are cooking, prep the rest.  Saute sesame seeds in oil in a pan 2-3 minutes until golden. Remove from heat and mix in soy sauce, vinegar, sugar and cayenne.  Rinse and drain noodles in cold water.  Pour onto noodles and mix well.  Add pepper, carrots and onions and toss.  Add salt to taste.  Can cover and chill up to a day ahead