Best Summer Recipes!

Try this Thai recipe for Grilled Scallops with Peaches and Red Pepper! In this scallop recipe, local peaches have been substituted for mango, which I find works better with the fresh taste of the scallops. Either bay scallops or sea scallops can be used in this recipe, and both are equally delightful. Perfect for a cookout or barbecue party! ENJOY!

Unique and sensuous - that's the only way to describe this tantalizing Thai salad! Roses are one of the most luxurious and delicious of edible flowers, and they make this dish especially beautiful, not to mention very gourmet. If you have roses blooming in your garden, use one of two of these - if not, you can easily pick some up on your way home (washing instructions included with recipe). Create culinary waves by serving it at your next dinner party, or take it to a potluck or cookout!

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 Thai herbs which are so plentiful in summer suffuse this mussel dish with loads of flavor. As a bonus, this mussel recipe is simple to put together and will be ready in just minutes. Pair with a nice wine and good company, and 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 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!

This is a nice summer noodle recipe, owing to the use of fresh basil which is easy to find during the summer months. Also, 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!

Just in time for summer, this tropical Thai grilled shrimp salad recipe makes dinner fun, beautiful, and easy as a summer breeze! Grilled shrimp are always delicious, but when paired with grilled pineapple and tossed up with fresh greens and a cool coconut salad dressing, they're spectacular. Medium to large shrimp are marinated together with wedges of fresh pineapple, then grilled for about 10 minutes. Serve with a glass of your favorite white wine, and this grilled shrimp salad turns into a truly gourmet treat. ENJOY!

Fresh halibut is easy to find during the summer months, and grilling fish isn't as difficult as it seems, especially halibut steaks, which cook easily without falling apart. The Thai marinade is put together in a matter of minutes, and as a bonus, it doubles as a glaze/dipping sauce. This halibut steak recipe makes a quick and easy meal for everyday, but is also elegant enough to serve at your next barbecue or cookout. Enjoy!

This Thai Orange Salad is a summer sensation! Wonderfully good, yet also very healthy and low in calories and fat. Makes for a perfect summer meal - either as an elegant lunch or a light and beautiful dinner. For this special salad, strips of chicken breast are easily broiled in your oven or grilled on the barbecue. While the cooking is going on, you can quickly put together the salad dressing and garden greens. Pair with a glass of white wine, and this Thai Orange Chicken Salad makes for a truly fine dining experience!

Thai iced tea is easy to make and wonderfully refreshing to drink. Various types of tea can be used in this recipe for iced tea, from Ceylon to orange pekoe (or any black tea, such as Assam) to green tea. While packaged iced tea mixes appear attractively easy to make, once you try making iced tea from scratch, you'll wonder why you never did it before - it's nearly as easy, and tastes far better! It's also healthier for you (no chemicals, colorings, or preservatives). So make up a jug of Thai iced tea today and see for yourself how simple and thirst-quenching it is!