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THAI-STYLE MEATBALLS IN LETTUCE CUPS

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These easy gluten-free meatballs are packaged in lettuce cups with a Thai-inspired sauce, mangos, cilantro and mint. They can be served as an appetizer, a main course, or reconfigured as a salad.

OTTOLENGHI TURKEY AND ZUCCHINI MEATBALLS

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Ottolenghi's turkey and zucchini meatballs have so much going for them. They are delicious, quick and easy, nutritious, gluten-free, economical, and suitable for breakfast, lunch and dinner and in-between. You gotta love these meatballs!

STICKY RICE WITH MANGO

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Sticky rice with mango is my favorite Thai dessert. Steamed glutinous rice is soaked in a coconut milk, served with mangos and topped with a coconut sauce. Also great for breakfast!

THAI PEARL COCKTAIL

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A delicious tropical cocktail inspired by a visit to a pearl farm on Rang Yai island in the Andaman sea.

THAI CHICKEN COCONUT SOUP

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One of many easy Thai recipes, this chicken coconut soup is seriously fragrant and delicious. Better yet, it takes just a few minutes to make.

TERIYAKI BEEF

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Teriyaki beef is always a favorite. This recipe is a no-brainer, quick and easy, and exceptionally good.

GRILLED ARTICHOKES

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The secret to making great grilled artichokes at home is steaming them until they are al dente. The secret to making finger-licking great grilled artichokes is marinating them overnight before you put them on the grill.

MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE

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Mexican hot chocolate is a deep, dark, frothy, spiced treat that can be served at breakfast, for dessert, or with a splash of kahlua for a grown-up treat.

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