Nut and Sesame Brittle

This treat tastes like a cross between traditional peanut brittle and sesame crisps. Salted nuts add a nice contrast to the sweet, sticky corn syrup. For the best results, be sure to use an accurate digital candy thermometer.

Pad Thai

Our delicious pad thai recipe showcases the classic Thai harmony of sweet, sour, spice and salt with plenty of sweet veggies, fresh lime juice, chili spices and roasted peanuts. For a vegetarian version, simply omit the shrimp and replace fish sauce with soy sauce.

Sweet n Salty Cookies

The inspiration for these cookies comes from New York City's Momofuku Milk Bar's Compost Cookies. Use whatever goodies you have on hand: chopped chocolate, chocolate bars, chocolate-covered raisins, peanuts and savoury snacks, such as potato chips, corn chips and pretzels. Crazy but addictive!

Thai Coconut Lime Chicken

Katie Taylor of Thornhill, Ont., was inspired to create this recipe with chicken after making it with mussels. She serves this with jasmine or basmati rice, to which she adds grated lime rind, chopped peanuts, butter, salt and pepper. Kaffir lime leaves and lemongrass are available at Asian markets and some supermarkets.

Gluten-Free Pad Thai

Always check packaged food labels for gluten, including ketchup (Heinz is gluten-free), sriracha, fish sauce and broth (homemade stock is best – and safest). It's best to steer clear of dry-roasted peanuts for the same reason. To toast nuts, toast in dry skillet over medium heat, shaking pan often, until fragrant and golden, about 4 minutes.

Caramel Nut Popcorn

This popcorn has everything you could ask of a holiday treat: It's salty and sweet, crunchy and chewy. You can substitute any nut for the peanuts and cashews. Once you add the vanilla and baking soda, the caramel thickens quickly, so use the biggest bowl you have and two wooden spoons or spatulas to make quick work of it.?

Slow Cooker Smoked Ham Congee

Congee is a savoury rice porridge that can be enjoyed any time of day. Smoked ham hock adds a unique depth of flavour to this Asian staple. Look for it near the cured meat section of your grocery store.To serve, place individual bowls of garnishes, such as sodium-reduced soy sauce, sesame oil, salted Virginai peanuts, sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, and sliced hot chiles, at the table and let everyone dress their own bowl to suit their tastes

Crispy Tofu & Bok Choy Bowls

Shrimp Spring Roll Salad

THAI CHICKEN SALAD CUPS