Thai Penicillin, by Beverly Hicks Burch

Thai Penicillin
By Beverly Hicks Burch

I may be Southern, but there’s one thing you can say about Bev…she like a diverse range of ethnic food. Tex-Mex, Mexican, Italian, Greek, Chinese, Lebanese, Indian and I’m sure there are others. Several years ago I was introduced to Thai food…and I fell in love. I really prefer Thai [...]

Coconut Soup, by Beverly Hicks Burch

Coconut Soup
Based on a version from Paula Deen as seen on Food Network June 25, 2007

4 cups chicken broth (I use Swanson)
1 lemongrass stalk, cut into 1 inch pieces and crushed or 2 tea. – 1 Tab. Dried lemongrass ( I used Thai House)
4 fresh kaffir lime leaves, torn in half or the zest [...]

Bev’s Thai Coconut Soup, by Beverly Hicks Burch

Bev’s Thai Coconut Soup
By Beverly Hicks Burch

2 T. butter
1 T. freshly grated gingerroot
2 ½ finely chopped fresh garlic
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 teaspoon mild curry paste or curry powder
1 14oz can chicken broth
1 14 oz. can coconut milk (can use lite)
2 T. firmly packed brown sugar
1 T. fish sauce (or soy sauce)
1 lb. chicken [...]

Thai Fried Bananas, Beverly Hicks Burch

Thai Fried Bananas
Based on a Recipe by Paula Deen seen on Food Network, June 25, 2007

3 Tablespoons butter
4 fresh firm, ripe bananas, peeled and cut into 1 to 2 inch pieces
¼ – 1/3 brown sugar
1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
1 lime, juiced

In a wok or large saucepan heat butter. Once melted, add bananas and toss [...]