Thai

Thai food is a balancing act of sweet, salty, sour and spicy, and when it’s done right, every bite is exciting. These recipes bring those big, bright flavors home, from crispy air fryer moo nam tok to sweet, creamy mango sticky rice.

In this collection you’ll find grilled meats, fresh salads, noodle dishes, curries and desserts inspired by Thai street food and home cooking. I’ll walk you through how to balance fish sauce, lime, palm sugar and chilies so your dishes taste vibrant, not flat.

Thai cooking is easier than you might think. Most dishes come together quickly once you know a few key ingredients and techniques, and every recipe here is written to help you get it right the first time. Whether you love it fiery or mild, you’ll find something here to make tonight.

Nam Tok Cover Photo
Appetizers, Thai

Nam Tok / Waterfall Beef

I’ve been completely obsessed with Nam Tok, also known as Thai Waterfall Beef, lately. There’s something about the bright, tangy, and herb-forward flavors of this dish that pairs perfectly with juicy steak, which I just can’t get enough of. To me, it embodies everything I […]

Chicken Larb Gai Cover Photo
Entrees, Thai

Chicken Larb Gai

There’s something truly magical about Southeast Asian food, and even beyond the Vietnamese food I grew up with, I would say that region produces my favorite type of food. The flavors are bold, vibrant, and unapologetically layered—sweet, salty, sour, spicy, and everything in between. Now, […]

Mango Sticky Rice
Sweets, Thai

Mango Sticky Rice

Mango sticky rice might be one of my favorite desserts of all time. If you’re like me and you don’t have a huge sweet tooth, this is the absolute perfect dessert that’s not too sweet—which, honestly, might be the best compliment for an Asian dessert! […]