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Celebrate the Holiday Season with some Thai Party Food!

Thai Finger Food Recipes

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Go international and really spice things up this holiday season with these special Thai appetizers and party foods. Thai is now the most popular of all world cuisines, and for good reason. Your guests will be impressed by the fragrance, flavors, and variety of textures that combine to create a taste explosion with every bite. Happy holidays!

1. Easy Baked Coconut Shrimp (New!)

Baked Coconut ShrimpCopyright Darlene A. Schmidt, 12/07/09
This Easy Baked Coconut Shrimp recipe is great if you're looking to make something special to serve as an appetizer or finger food, but don't want to spend too long making it. Unlike most coconut shrimp recipes which are deep-fried, this one is easily baked up in the oven. Makes a great party finger food - healthy too!

2. Easy Mango-Coconut Dip (New!)

Thai Mango DipCopyright Darlene A. Schmidt
This Mango Sauce/Dip is easy to make, and always gets rave reviews when I serve it to company. A little coconut milk helps enhance the mango and give it a rich tropical flavor, while a touch of lime juice keeps it on the savory side. Great as a dip for nearly any of the appetizers in this collection (wonderful with coconut shrimp)!

3. Spicy Roasted Green Peas (New!)

Roasted PeasCopyright Darlene A. Schmidt
Roasted peas make a delicious (and healthy) party food, and they're easy to make. The results are very nut-like in texture (one of my friends wouldn't believe they were peas and not some kind of new nut!). Try this Asian-style snack/party food!

4. Mini Thai Shrimp Lettuce Wraps (New!)

Mini Shrimp Lettuce WrapsCopyright Darlene A. Schmidt
If you're looking for a delicious appetizer, try making up a platter of these Thai Shrimp Mini Lettuce Wraps! These bite-size wraps are just perfect for a party finger food. Each mini wrap provides a burst of Thai flavors that are meant to hit different parts of the palate all at once, awakening your taste-buds and sending you straight to food heaven. ENJOY!

5. Beautiful Thai Fresh Rolls

Thai Fresh Rolls - a bouquet!Copyright Darlene A. Schmidt, 13/11/09
Welcome guests this holiday season with a "bouquet" of Thai fresh rolls. They're a beautiful party finger food, plus delicious and healthy too!

6. Easy Baked Chili-Garlic Shrimp

Chili-Garlic ShrimpD.Schmidt
This wonderful Thai shrimp recipe is easy to make and superb for a party. Medium to jumbo shrimp are tossed in a spicy chili-garlic sauce, then broiled in the oven for just a few minutes. Add toothpicks and serve as a party food, or enjoy with rice as a main entree. This spicy shrimp recipe will be a hit with your friends and family, and it's ready in less than 30 minutes! Includes make-ahead tips for parties.

7. Chicken Satay Sticks (grilled or oven-broiled)

Chicken SatayD.Schmidt
This appetizer/party food takes a little more preparation - but you'll find the taste more than worth the effort. If you've never had homemade satay, then you're going to be blown away by the succulent taste of this recipe. Strips of chicken (or beef) are marinated in a special Thai paste, then skewered and grilled on the BBQ or broiled in your oven. It is then served with homemade peanut sauce for the ultimate taste sensation.

8. Coconut Shrimp

coconut shrimpD.Schmidt
Imagine biting into a succulent deep-fried shrimp covered in a light tempura-like batter flavored with the taste of coconut - scrumptious! This Coconut Shrimp recipe is fantastic to serve as an appetizer, tapas plate, or party food. Excellent eaten on its own, or served with a dip (like my fresh mango salsa - see next recipe below). As a bonus, this coconut shrimp recipe includes instructions for a gluten-free version (which is just as yummy!), so no one has to miss out. ENJOY!

9. Tangy-Sticky Ribs

Tender Thai RibsCopyright Darlene A. Schmidt, 11/13/09
This Thai ribs recipe creates tender, tangy-sticky ribs. Makes a terrific finger food for a party, but be sure to make lots, as they'll be gone in minutes!

10. Best Crab Cakes

Thai Crab Cakes - Best Ever!D.Schmidt
These easy-to-make crab cakes are guaranteed to melt in your mouth! You and your friends will definitely be wowed by how deliciously moist they are - not be mention imbued with wonderful Thai flavors. This crab cake recipe makes an elegant appetizer, finger food, or entree to serve guests, but is also easy enough to cook up as an everyday treat. Just follow the simple instructions and learn how to make the best crab cakes you've ever tried!

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