One day this fall, as I attempted to make sense of my messy pantry, I saw a can of pumpkin puree next to a can of coconut milk next to a can of Maesri panang curry paste. That’s the night this ...

Make this velvety Thai panang curry from scratch with a homemade paste. Finished with fried salmon fillets, zingy lime and fresh coriander. In a food processor or using a hand-held stick blender ...

It’s also reason enough to invite friends and family over for a feast. Store-bought Thai panang curry paste — or red curry paste, in a pinch — helps get this soup on the table in 30 minutes.