Recipes for Thanksgiving from the Thai Kitchen

This scrumptious recipe for corn fritters is a delicious fall treat, and it's also vegetarian plus gluten free! The corn fritter batter takes only minutes to stir together, then just drop spoonfuls into hot oil and fry for a few minutes. An easy appetizer or finger food for your Thanksgiving party. For a dip, I like them with Thai Sweet Chili Sauce, which now seems to be available in most grocery stores - look for it in the Asian section. Enjoy!

This fabulous pumpkin soup is healthy, flavorful, and mood enhancing, so a Perfect way to start out your Thanksgiving dinner party! This delicious soup recipe features pumpkin or squash paired with shrimp and/or chunks of fish (any type of white fish fillets will work), plus some healthy greens. Instead of cream, this Thai soup calls for coconut milk, which, aside from being lower in calories and fat than cream, also pairs beautifully with the taste of the pumpkin or squash, making for a delicious soup that is also extremely healthy. ENJOY!

This Thai salad will blow your guests away with its tastebud-awakening flavors and mix of textures. And as a bonus, it's very healthy, low in calories and fat. Featuring green mango, which is easy to get during the fall, this salad is so scrumptious, it'll be sure to win rave reviews from all your culinary fans!

Roast chicken with a Thai twist! This roast chicken recipe is fragrant and moist, and imbued with the flavors of lemon and lime. Learn how to roast a chicken the Thai way (either half a chicken, or a whole chicken). It is delicious as is, or serve it together with my sweet lime sauce for a delectable Thai treat your family and friends (including the kids!) will absolutely love. Makes a great centerpiece for Thanksgiving Day.

Coconut rice makes a terrific accompaniment to most Thai dishes, as well as other world cuisines. Quick and easy, this coconut rice is perfect for a dinner party, as it will stay warm until you're ready to enjoy it.

Star Fruit and Pomegranate, oranges and mangoes - this autumnal fresh-fruit harvest make up the ingredients of a beautiful and healthy new Thai dessert. While star fruit can be eaten fresh, in this recipe it is lightly cooked and then given a tropical-tasting mango-orange sauce. Topped with a drizzle of coconut milk and a sprinkling of pomegranate seeds (optional), this gorgeous, fruit-fresh dessert is sure to make a starry-eyed impression! A nice dessert to celebrate fall's natural splendor.

This custard is spectacular to look at, and wonderful to eat. Makes a great Thanksgiving dessert recipe, and a nice alternative to pumpkin pie. A small pumpkin (or squash) is hollowed out and then filled with an easy Thai custard (a healthier and lower calorie version than traditional custard, plus it's gluten-free!). It is then baked in the oven for an hour. Easily made the day before and kept in the refrigerator until your dinner party. Serve slices cold or warmed up in the microwave with a splash of maple syrup (or your favorite liqueur) and a cup of strong tea or coffee. Enjoy!

Check out this tropical cocktail recipe - a superb drink to celebrate any occasion. This recipe is very easy to make, but will make you look like a pro! A great party drink to enjoy any time of year, evoking images of a tropical beach paradise. Here's to the holidays!

Set the Table and the Mood by making a beautiful centerpiece for your table. This simple but pretty centerpiece is super-easy to make - all you need are some candles and fresh flowers. Give it a try!