This recipe from Mark Bittman's
Minimalist column in the
New York Times is by far the best
quick version of pad Thai I have been able to find. It's incredibly flavorful and balanced—not too sweet or heavy, plus the cabbage helps bulk things out.
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Pad thai is one of my all-time favorite comfort foods, but I never quite know what to pair with those complex, spicy dishes. I asked
Todd Knoll, the executive estate chef at
Jordan Vineyard & Winery for his take on wine pairings with three Thai dishes. Knoll was raised in Hawaii and draws upon flavors from his home state, as well as Asia.
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Chez Pim's Pad Thai for Beginners: "I could easily write a very short description and make everything looks and sounds easy -but that means I'd be leaving you to figure out the details on your own. Or I could explain every step of the way so that you understand what goes into a Pad Thai and what distinguishes a great one from the usual blah. The piece might look a little intimidating, but I think it will in fact be easier than any easy-looking recipe. And, I promise you, if you read through the entire thing, you'll never have to look at another Pad Thai recipe."...
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