So apparently there was a big scare over contaminated peanut butter in the U.S. recently, but we just kept on eating our regular two jars per week and we felt fine. No, we’re not in the pockets of the peanut and peanut butter lobbies (if you must know, our flashy new peanut-powered car was something our kids made for us in art class), we just really love peanut butter and don’t think a little (because it was little) salmonela outbreak should ruin such an integral ingredient in American diets. So, we encourage you to prepare any or all of these 10 Safe Peanut Butter Recipes.

• Chicken with Peanut Mole: Chicken and peanut butter, two staples of the American meal, come together exquisietly in this delicious recipe from the heartland.

• Peanut Butter Pie: Who says you have to settle for peanut butter cups or cupcakes – have a whole pie!

• Peanut Butter Pizza: Like the pie above, but with a little traditional Italian flavor.

• Peanut Butter Casserole: American beef and American peanut butter make the perfect match.

• Fudgy Peanut Butter Cheesecake: cheese and peanut butter go together like peanut butter and jelly.

• Oatmeal Peanut Butter Bars: Peanut buttery goodness on the go.

• Peanut Butter Banana Taco: Not to be confused with a peanut butter taco, which is not a central part of a balanced all-American meal.

• Fried Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich: Because if you’re eating healthy stuff like peanuts and bananas, you’ve earned a little fried dough.

• Spicy Peanut Butter Salad: Hearty American ingredients make a great addition to your favorite “ethnic” foods.

• Elvis’s Peanut Butter, Banana and Bacon Sandwich: Because we’re all The King when we eat peanut butter.