Summer is in full swing! As July moves into August the temperatures are going to keep rising. Lemonade is the iconic drink of summer. Who doesn’t have happy memories of sitting on the porch after playing hard all day as a child with a glass of lemonade at your grandma’s house? Forget the powder mix….
Recipes
Thai Chicken Fried Rice
Savory grains of rice are mixed with fresh summer vegetables, tender chicken, and spicy basil. Thai chicken fried rice is the perfect dish to enjoy anytime, especially in the summer when gardens are bursting with zucchini, bell peppers, string beans, and basil, all of which make up this dish. I am a huge rice fan. Part of…
Fresh Pesto Pasta Salad
Pasta covered with fresh pesto, and mixed with summer veggies make this dish a must have at your next BBQ this summer. Until a couple years ago, I was not a pasta salad fan. I stayed as far from it as I could. Gloppy mayo and bottled dressings never enticed me to try more than…
Thai Satay Peanut Sauce
Creamy and sweet, with a hint of spice. Thai satay peanut sauce is perfection on a spoon. Thai satay peanut sauce is obviously used for dipping chicken satay but it used along side other Thai dishes like fresh rolls as well. I was first introduced to peanut sauce when I went to a Thai restaurant…
Sweet and Spicy Thai Chili Dipping Sauce
Lacto-fermented Thai chili sauce and palm sugar paste make the most delightful pairing for dipping spring rolls and egg rolls alike. Move over sweet and sour sauce, this sweet and spicy Thai chili dipping sauce takes the prize hands down. Thai food and I are BFF’s as far as food goes. I love a bowl…