Overpowering pure spices were toned down and enhanced by fresh herbs such as lemon grass and galanga. Eventually, fewer and less spices were used in Thai curries, while use of fresh herbs increased. It is generally acknowledged that Thai curries burn intensely, but briefly, whereas other curries, with strong spices, burn for longer periods. Instead of serving dishes in courses, a Thai meal is served all at once, permitting diners to enjoy complementory combinations of different tastes.

A proper Thai meal should consist of a soup, a curry dish with condiments, a dip with accompanying fish and vegetables. A spiced salad may replace curry dish. The soup can also be spicy, but curry should be replaced by a non-spiced item. There must be harmony of tastes and textures within individual dishes and entire meal.

Bake in oven for 1 hour, until crust is golden and filling is bubbly.

Turkey Hoagies

Whether you call them hoagies, subs or grinders, these hot sandwiches are just right for a quick meal when you want something warm and yummy without a lot of work.

* 1 Tbsp olive oil * 1 large onion, sliced * 1 large green pepper, sliced * 1 cup chopped cooked turkey * 1/8 cup Italian salad dressing * 4 hoagie rolls, split * 1 cup mozzarella cheese

Saute onions and green pepper in pan with olive oil until they begin to soften. Add turkey and Italian salad dressing to onion and pepper mixture and heat through. Divide onion, pepper and turkey mixture between hoagie rolls and top each with mozzarella cheese.

This year, give your family an extra reason to be thankful by cooking something new with your Thanksgiving turkey leftovers.