Recipes

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Better-Than-Takeout Shrimp Pad Thai

This Pad Thai recipe is written like a roadmap for beginners—clear, step-by-step, and impossible to mess up. You’ll learn how to cook shrimp so they turn out plump and golden, how to scramble eggs without sticking, and how to get the noodles saucy without clumping. By the time you finish, you’ll have a Pad Thai better than your favorite takeout.

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Crispy Thai Chili Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

These crispy air fryer chicken tenders are a total crowd-pleaser. The panko crust gives them that irresistible crunch, and the sweet chili glaze adds the perfect sticky-sweet-spicy finish. They're easy enough for a weeknight, but honestly fun enough to serve for game night or a casual get-together.

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Thai Beef Salad with Creamy Peanut Dressing

This salad came together after a week of heavy meals—I wanted something lighter but still super flavorful. It’s packed with crisp veggies, fresh herbs, and a savory-sweet peanut dressing that I end up using on all kinds of things. You can grill steak, tofu, or tempeh depending on what you’re into. The dressing and fresh lime at the end really make the whole thing pop

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