Quick Mango Pickle

I learned this from Phen, a Cambodian woman who insists I eat every time I visit her house. This dish is made with green mangos, and is very quick and very tasty. Its not a main dish, but more of a condiment that goes with almost everything.

Summer Squash Noodles with Shrimp

This is a fast and easy light summer meal which could also be used as an early course in a larger meal. The "noodles" are strips of summer squash made using a vegetable peeler. This preparation is a good use of fresh, in season vegetables.

Leftovers Omlette

I had shrimp, caramelized fennel, and corn leftover from the dinner in the previous post, so I used them to make an omelette.

Seafood Dinner

One useful thing to be able to do in the kitchen is prepare several dishes at once. A few simple side dishes can add extra flavors and textures to meal, creating a more satisfying (and often more nutritious) meal. The trick is to be able to use time efficiently in preparing and cooking ingredients. This dinner consists of crispy baked cod, aromatic steamed shrimp, grilled corn, and caramelized fennel.

Sweet and Sour Eggplant Curry

Here's another way to do eggplant. This is similar to a vegetable curry, but includes tamarind, which gives it a  sweet and tangy taste.