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Kao Thom — Thai Porridge

Kao Thom — Thai Porridge

Thai porridge brings back fond memories from my childhood in Thailand, where I spent many weekends at my cousin’s house. It’s a dish that my favorite uncle would serve for breakfast. The bland taste of the rice porridge would be punctuated by the side dishes that were each full of their own flavors: salty, savory, sweet, sour and pungent. To this day, it’s a comfort food that we enjoy at our home and it brings back warm memories of my cousin who is now half a world away, and my favorite uncle who is no longer alive.

May 23, 2010 | 1 Comment More
Bhutanese Red Rice Salad and a Spicy Asian Red Chile and Pecan Slaw

Bhutanese Red Rice Salad and a Spicy Asian Red Chile and Pecan Slaw

When I was planning Saturday evening’s meal of Hoisin Barbecued Pork, I wanted a grain dish and an appropriate salad-type side. I located a perfect slaw recipe using Mae Ploy’s Thai Sweet Chile Sauce in the dressing at www.epicurious.com. This and a Bhutanese Red Rice Salad would be sensational together.

May 17, 2010 | 2 Comments More
Stuffed Bell Pepper with Saffron Rice, Lentils, Shrimp and Bacon

Stuffed Bell Pepper with Saffron Rice, Lentils, Shrimp and Bacon

One of the great things about making stuffed peppers is the ability to recycle leftovers and/or unused items in your refrigerator or pantry and present them at the table with a fresh new look. The possibilities for stuffing are almost limitless, from vegan and vegetarian all the way to serious carnivore. How about kid-friendly mac and cheese or teach your kids to make their own thick sloppy joe mixture as a stuffing? They will enjoy playing with these colorful and edible packages.

February 7, 2010 | 4 Comments More
Chicken Piccata with Grapes and Capers & Roasted Delicata Squash and Mushroom Risotto

Chicken Piccata with Grapes and Capers • Roasted Delicata Squash and Mushroom Risotto

When I came across a recipe for Sole Piccata with Grapes and Capers in Bon Appétit, I knew I had to try it. It was one of those “Holy capers Batman, this dish goes super kapow!” recipes. The grapes added a bold dimension without overpowering the lemon and capers but stood next to them equal in flavor. This is a weeknight dish that you can have on the table in a reasonably short time and can be dressed up for company if you don’t mind cooking at the last minute.

December 27, 2009 | 6 Comments More
A Deep, Dark and Mysterious Dessert

A Deep, Dark and Mysterious Dessert

Thai Black Sticky Rice Pudding   Our family likes to entertain, and one of the parties we throw is a Lunar New Year Party. We decided to start doing it a few years ago because in Oregon, January and February are pretty gloomy and wet, and everyone’s looking for a pick-me-up after the holidays.   Charles, Mom […]

October 8, 2009 | 5 Comments More