Tom yum soup is one of my favorite starters at Thai restaurants because it’s simple, light, and flavorful. This soup is the perfect blend of the 3 main simple flavors which include lemongrass, ginger, and kafir lime leaves, boiled in water. This soup is one of the first dishes we learned how to make in…
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Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies (vegan option, contains gluten)
These cookies are the perfect freshly baked hot chocolate chip cookies! This recipe has been passed down to me and adapted from my aunt, who is vegan. These cookies, along with her Banana Nut Bread, were one of my favorite desserts to enjoy when I came back home from college. Instead of baking the entire…
Peanut Sauce (gluten-free, vegan)
A basic peanut sauce recipe is great to have when making Thai food. I’ve made Thai peanut sauce with peanut butter several times, but this recipe uses freshly roasted peanuts to give it an authentic taste. This sauce was adapted from a cooking class my husband and I took in Thailand. It can be used…
Red Curry Paste (gluten-free, vegan)
Even though you can buy red curry paste from any store, it’s nice to be able to make it fresh from scratch. The great thing about this paste is you can make it ahead of time and keep it refrigerated for 1-2 months or even freeze it to use in all your Thai dishes at…
Thailand: Vegetarian Cooking Classes at May Kaidee’s Resturant
Even though I’ve made my version of thai food several times in my own kitchen, I still have yet to recreate the exact authentic thai flavors. And where best to learn how to make great Thai Food than from Thailand itself! My husband and I recently came back from a trip to Thailand/Cambodia and had…
Cucumber Dip (gluten-free, contains dairy)
While trying to come up with appetizers for our Christmas party this year, I decided to make this simple, yet delicious cucumber yogurt dill dip on some slices of french bread, topped with a slice of cucumber. I originally tasted this dip at a friends place and decided to re-create it at home. I recommend…
Penne a la Vodka (vegan, gluten-free)
At Italian restaurants, I have always had the problem of deciding between a red tomato based pasta dish or a rich creamy based pasta dish until I came across this pasta sauce which combines the best of both worlds – Pink Sauce! This by far is my favorite sauce to go on any Italian pasta…
Banana Nut Bread (vegan, gluten-free)
Ever buy bananas intending on eating them but realize weeks have gone by and they’re too ripe? Use those bananas with this perfect recipe and you’ll be grateful you forgot to eat them! Bananas make this bread taste really moist. I like to add chopped walnuts, cranberries, and chocolate chips, but feel free to modify…
Wacky Chocolate Cake (vegan, contains gluten)
Whether or not I’m looking for something vegan, this chocolate cake recipe is full-proof, easy to make, and goes well with any decor/frosting. It’s the first time I’ve used the combination of vinegar and baking soda to replace eggs. The reaction between the two is the basis of its use as a levening agent in…
Sugar Cookies w/Icing (contains dairy, contains gluten)
Sugar cookies are very basic and great to make during the holidays. No matter what type of sweet tooth you have, you can enjoy them anytime. When it comes to making sugar cookies, be as creative as you want! They can be made round and simple, or the dough can be rolled out and cut…