This hot weather has me thinking back to summer days in Chiang Mai, a beautiful mountain town in Northern Thailand. I’ve been itching to recreate the Som Tum we made in our Thai Cooking class, and finally found some shredded papaya … Continue reading
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Mexican Street Corn & Summer Asada Tacos
After an unintentional hiatus on The Coastal Countertop this summer, I’m back and ready to make the most of the amazing summer ingredients out there. My obsession as of late is none other than corn! It is everywhere these days … Continue reading
Thai “Crack Sauce”
Lately I’ve been revisiting my Thai cookbook, and rediscovering Thai flavors from my visit to Chiang Mai, in northern Thailand. At a local Thai restaurant, some friends and I have fallen in love with this sauce – always served alongside … Continue reading
Avocado Spinach Mac & Cheese
My second dish from the East Coast Countertop is a fresh take on mac & cheese. By using avocado, spinach, and lime in the sauce, the rich cheesiness is balanced out by fresh greens, and then baked for a crispy … Continue reading