Yum Makeua Yao

This is a simple but elegant grilled eggplant Thai salad. This is another of those wonderful dishes that should be on all Thai restaurants' menus. Powdered dried shrimps are used in this version but grilled prawns will work beautifully with the smokey and silky eggplants as well. 

Thai salads are generally served as part of a Thai meal with plenty of steamed rice, rather different from the western notion of what a salad is. There you have it, 5 simple and delicious Thai salads that require very little or no cooking at all.

Panang Gai

This 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 curry dish that will awaken your senses and boost your mood. Note that although this dish would traditionally have been simmered over a fire or stovetop, I've adapted it to be cooked in the oven, allowing you to get on with your day. Feel free to use the traditional method if you prefer. ENJOY!