Articles Index

Thai Coconut-Lime Shrimp (for Oven or Grill!)

This easy & delicious recipe for Thai shrimp/prawns will be sure to please all the seafood lovers at your table. Four key Thai ingredients - coconut, lime, coriander, and chili - combine to create a marinade and dipping sauce that marry beautifully with the tender succulence of shrimp. Just marinate, then either grill or oven-broil to perfection (in case weather doesn't cooperate, this dish can also be made in your oven - see recipe for details). ENJOY!

Thai BBQ/Grilled Steak (Easy to Make!)

You and your family as well as guests will rave over this Thai BBQ steak, and it also happens to be easy to make. Just stir together the simple marinade mixture, massage into the steak, and marinade as long as possible (up to 24 hours) before throwing onto a hot grill. The marinade is the key to this special recipe, which is Thai in original with some influence from the Chinese-Thai sector. In Thailand they normally slice up the steak and serve over a salad, but this steak is so good, you'll want it eat it the traditional way - with your choice of rice or potatoes and vegetables/salad. My husband has tested and re-tested this recipe, and declares it his absolute favorite. I hope it will also become yours.

Easy Saffron Rice Recipe

This easy recipe for saffron rice hails from the south of Thailand. Saffron rice makes dinner extra special, and is nearly as easy to make as regular rice. You needn't own a rice cooker to make this recipe either - it's boiled in a pot on the stove, but tastes every bite like steamed rice! And unlike most saffron rice recipes, this one is fat-free and extremely healthy. Enjoy!

Easy Thai Cucumber Salad Recipe

This Thai cucumber salad recipe is EASY to make and brimming with the quintessential tastes of Thai cooking! And it takes only 10 minutes to prepare! It's also one of my all-time favorite salads of any and all cuisines. Serve this unique and healthy salad as a side dish at dinner, or as a light and tasty lunch or snack. Also a great salad recipe for a party, BBQ, picnic, or potluck party, since it can be made as you're going out the door!

Easy Thai Chicken Satay (served with Easy Peanut Sauce)

This easy Thai Chicken Satay turns out so juicy and flavorful, you'll want to make it for guests as well as family. As a bonus, this satay recipe can be made in your oven as well as on the grill, depending upon your weather and cooking preference. I have made it in the middle of winter, as well as at the height of summer - always good no matter what. There are as many different Thai satay recipes as there are Thai chefs, each one preferring his or her own special marinade. This one is authentic but still easy - give it a try!

Easy Honey-Garlic Lemon Chicken

This is hands-down my favorite baked chicken, and it's SO easy! This Thai chicken is baked in a simple lemon sauce infused with garlic and chili for a very moist and delicious dish you'll want to serve guests. Best of all, you can whip it up in just mintues, then let it bake for an hour while you get on with other things. You family will love it, and even the kids will ask for seconds!

Easy Coconut Pancakes (gluten/lactose-free)

These coconut pancakes are quick and easy to fry up. More like crepes in their thinness, in Thailand these coconut pancakes are usually sold as a snack food at the marketplaces (just rolled up and eaten on their own), but I find they make a great weekend breakfast/brunch dish, especially with a little syrup poured over. And because they're made with rice flours instead of wheat, this is a naturally gluten-free pancake recipe. (They are also lactose free) ENJOY!

Thai Mango Chicken

This Thai recipe for Mango Chicken is healthy and certain to please everyone's taste. Slices of flour-dusted chicken are pan fried, then simmered in a tangy mango sauce made with fresh mangos (if mangos are out of season, canned may be substituted). Since this recipe is a little labor intensive (though well worth the effort), I'm including a quick & easy version for the busy cook. Make this dish for your friends or family - they won't be able to thank you enough!

Classic Thai Chicken Fried Rice

This simple, yet wonderful recipe for Chicken Fried Rice will please everyone at your table. It's easy to make and just as tasty as the fried rice you'll get at your favorite Asian restaurant. If you happen to have 'old' rice (leftover from other meals), fried rice is the perfect way to use it up. But even freshly-made rice makes for great fried rice when fried up in the right way and with the right sauces. The dish includes mushrooms, peas, and is topped off with spring onion or fresh basil. Serve with Thai chili sauce on the side for those who like it extra spicy, and ENJOY!

Pad Thai Sauce Recipe

Pad Thai sauce is very easy to make, and this pad thai sauce recipe will tell you how to do it. Pad Thai noodles are becoming very popular around the world, and can easily be made at home if you have the right ingredients. The key to good pad thai sauce is tamarind. Tamarind is a kind of tropical fruit that comes in pods. For pad thai sauce, the best way to buy tamarind is in a jar as a paste (available at Asian or Indian food stores).

Easy Garlic Shrimp

Sumptuous, succulent shrimp... That's my Thai Garlic Stir Fry Shrimp recipe - and it takes only 15 minutes to make! Sweet, yet mildly spicy and garlicky, it's the perfect dish to serve at a party as an appetizer or finger food. Also makes an excellent entree for lunch or dinner (just serve with crusty French bread or rice). Even your kids will go wild for these shrimp! Once you try this shrimp stir fry, you're going to want to keep this 5-star recipe close at hand - for life!

Easy Tom Yum Soup with Coconut Milk ("Tom Khaa")

Aside from being one of the most popular soups in the world, Tom Yum Soup has many health benefits, due its potent combination of herbs and spices. In fact, this Thai soup is currently under scientific study, as it appears to have immune-boosting power as a natural remedy for cold and flu viruses. In my version of the recipe, I've added coconut milk ("Tom Khaa") which I find makes the soup richer tasting while still keeping it super healthy. ENJOY!

Easy Tom Yum Gai (Thai Chicken Soup)

This Tom Yum Gai (Thai Chicken Soup) is simple to make and incredibly tasty! And it's even healthier than Western-style chicken soups owing to the potent mix of herbs and spices that add so much flavor and richness to the broth. It's also a very versatile soup in that nearly any type of vegetable can be added that you like - or throw in some noodles and you have a wonderful Thai-style chicken noodle soup. Well known for its soothing warmth as well as its incredible health benefits, this soup is bound to wisk away any cold or flu symtoms and leave you feeling both soothed and energized. ENJOY!

Easy Thai Coconut Curry Chicken (with Sweet Potato)

This homemade Coconut Curry Chicken recipe is cooked entirely from scratch, yet is very easy to prepare. You won't find any curry powder in this recipe - that's because I'm using the original spices that go into curry powder (without the other additives you'll find in most commercial brands). And there's no need to make a separate curry paste either - the sauce is cooked up right in the pan for an easy, everyday curry perfect for both family and guests alike. ENJOY!

Thai Mango Chicken Skewers

These beautiful Mango Skewers are grilled up using a delicious Thai mango marinade that doubles as a dipping sauce for serving. Perfect for a summer cookout or BBQ party, but you can also cook these in your oven if the weather doesn't cooperate (instructions provided). This dish is bound to please both family and friends, and is simple to put together too. Accompany with plain rice or my Easy Coconut Rice for a gourmet-good Thai dish you'll love to serve. ENJOY!

Quick & Easy Stir-Fried Spinach

For an easy and oh so delicious spinach dish, try this Asian-style Stir-Fried Spinach. It's a cinch to make - you'll have it on your table in 15 minutes or less. Makes a great side dish to nearly any meal, especially if you're planning an Asian-themed entree. ENJOY!

Thai Fish Coconut Curry (Easy!)

This wonderful Thai Fish Coconut Curry pops with flavor and is so delicious, you'll want to serve it next time you're entertaining. The curry sauce recipe is really easy to make from scratch - just stir together the ingredients, or blend them up in a food processor, chopper, or blender. Also contributing to this sumptuous curry are pineapple chunks, plus coconut milk and dry toasted coconut for a tropical-tasting fish curry you'll want to make again and again!

Thai Green Curry Recipe (authentic & easy!)

This authentic Thai green curry recipe is easy to make and tastes like it came from your favorite Thai restaurant! Unlike most green curry recipes, this one doesn't call for packaged curry paste - instead, everything is made fresh, resulting in the best possible taste and greatest health benefits. Just follow these easy directions to a great Thai green curry you'll want to make again and again!

Thai Curry Fried Rice with Pineapple (Easy!)

This Thai curry flavored rice is so simple to make and so delicious! It can be made as a side dish, or add shrimp or chicken for a full course meal. The Thais always add pineapple chunks to their curried rice, and I find this makes for the most wonderful tasting results. Currents or raisins can also be added, as well as cashews. This special fried rice is one of the signature dishes of Thailand, usually served in a carved out pineapple. Give it a try - you'll love it!

Thai Magic Paste Recipe (Easy!)

Thai Magic Paste is one those secret Thai ingredients that gives Thai food its wonderful and unique taste. I'm not sure who coined the term, but I know of so many Thai chefs who start with this paste that I suppose someone finally decided to give it a name. And it is indeed a magical thing! - you'll approve of the name too, once you make it! ENJOY!

Easy Classic Chicken Curry (with Curry Powder)

This Easy Curry Recipe is made with curry powder for fast and delicious results! This is a classic curry chicken dish that will please all tastes, whether you prefer Indian or Southeast-Asian style curry. Add your own choice of additional vegetables (green beans, eggplant, and/or tomato work well), and you can also choose your preferred cooking method - either stovetop or in the oven. Any way you cook it, this easy curry is bound to please even the toughest curry critic at your table. ENJOY!

Easy Curry Powder Recipe

This easy recipe for Homemade Curry Powder creates the best tasting curry powder I've ever tried - sooo much better than store-bought, and healthier too (commercial curry powders tend to add lots of fillers and preservatives). You'll love the results you'll get with this curry powder recipe, which makes for delicious-tasting curries that are a cinch to make (for an easy recipe using this powder, just follow the link at the end of the recipe). ENJOY!

Thai Stir-fried Vegetables with Garlic, Ginger, and Lime

Making a "simple stir fry" isn't all that simple. Getting the stir fry sauce to taste just right is usually a challenge. But my Thai stir-fried vegetables is a no-fail recipe, mostly because the stir-fry sauce is made before beginning to fry the vegetables, allowing you to adjust the flavor according to your taste. Try it as a side dish, or make it the main course. Nuts, tofu, wheat gluten, or slices of chicken (if you are non-vegetarian) can be added as a protein source - you'll love it!

Easy Thai Chicken Stir-Fry (with Mushrooms, Snow Peas, and Fresh Basil)

This easy chicken stir fry recipe is quick to make and tastes better than take-out! It's also extremely healthy. Strips of chicken breast or thigh are stir-fried together with mushrooms, bell pepper, and snow peas in a delicious Thai stir fry sauce. Or add your own choice of vegetables, depending on what you have in your refrigerator (broccoli, carrots, and celery also work well). This chicken stir fry makes a quick and delicious dinner - just serve with rice and you're done!

Sweet & Spicy Glazed Cashews

These Thai glazed cashews are a tantalizing combination of sweet, salty and spicy, making them an excellent beer nut or snack food. Perfect for the holiday season, these glazed nuts can be made in a matter of minutes and served alongside your party platters. Great with beer and cocktails, but also delicious sprinkled over salads or desserts (excellent on ice cream!). Or fill a pretty jar with these glazed nuts and give them away as a gift to the Thai food lover on your list. ENJOY!