In her debut cookbook, the author shares more that 80 fun and flavorful recipes, along with stories about her early days in the U.S., learning how to cook Thai dishes with American ingredients and substitutes and what it's like to raise and live with a famous daughter.

Includes index.

Always snacking -- Salads but not boring -- Yai's (Grandma's) specialties -- Eat your veggies -- Feeling fancy -- Back home in Korat -- Queen of leftovers -- I love my wok -- Curries & stews -- A little dessert -- Pepper's pantry.