Steamy Kitchen Blog

May 24, 2011

Skirt Steak Tacos

I’ve discovered that I’m not the only one who’s fiercely loyal to their local supermarkets. While some are loyal to a particular market because it’s convenient (close to house or office), I’m more influenced...

May 22, 2011

Grilled Bruschetta with Asparagus and Parmesan Cheese

I’m so thrilled to introduce to you Debi Shawcross and her new book, Friends at the Table: The Ultimate Supper Club. I have a small group of friends here in my hometown that regularly get...

May 17, 2011

Intervention

Yesterday morning, after forcing myself to get up and sending the boys off to school, I collapsed back to sleep on the couch. There was absolutely no reason why I was so tired, I...

May 17, 2011

Baby Artichokes with Garlic and Tomatoes

  But don’t be fooled by the name “baby artichoke” as they’re not “baby” or “immature” artichoke at all. An artichoke plant will sprout several regular sized artichokes near the top of the plant...

May 16, 2011

Fish with Citrus Caper Sauce

When it comes to fish, simple is best. This Fish with Citrus Caper Sauce Recipe only takes 10 minutes to cook, start to finish. I've used a combination of orange and lemon, capers, white...

May 10, 2011

Thank goodness I’m no surgeon

Had to do put in a few stitches to Coco’s favorite toy, the sock monkey.

May 9, 2011

Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce

Step by step photos for Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce recipe.

May 6, 2011

Cayenne Cinnamon Ribs with Maple Glaze

Sticky, sweet, salty, spicy ribs that are so crazy simple to make (the only cooking equipment you need is tin foil and an oven!) We normally enjoy our baby backs fall off the bone...

May 4, 2011

Interview with Christy Turlington Burns

No Woman No Cry A woman dies every 90 seconds from pregnancy and childbirth complications. In 90% of these cases, the deaths are preventable if given adequate medical care. There’s a woman I want...

May 3, 2011

Coco

We have a new baby in the family – meet Coco, a 4 month old Chocolate Lab mix. This is our first family pet larger than a deck of cards. No, I’m not kidding....

May 2, 2011

The Art of Tea Tasting

Tea growing hills in Fujian, China I was never really a big tea lover last year when my Mom gave me packets of Chinese green tea to take home from a recent visit. Not...

May 2, 2011

Baked Crab Rangoon

Simple and healthier version of Chinese Baked Crab Rangoon.

April 28, 2011

Chinese Stir Fried Sticky Rice Cakes (Nian Gao)

Step by step photos for authentic Shanghainese Chinese Fried Sticky Rice Cake (Nian Gao) Recipe.

April 28, 2011

Surprise!

The toughest part about having my family spread out across the States are the holidays, especially when 3 out of 4 members of the family are celebrating together. Most often, my bachelor brother and...

April 25, 2011

Turtle Cheesecake Truffles

My husband’s second favorite restaurant in the world is The Cheesecake Factory. We don’t go for the food, we go for the cheesecake. All of them. Okay, well maybe not all of them, unless...