Posts Tagged ‘basil’

Want to add a little Southeast Asian flair to your pesto?  This recipe is filled with fresh basil, cilantro and mint with a touch saltiness from the fish sauce and heat from the srircha.   It’s bright and fresh and perfect for a summer night.  I love this recipe because just like Italian pesto, you [...]

Don’t just love it when you order crispy calamari at a restaurant?  It’s crispy and flavorful but doesn’t leave you feeling heavy.  Maybe you thought you couldn’t tackle it home but I’m here to tell you that it’s super simple and fast.  Here’s my Thai version with the crispy calamari perched atop mixed greens, tomatoes [...]

Even though summer has come to a close, it’s still warm enough to throw some steaks on the grill for most of you.  I love this Thai Steak Salad recipe because it turns an everyday grilled steak into an exciting symphony of salty, hot, sweet and sour flavors from the lemongrass, lime and orange juices, [...]

A whole fish is served at celebratory occasions in Asia because fish symbolizes abundance.  What’s abundantly clear about this dish is that it’s incredibly healthy and super yummy.  Roasted in the oven without any oil,  the results are tender, flaky, moist and delicious!  When serving this recipe, the head of the fish should be pointed [...]

I have something  to share.  Thai cooking is easy peasy.  I’m not kidding.  I’ve been experimenting a lot lately with all the amazing salty, sour, hot and sweet flavors found in Thai cuisine and can’t believe how quickly I can whip something up in my wok or frying pan.  This simple Thai stir-fry can be [...]