Get Your Party Started with some Thai Finger / Party Food!

These fresh rolls are truly a refreshing change from regular spring rolls, and they're also much healthier. Includes a recipe for homemade peanut sauce (not made with peanut butter, but real peanuts!). Make up a "bouquet" for your holiday party and create culinary waves. They're a beautiful party food to look at - AND to eat!

This delicious Thai treat makes a great party appetizer. Golden Purses are a classic Thai snack or appetizer with shrimp or crab meat as the main ingredient (roasted chicken or turkey can also be substituted). It's a Thai recipe that's easy to make, and can be put together ahead of time if you're planning on having company. ENJOY!

This simple Thai version of calamari is crisp and delicious - especially when dipped in my special Thai coconut dip. This dish makes a great appetizer or fun party finger food. As this recipe will demonstrate, fried calamari needn't be as difficult as it sounds - simply cut the squid into rings, dip the rings in a simple flour mixture, and fry. Mmmm.... easy and delicious!

This Thai-fusion mango salsa recipe is so easy, it takes just minutes to prepare. Simply toss the ingredients in your food processor, or chop and combine by hand. Either way, this simple salsa tastes divine! Use it as a dip for cooked prawns (makes a great party dish), or tortilla chips. Included are instructions on how to buy and cut a mango. ENJOY!

This Thai recipe for lettuce wraps is quick and easy to make. It's also a fun dish to eat, either as an appetizer or as part of a main course. Serve the filling on a platter with whole iceburg lettuce leaves on the side, and let your friends and family wrap their own. They'll love the combination of crisp, cold lettuce with the warm, flavorful filling. And it's a low-calorie, low-fat treat that's also very nutritious, whether made vegetarian or with meat or seafood.

This scallop recipe will teach you everything you need to know to cook fantastic pan-seared scallops. Very gourmet, this appetizer is surprisingly easy to make - the cooking time is literally 10 minutes! And the results? If you like seafood, you're going to fall in love with these melt-in-your-mouth scallops, as well as the sumptuously simple sauce that accompanies them. Great for serving at a dinner party as an appetizer, or for a romantic tapas for two. Enjoy!

Unlike spring rolls, summer rolls are not deep-fried - they're fresh and crisp like summer itself, plus rich in flavor and texture. Thai Summer Rolls are a meal unto themselves, including adequate servings of protein, carbs, and greens (vegetarian instructions included). But they also make an excellent appetizer (see recipe). So why not try this easy recipe and taste the freshness of summer all rolled up in one neat little package?!

If you like spicy, you'll love these hot red chili peppers! This fun recipe starts with an assortment of chili peppers which are anywhere from 2 - 4 inches long. Experiment with jalapeño, red peppers, or banana peppers (these are especially hot). Or, if you prefer a milder dish, look for small sweet peppers (these come in assorted colors). Stuffed with shrimp or chicken meat plus Thai herbs, these peppers are then dipped in a simple batter and fried. Superb for an appetizer, or enjoy them with a Thai salad for a complete meal! As a bonus, the peppers can be stuffed ahead of time, then quickly fried when your guests arrive.

Try this recipe for crispy fried tofu you can enjoy as a finger food! Excellent dipped in Sweet Thai Chili Sauce, which is available at most large grocery store chains these days. A great choice for vegetarians!

These Thai Glazed Ribs are oven baked, which makes them delicious any time of year. They're very easy to make, and oh so delicious. The simple marinade is what makes this recipe sing - a combination of Thai sauces, honey, and coconut milk plus a touch of chili - delish!

Looking for a tropical cocktail recipe for your party or get-together? Try this Thai Mango Passion Cocktail. It's very easy to make, but will make you look like a pro! A perfect summer drink that looks and tastes like summer sunshine. Serve this Thai mango cocktail with some Thai finger foods and really spice things up. Cheers!