
D.SchmidtWhat to do with all that beautiful fall produce? How about making a delicious vegetable stir-fry? Feel free to experiment with your own choice of veggies, whatever is fresh and available where you live. Great as a side dish, or make it into the main course by adding cashews, shrimp, slices of chicken, or tofu as a protein source. ENJOY!

D.SchmidtThis Thai Red Curry Recipe is fragrant and sumptuous, and can be made anywhere from mild to red-hot, depending on your taste. It starts with a homemade Thai red curry paste which is easily put together with your food processor or blender. Add coconut milk, chicken, and some vegetables, and you have a healthy and hearty fall curry that will awaken your senses and boost your mood!

D.SchmidtThis fish curry tastes so delectable, you won't believe how fast and easy it is to make! Fillets of fish (any type, fresh or frozen) are simmered in a rich Thai curry sauce including vegetables for a healthy one-pot dish. Like all curries, this fish curry makes excellent leftovers as well as hot lunches to take to work. And it's ready in less than 30 minutes!

D.SchmidtThis Thai Shrimp Coconut Curry features the bright colors of autumn - yellow, red, and orange. The curry sauce recipe is easy to make - just stir together a few basic ingredients, or blend them up in a food processor, chopper, or blender. You'll love this simple, yet gourmet Thai dish!

D.Schmidt for About.comThis Sweet & Sour Chicken recipe is a family favorite at our house, plus it's easy to make because you don't have to bread and fry the chicken first - it's all stir-fried up together and believe me, the taste is so good, you won't miss the breading one bit! And of course that means this dish is low-fat and low-calorie too. Makes a wonderful fall meal any night of the week.

D.SchmidtThis Thai Yellow Fried Rice is colorful, easy to make, and tastes amazing. Made with fresh or frozen shrimp, this fried rice recipe also features greens, such as spring onion, fresh coriander, and peas. Turmeric is the special ingredient that makes the fried rice yellow, and because of its incredible health benefits, the addition of this spice makes this recipe a good-for-you treat.

D.SchmidtIf you like coconut rice, try this delicious Thai coconut saffron rice recipe. Instead of choosing between saffron rice and coconut rice, I've combined the two into one recipe. The result is a beautifully golden rice that tastes wonderful and is great to serve company or take to a dinner party or potluck. And it's easy to make, too!

D.SchmidtThis custard is spectacular to look at, and wonderful to eat. Makes a great Halloween or Thanksgiving dessert recipe, and a nice alternative to pumpkin pie.

Copyright Darlene A. Schmidt, 05/31/10This moist Pineapple-Mango Upside Down Cake is picture perfect and delicious with a caramel topping (plus optional caramel side sauce). It is made Thai-style with coconut milk and fresh mango for the ultimate tropical cake. Makes a colorful addition to your fall table when serving guests.

D.SchmidtTry this fantastically easy recipe for Mango Sorbet! Quick and simple to make, and there's no stove involved. You'll need only a blender or food processor. This sorbet is creamier than most, halfway between sorbet and ice cream, but still light and full of mango flavor.