Art and Craft of Entertaining or Simply Thai

Art and Craft of Entertaining

Author: Kimberly Kennedy

Where do I begin?

That's the question we start with when thinking about throwing a party -- and for many of us, that's the question we end with, too. We may like the idea of entertaining friends and family in our home, but the details -- those how to's of planning the party, making the food, and playing hostess -- can quickly overwhelm us, prompting us to tuck away the idea, waiting for another, better time. But it doesn't have to be that way. With The Art and Craft of Entertaining, author Kimberly Kennedy provides all the information and inspiration you need to plan, organize, and carry out a successful no-stress event. Marry some of her ideas with your own, and you'll be on the way to developing your style, gaining confidence as a hostess and elsewhere in your life.

Whether you're throwing a cocktail party, a baby shower, or an intimate dinner for two, The Art and Craft of Entertaining will take you there, step-by-step. Instructive and encouraging, this essential book lays the groundwork for entertaining with style, demonstrating how to craft a perfect invitation for any occasion, organize your supplies into versatile and efficient arsenals, and plan a satisfying meal without breaking your budget. The Art and Craft of Entertaining shows how to mix passion with planning so that you can throw the party of your dreams.

Inspiration without intimidation.

That's The Art and Craft of Entertaining.

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Reality-show winner Kennedy tells us how to be Wickedly Perfect. Another Martha in the making? Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

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Simply Thai

Author: Nathan Hyam

Thai cuisine offers some of the most complex and delicious flavors to be found in the world of food. Often, however, with its myriad of seemingly exotic ingredients and methods, it is impossible to replicate in your kitchen. But take heart! New Thai Cuisine shows you how the wonderful tastes of Thailand can be prepared in your own home. Chef Nathan Hyam has studied Thai cuisine for over a decade and has mastered the art of Thai cooking for Western kitchens. With practical tips on how to substitute ingredients to adjust to your palate and how to master Thai cooking techniques, you'll soon find yourself on an exotic journey of the tastebuds.

Table of Contents:

	Acknowledgments	x
	Introduction	1
	Curry Pastes, Sauces and Broths	7
	Red Curry Paste	8
	Green Curry Paste	9
	Panaeng Curry Paste	10
	Massaman Curry Paste	11
	Roasted Chili Paste	12
	Creamy Peanut Sauce	13
	Pineapple Peanut Sauce	14
	Thai Hoisin Peanut Sauce	15
	Tamarind Peanut Sauce	16
	Sweet Hot Tamarind Sauce	16
	Coconut Ginger Sauce	17
	Honey Lime Sauce	17
	Yellow Curry Sauce	18
	Nam Pla Prig	18
	Dipping Sauce for Dumplings	19
	Apricot Ginger Dipping Sauce	20
	Green Peppercorn Dip	20
	Quick Sweet and Sour Chili Sauce	21
	Sweet Chili Sauce	22
	Ginger Cream Sauce	23
	Smoked Oyster Coconut Sauce	24
	Thai Chicken Stock	25
	Lemon Grass Broth	26
	Appetizers	27
	Minced Chicken and Water Chestnut Dumplings	28
	Khanom Krok Coconut Dumplings	29
	Duck and Mushroom Potstickers with Apricot Ginger Dipping Sauce	30
	Spinach and Mushroom Potstickers	31
	Sweet Corn Patties	32
	Fish and Vegetable Patties	33
	Yam and Sesame Patties	34
	Spicy Street Satay	35
	Pork Satay	36
	Coconut Marinated Chicken Satay	37
	Spinach and Peanut Dip	38
	Thai Spring Rolls	39
	Barbecued Duck and Mushroom Fresh Spring Rolls	40
	Northern Thai Whiskey-Marinated Chicken Wings	41
	Chicken Wings in Lemon Grass Red Wine Sauce	42
	Herbed and Sweetened Prawns	43
	Lettuce Wraps	44
	Leaf-wrapped Rice Noodles with Savories	45
	Sanit's Sweet Chili Dip for Green Mango	46
	Soups	47
	Thai Roasted Vegetable and Chicken Soup	48
	Thai Shrimp and Jasmine Rice Soup	49
	Chicken and Coconut Milk Soup	50
	Tom Yam Prawn Soup	51
	Tom Yam Chicken Soup	52
	Coriander Broth with Prawn and Pork Dumplings	53
	Herbed Prawn and Vegetable Soup	54
	Salmon, Tamarind and Ginger Soup	55
	Vegetarian Tom Yam Soup	56
	Country-Style Hot and Sour Soup	57
	Salads	59
	Chicken, Prawn and Fruit Salad	60
	Chopped Chicken Salad	61
	Southern Thai Bean Thread Noodle and Chicken Salad	62
	Northern Thai Shrimp Salad	63
	Lemon Grass Beef Salad	64
	Green Bean Salad with Coconut Milk Dressing	65
	Som Tam Green Papaya Salad	66
	Peanut Sesame Noodle Salad	67
	Keow's Roasted Eggplant Salad	68
	Cucumber Chili Salad	69
	Fish and Seafood	71
	Salmon in Rice Paper Wraps with Coconut Ginger Sauce	72
	Salmon Baked in Banana Leaves	73
	Roasted Rock Fish with Coconut and Mango	74
	Monkfish in Green Coconut Curry Sauce	75
	Grilled Pomfret with Tamarind Chili Sauce	76
	Grilled Squid with Tamarind Chili Sauce	77
	Baa Wan's Squid Stir-fry	78
	Red Snapper and Prawns in Lemon Grass Coconut Curry Sauce	79
	Chili Garlic Prawns with Asparagus	80
	Tiger Prawns with Thai Herb Pesto Sauce	81
	Prawns with Ginger Cream Sauce	82
	Phuket Prawns	83
	Lemon Grass Curried Mussels	84
	Seared Scallops and Basil Mango Sauce	85
	Whiskey and Coconut Marinated Seared Scallops	86
	Steamed Seafood Custard	87
	Poultry	89
	Lime and Honey Roasted Duck	90
	Pineapple Chicken and Cashews in Banana Leaves	91
	Massaman Chicken Curry	92
	Lime and Tamarind Chicken	93
	Chicken and Red Peppers in Red Coconut Curry Sauce	94
	Rama Spinach Chicken Curry	95
	Roasted Chili Paste Chicken and Peanuts in Banana Leaves	96
	Spicy Mint Chicken	97
	Northern-Style Marinated Chicken with Sweet Tomato Chutney	98
	Spicy Chicken, Basil and Pepper Stir-fry	99
	Thai Whiskey Peppercorn Marinated Chicken	100
	Spicy Cilantro Roast Chicken with Honey Lime Sauce	101
	Coconut Lemon Grass Baked Chicken	102
	Herb Glazed Chicken	103
	Chicken and Mushrooms in Green Coconut Curry	104
	Coconut Curry Chicken with Ginger and Eggplant	105
	Peanut Sesame Orange Chicken	106
	Vegetables	107
	Vegetables in Lemon Grass Broth	108
	Mushroom Satay	109
	Rachini's Mushroom Stir-fry	110
	Eggplant Stuffed with Conconut and Cilantro	111
	Eggplant and Potato in Green Coconut Curry Sauce	112
	Stir-fried Spinach with Salted Soybeans	113
	Curried Spinach with Tofu and Cashews	114
	Chili Garlic Beans with Cashews	115
	Coconut-Lime Green Beans and Bamboo Shoots	116
	Stir-fried Red Curry Mango Vegetables	117
	Curried Vegetables in Banana Leaves	118
	Bean Sprout and Scallion Stir-fry	119
	Thai Basil and Sweet Corn	120
	Rice and Noodles	121
	Jasmine Rice	122
	Thai Black or Red Rice	122
	Ginger-Infused Toasted Coconut Jasmine Rice	123
	Lemon Grass Risotto	124
	Pineapple Fried Rice	125
	Chicken and Cashew Fried Rice	126
	Tiger Prawn and Basil Fried Rice	127
	Ginger and Mushroom Baked Coconut Rice	128
	Egg Noodles with Thai Herb Pesto	129
	Chiang Mai Noodles	130
	Shiitake Mushroom Rice Noodle Stir-fry	131
	Bangkok Coconut Rice Noodles	132
	Drunkard's Noodles	133
	Bangkok Street Vendor Rice Noodle Stir-fry	134
	Dried Shrimp (or Chicken) Paad Thai	135
	Tiger Prawn Paad Thai	136
	Chicken and Snow Peas with Curry Cream Pasta	137
	Desserts	139
	Mango Lime Sauce	140
	Banana Whiskey Cream Sauce	140
	Banana Lime Saute	141
	Sticky Rice and Mango	142
	Sticky Rice and Banana Grilled in Banana Leaves	143
	Tropical Trifle	144
	Coconut Cream Pudding	145
	Gingered Black Rice Pudding	146
	Banana Coconut Candy	147
	Banana Ginger Squares	148
	Coconut Ginger Chocolate Brownies	149
	Banana Mango Cake	150
	Chocolate Banana Coconut Cake	151
	Mango Cream Tarts	152
	Glossary of Thai Ingredients	153
	Mail Order Sources for Thai Ingredients	158
	Index	159
	About the Author	166