Soy-Ginger Pork with Noodles & Greens
This dish is pure magic. The broth is amazing, and the warm pork, kale, and noodles are incredibly satisfying on a cold winter evening. We use the pressure cooker, but instructions are included to make this dish in the oven.
Butternut Squash Red Curry
This veggie-centric, warming, hearty dish is perfect for cold winter evenings.
Sweet Potato-Coconut Curry with Black-Eyed Peas & Collard Greens
We usually celebrate New Year’s Day with friends at the Salt Lick Barbecue, with the traditional cabbage (cole slaw) and pork (ribs), but this was my first year to have black-eyed peas. They symbolize coins, which along with collard greens to symbolize bills, are thought to bring prosperity throughout the year. We can use all the help we can get this year!
Serve with white rice.
Garlic Noodles
Butter, garlic, soy sauce, fish sauce, and Parmesan seems like a funky combination, but it’s a delicious way to dress a side of noodles.
Vietnamese Sugar Steak
Sugar is in the recipe’s name, but it’s balanced by the fish sauce, lime juice, and garlic in the marinade for this skirt steak, which is seared to medium-rare in a cast iron skillet and then thinly sliced. Serve with garlic broccolini and rice.
Thai Buddha Bowls with Peanut Sauce
After weeks of holiday indulgence, we’re always ready for some post-New Year’s clean eating. This simple bowl of red rice (an earthy whole grain), shredded carrots and cabbage, and edamame is kept interesting with homemade peanut sauce.
Jamy’s Thai Chicken Soup (Chicken Khao Soi)
Poach chicken thighs in a broth of homemade curry paste, coconut milk, and chicken broth, add egg noodles and fish sauce, and top with onions, bean sprouts, cilantro stems, chili oil, and lime wedges.
Serve with an Austrian Grüner Veltliner.
Spicy Beef with Peanuts & Chiles
This spicy, aromatic, delicious dish featuring fish sauce, lime juice, shallots, serrano chiles, cilantro, and basil, is perfect for a date night. It comes together quickly, so have your side dishes ready.
Ali’s Shrimp Curry
My friend Ali served this delicious Thai green curry for a Top Chef watch party. Kaffir lime leaves, fish sauce, coconut milk, fish stock, and Thai basil pack a flavorful punch.
Thai Barbecued Chicken
Marinate chicken in green chiles, lime juice, garlic, fish sauce, and garlic. Grill and serve with a dipping sauce.