If you're looking to make a roast this weekend, be sure to check out this Thai Lime Roast Chicken Recipe. It turns out beautifully golden and super-delicious, with crispy skin and tender meat beneath. You'll love the sweet lime flavor of this chicken, which makes a perfect meal to serve for guests as well as for everyday eating. Add as much or as little chili as you like, depending on who you're cooking for - it's equally wonderful either mild or spicy. Includes lots of tips on how to roast it, and the results are always scrumptious (note: Even my KFC-loving step-kids love this chicken and always ask for seconds!) ENJOY! (photo by D. Schmidt)

Fish makes a smart meal this time of year and straight through the winter months. Why? Because cold-water fish provides us vitamin D - a nutrient we would normally get from the summer sun. Vitamin D helps to keep us healthy and happy (yes, vitamin D is the happy vitamin!). In addition, fish provides omega-3 and other oils which are essential to good health and soft skin/hair. For a fish recipe that never fails to disappoint, try one of these Top Thai Fish Recipes ! They're so flavorful plus beautiful to serve both family and guests. And as a bonus, you'll also get lots of tips to help you cook this delicate protein source just right. ENJOY! (photo of Thai Pan-Seared Salmon, by D.Schmidt)

Fighting a cold or flu bug, or just the first tickle of one? This famous Thai soup known as Tom Yum Kung is especially good at fighting off all types of viruses. In fact, Tom Yum is Currently Under Study by a university research panel who hope to discover the secret behind its amazing health properties. To me there is no secret - it's the combination of fresh herbs and spices that do it - garlic, lemongrass, chili, and fresh coriander make for a potent immune boosting combination, and also happen to be great at clearing one's sinuses too! So check out this Tom Yum Soup Recipe - OR, if you prefer, choose one of my other Tom Yum recipes:

• Vegetarian/Vegan Tom Yum Soup
• Easy Tom Yum Soup, step by step (with pictures)
• Tom Ka Gai (Tom Yum Soup with Chicken)
• Traditional Tom Yum Kung/Goong (without Coconut Milk)

For fried rice that's scrumptiously good, plus easy to make and beautiful to serve, try one of these delicious Thai Fried Rice Recipes!  These fried rice dishes are made with either fresh or 'old' rice that's fried up with a mixture of tantalizing spices and fresh ingredients to create an incredible taste explosion in every bite. Fried rice makes a superb main course or side dish any night of the week, and everyone loves it including kids. And leftovers also make for delicious hot workday lunches that are easy to take with you to work. Note that this list includes vegetarian/vegan fried rice too, so no one has to miss out (shown in the photo: Vegetarian Pineapple Fried Rice, by D. Schmidt). ENJOY!