# Stuffed Gourd Stews This Thai Curry Recipe is a Perfect Way to Warm Up the Fall and Winter By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-12-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thai-curry References: [seasonsandsuppers](http://www.seasonsandsuppers.ca/roasted-squash-thai-curry-filling/) & [seasonsandsuppers](http://www.seasonsandsuppers.ca/) Prepared as a Meatless Monday dish, this [spicy Thai curry recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-thai-green-noodle-power-soup) from the Seasons and Suppers blog provides a festive way to indulge in a warm meal during the fall and winter seasons. Sourcing inspiration from traditional Thai cuisine, the recipe involves ingredients like green Thai curry paste, coconut milk, fish sauce, lime juice, lemongrass, [red chili peppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cauldron-butternut-red-chilli-bites) and Thai basil. These are paired with other soup staples like onion, spinach and vegetable oil and served in a small roasted carnival squash for additional flavor, thickness and texture. Although the Thai curry could easily be eaten in a regular bowl, for entertaining purposes, this really makes a fun way to surprise and delight your dinner guests with something a little different. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Meatless Monday:** Opportunity to develop innovative and tasty meatless recipes for the growing market of individuals interested in reducing meat consumption. - **Festive Fall and Winter Meals:** Potential for creating unique and flavorful recipes that cater to the seasonal preferences of customers during the colder months. - **Interactive Dining Experiences:** Chance to create interactive and enjoyable dining experiences by serving dishes in unexpected and visually appealing ways. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food producers and restaurants to tap into the growing demand for plant-based and seasonal menu options. - **Culinary Tourism:** Potential to attract tourists and travelers by offering authentic and innovative regional cuisine, such as Thai curry stews. - **Event Planning and Catering:** Opportunity to provide unique and memorable dining experiences for events, such as serving dishes in creative vessels like roasted carnival squash. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Afro-Vegan Curry Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-goat-curry.md) - [Comforting Vegan Soup Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purple-carrots-october-menu.md) - [Coconut Chickpea Curries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-chickpea-curries.md) - [From-Scratch Curry Cooking Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuk-tuk-club.md) - [Organic Curry Pastes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-thai-red-curry-paste.md) - [Thai Cuisine Burger Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-curry-menu.md) - [Flatbread-Paired Curry Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roti-with-thai-red-curry.md) - [Thai Soup-Inspired Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-kha.md) - [Hearty Vegan Winter Soups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-winter-soup.md)