11. Rice Noodles in a 'No-Cook' Basil Sauce (Vegetarian & Gluten-free)
D.Schmidt
This is a nice summer noodle recipe owing to the use of fresh basil and the fact that you don't have to cook the sauce. Just soak the rice noodles, whip up the Thai-style pesto, and briefly stir-fry together. ENJOY!
12. Grilled Scallops with Peaches & Red Bell Pepper
D.Schmidt
In this scallop recipe, local peaches have been substituted for mango, but both work deliciously with grilled scallops. Either bay scallops or sea scallops can be used in this recipe. Perfect for a late-summer cookout or barbecue party!
13. Classic Thai BBQ Chicken
Copyright D.Schmidt
Great summer grilling isn't over yet. Before the weather changes, be sure to make this barbecue chicken recipe. Marinated in a tangy Thai concoction, the chicken pieces are then easily grilled to perfection. This is my most popular BBQ chicken recipe - give it a try!
14. Fragrant Thai Steamed Mussels with Fresh Garden Herbs
D.Schmidt
This fragrant steamed mussel recipe makes a superb gourmet appetizer to serve guests, or enjoy it as a main course with that very-special-someone in your life. Fresh herbs which are so plentiful in summer suffuse this mussel dish with loads of flavor. As a bonus, the recipe is simple to put together and will be ready in just minutes. Pair with a nice wine and good company, and ENJOY!
15. Heavenly Pineapple Fried Rice (Served in a Pineapple)
Copyright Darlene A. Schmidt
This tropical summertime dish is a true Thai treat! Fresh pineapple is abundant and inexpensive during the summer months, and this dish is a great way to enjoy it. The recipe includes instructions for carving out the pineapple for serving the rice like they do in Thailand (as shown). Makes a great summer side dish for a cookout or dinner party!
16. Easy Thai Cucumber Salad
Copyright Darlene A. Schmidt
This salad is so good, it's addictive, and it takes only 10 minutes to make! Perfect as a side dish, or add cooked shrimp and enjoy it as the star player.
17. BBQ Chicken with Chili-Lime Sauce
D.Schmidt
If you like good grilled chicken, try this classic and fantastically delicious Thai Grilled Chicken! Simple enough to make, and the results are truly wonderful. Includes a special marinade that imbues the chicken with taste and gives it that beautiful reddish barbecue color. Serve with a Thai sauce that is super-easy to make (no cooking involved!) and gives your grilled chicken that extra hit of flavor. A great recipe to make for everday eating, or for a special cookout or family barbecue. ENJOY!
18. Thai Crab & Cabbage Salad
D.Schmidt
This crab salad is delightfully creamy without all the extra calories and fat associated with most crab salad recipes. This is a very flexible crab salad recipe that tastes great no matter how you toss it. Fresh, frozen, or canned crab meat may be used - all equally good. Give it a try!
19. Easy Thai BBQ Sauce
D.Schmidt
Summer may be coming to an end, but great grilling can continue well into fall. This Thai BBQ sauce is a dark, tangy-sweet sauce with enough spice thrown in the mix to make your meats, fish or seafood, ribs, or just plain old burgers taste amazing.
20. Easy Mango Sorbet (no ice cream-maker required!)
D.Schmidt
This super-easy mango sorbet only takes minutes to make and doesn't involve a lot of stirring - just whip it up and freeze. Serve in a cone or scoop it into dishes for dessert. If serving company, add a little drizzle of coconut liqeur for a truly tropical treat!
