Thai-Style Coleslaw with Chiles, Mint, and Cilantro

This Thai-Style Coleslaw with Chiles, Mint, and Cilantro is a wonderfully light side dish. The bright flavors in this salad pair especially well with rich barbecued meats and ribs.

The dressing for this Thai-style coleslaw is made with lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, coconut milk, and a minced serrano chile. You steep the the chile in the lime and fish sauce mixture before dressing the salad, which mellows the chile yet still preserves its flavor.

Rosemary, Cayenne, and Brown Sugar Cashews

These Rosemary, Cayenne, and Brown Sugar Cashews are the perfect appetizer to serve with sparkling wine or cocktails. They have a wonderful savory sweetness, and are easy and elegant. The perfect bar snack.