The Pepper Thai Cookbook: Family Recipes from Everyone's Favorite Thai Mom

Vilailuck "Pepper" Teigen, the beloved mother of Chrissy Teigen and a social media sensation in her own right, shares her culinary expertise in this vividly presented cookbook. As the person who imparted the art of cooking and food to Chrissy, Pepper introduces readers, including Chrissy's fan base, to a delightful array of easy-to-prepare Thai dishes that will broaden your culinary horizons.

This New York Times bestselling cookbook, peppered with 80 stir-fried, saucy, and sweet-and-tangy mostly Thai-inspired recipes, is a testament to Pepper Teigen's culinary prowess. From her famous crispy-garlicky wings for John's football Sundays to Chrissy's cherished afternoon snack of instant ramen noodles with ground pork, cabbage, scallions, and cilantro, Pepper invites you into her kitchen to savor all her culinary triumphs.

Through these pages, Pepper Teigen imparts her culinary wisdom, offering playful twists on Thai classics like Fried Chicken Larb and Pad Thai Brussels Sprouts. She also shares the traditional dishes of her upbringing, such as khao tod crispy rice salad and tom zapp hot and sour soup.

Intertwined with these delectable recipes are Pepper's personal stories, including her entrepreneurial ventures in Thailand as a young girl and her journey adapting her culinary heritage to life in the United States. Influenced by a blend of Thai, Californian, and various other culinary experiences, Pepper's recipes are sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you're seeking a glimpse into the kitchen of America's most talked-about family or simply yearning for a spoonful of something sensational, Pepper Teigen's cookbook offers a mouthwatering and humorous culinary adventure you won't want to miss.