Make DIY Natural Holiday Decorations for Christmas

Make DIY Natural Holiday Decorations for Christmas

If you’ve ever strolled through your local park during the holiday season and thought, "Wow, nature is basically handing me free holiday decorations," you’re onto something. Crafting your own natural holiday decorations isn’t just a great way to save some cash....

15 Ideas for Creating a Cozy Winter Reading Nook

15 Ideas for Creating a Cozy Winter Reading Nook

Winter is upon us, and there’s nothing better than curling up with a good book in your own cozy corner of the world. Have you ever wanted to turn that Pinterest-worthy vision of a cozy reading nook into reality? Well, you can! Whether you have a large window or just a...

How To Set Up A Festive Winter Hot Beverage Station

How To Set Up A Festive Winter Hot Beverage Station

Every holiday season needs its warm drinks to fend off the winter chill. Whether you’re hosting a holiday family gathering, hoping to keep your employees warm and happy, or just want an excuse to drink all the hot chocolate, setting up a hot beverage station is a...

Homemade Holiday DIY Food Gifts Using Pantry Staples

Homemade Holiday DIY Food Gifts Using Pantry Staples

What better time than the holiday season to show some love with gifts that are thoughtful, practical, and homemade? And you don’t even have to blow your budget or raid fancy stores to make it happen! You can use pantry staples you already have at home to whip up...

How To Make a Holiday Charcuterie Board on a Budget

How To Make a Holiday Charcuterie Board on a Budget

The holiday season is upon us! It's time to break out the cheese knives and WOW your friends and family with a stunning charcuterie board! And guess what? You don’t need a private chef’s budget to make one. I'll bring a few helpful tips, you bring a little...

Turn Leftover Veggie Scraps Into Vegetable Stock

Turn Leftover Veggie Scraps Into Vegetable Stock

Thanksgiving is stock season! Got some leftover vegetables from all those holiday meals? Why not make a stock? Vegetable stock is great for maximizing flavor and minimizing waste. If you’ve ever made a batch of homemade vegetable broth with onion...

The Best Way to Reheat Thanksgiving Leftovers

The Best Way to Reheat Thanksgiving Leftovers

Thanksgiving leftovers can be delicious... if you know how to reheat them the right way. Whether it’s leftover turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, or sweet potato casserole, reheating your Thanksgiving food properly will keep the...

How To Freeze Thanksgiving Turkey Leftovers

How To Freeze Thanksgiving Turkey Leftovers

Maybe you're prepping for Thanksgiving, or you've just finished it up, and now you're wondering what to do with all that leftover turkey. No one wants that delicious bird to go to waste! So what do you do? Can you freeze it? Absolutely, you can freeze leftover turkey!...

10 Must-Try Asian American Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas

10 Must-Try Asian American Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas

As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to start planning for Thanksgiving dinner. If you're looking to diverge from the traditional feast of roast turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie, why not bring some Asian-inspired flavors to...

5 Easy Cauliflower Side Dishes for Thanksgiving

5 Easy Cauliflower Side Dishes for Thanksgiving

Whether you're a cauliflower fanatic or just looking to add a healthier twist on holiday sides, this fluffy veggie has become one of the best things you can add to your Thanksgiving menu. With its mild, nutty flavor and sheer versatility, cauliflower makes a great...

How to Smoke the Perfect Turkey in a Gas Smoker

How to Smoke the Perfect Turkey in a Gas Smoker

Thanksgiving is that time of the year when you’re expected to cook a bird that's bigger than your head, and while you might be tempted to go with the standard roasted turkey, if you've got a smoker, you've got an even better option: smoking your turkey. This form of...

Meal Ideas For Turkey Day Leftovers

Meal Ideas For Turkey Day Leftovers

As we gear up for the Thanksgiving feast of the year, it's time to talk about a topic near and dear to our hearts (and stomachs): holiday leftovers. If you've been with us for a while, you know we are obsessed with leftovers, so we've compiled a list of our most...

The Very Best Easter Sunday Brunch Recipes For Two

The Very Best Easter Sunday Brunch Recipes For Two

It's that time of year when the chocolate bunnies hit the shelves and everyone's scrambling to prepare Sunday dinner. Understandably, not everyone is into the hustle and bustle of big crowds. Perhaps you're not spending the holiday with family, or you just want a calm...

Beyond Just Ham: The Best Dinner Recipes for Easter

Beyond Just Ham: The Best Dinner Recipes for Easter

With Easter weekend just around the corner, we all know it's time to take after our bunny friend and hop into the kitchen to prep for Sunday dinner. Except... I don't know about you, but I feel like doing the traditional Easter ham year after year can get a little...

7 Easy Homemade Cookie Recipes for Chinese New Year

7 Easy Homemade Cookie Recipes for Chinese New Year

Lunar New Year is all about joy, reflection, and, of course, delicious foods. Drawing from my Chinese heritage and two decades of experience as a recipe developer, I'm excited to share with you a collection of my favorite Chinese New Year cookie recipes. What I love...

10 Best Valentine’s Day Dessert Recipes For Your Love

10 Best Valentine’s Day Dessert Recipes For Your Love

Looking for easy Valentine's Day desserts that won't leave your kitchen looking like a Betty Crocker experiment gone wrong? I've got you covered!  From the seductive flavor of tiramisu to the decadence of chocolate cupcakes, we're rolling out the V-day red velvet...

Valentine’s Day Food Delivery: Our Top 14 Small Business Picks

Valentine’s Day Food Delivery: Our Top 14 Small Business Picks

Valentine's Day – that special time of year when love is in the air! During this time, the quest for the perfect gift becomes a mission of love. Sure, you could buy the usual Valentine's Day gift baskets from the usual large corporations, give your loved one another...

20 Valentine’s Day Breakfast Ideas

20 Valentine’s Day Breakfast Ideas

As the classic day of love fast approaches, you might find yourself out of ideas for how to start your sweetheart's day off the right way. Fear not, because we've whipped up a smorgasbord of Valentine's Day breakfast recipes that are guaranteed to wow your babe, first...

50 Budget-Friendly Valentine’s Day Ideas

50 Budget-Friendly Valentine’s Day Ideas

Valentine's Day creeps up every year, often when we're not financially prepared. Extravagant displays of love? In this economy? For those of you seeking cheap Valentine's Day ideas that don't skimp on the romance, we've got you covered! Whether you're reminiscing...

8 Super Bowl Nacho Recipes To Impress Your Guests

8 Super Bowl Nacho Recipes To Impress Your Guests

With the big game just around the corner, the first thing on our minds (apart from whether our favorite team will score the winning touchdown, of course) is... what's on the snack table?  This year, let's elevate our game day grub beyond the usual and talk...

15 Lucky Foods For Chinese New Year

15 Lucky Foods For Chinese New Year

Hello friends! Welcome to the Spring Festival! It's that time of year again when red envelopes are exchanged and the aroma of traditional foods fills the home. If you know anything about Chinese New Year celebrations, you know it's also a time where every dish, every...

The Ultimate Lunar New Year Gift Guide

The Ultimate Lunar New Year Gift Guide

As the moon completes its cycle and we gear up for the most important festival in the lunar calendar, you might be scrambling to find the perfect Chinese New Year gift for your friends and loved ones. Worry not, because we’ve got you covered! From the traditional to...

Top 10 Super Bowl Food Ideas

Top 10 Super Bowl Food Ideas

Whether you're rooting for the Kansas City Chiefs, cheering on the Philadelphia Eagles, or just here for the halftime show and commercials, let's face it, we all know the real star of the show is the food. And rather than another list about the most popular game day...

20 Surprising Chinese New Year Facts

20 Surprising Chinese New Year Facts

While Chinese New Year is often represented to the western world with images of red envelopes and Spring Festival dragon dances, these only scratch the surface of the many traditions, customs and quirks that accompany this vibrant holiday. Celebrations that began in...

20 Easy To Make Super Bowl Snacks

20 Easy To Make Super Bowl Snacks

Hey there, Super Bowl enthusiasts and snack aficionados! It's that time of the year again when the football season peaks, and so does our craving for some deliciously easy Super Bowl snacks.  From the comfort of your kitchen to the cheering in your living room,...

The Best Chinese New Year Desserts

The Best Chinese New Year Desserts

It's that time of year again – Chinese New Year! And you know I can't let it pass without talking about traditional Chinese New Year desserts. I've been diving into these sweet treats for most of my life, and let me tell you, they're more than just a sugar rush. Each...

12 Unlucky Foods To Avoid This Chinese New Year

12 Unlucky Foods To Avoid This Chinese New Year

Do you feel that palpable buzz in the air as Chinese New Year approaches? I get especially excited about all the delicious food I'm about to dive in and swim through. (Picture me as Scrooge McDuck, wading through my sea of gold coins. Except... it's piles of spring...

10 New Year’s Good Luck Foods From Around The World

10 New Year’s Good Luck Foods From Around The World

As someone who hails from a Chinese background, a culture brimming with superstitions and specific dos and don'ts for Chinese New Year, I've always been fascinated by the concept of good luck foods. In our tradition, certain dishes are believed to bring prosperity,...

10 Microwave Hacks to Simplify Your Thanksgiving Holiday

10 Microwave Hacks to Simplify Your Thanksgiving Holiday

Let's get real – the unsung hero of Thanksgiving isn't just the turkey or the pie, it's that humble box in your kitchen: the microwave. When the oven is jam-packed with turkey and all those sides, this culinary sidekick steps up in a big way. From crisping up nuts to...

8 Thanksgiving Desserts That Steal the Show

8 Thanksgiving Desserts That Steal the Show

Get ready to revolutionize your Thanksgiving dessert spread with a lineup that could outshine the main event. Bid farewell to traditional pumpkin pie and embrace a new era of sweetness, courtesy of innovative recipes from top-tier developers and food bloggers. From...

Thanksgiving Dinner Menu for Two

Thanksgiving Dinner Menu for Two

When it comes to Thanksgiving, it often seems like the entire culinary world is focused on grand family feasts – oversized tables, a battalion of chairs, and turkeys that could rival those in fantasy films. However, not everyone is gearing up for a large gathering....

No Waste November: A 7-Day Meal Plan for Thanksgiving Leftovers

No Waste November: A 7-Day Meal Plan for Thanksgiving Leftovers

If you're anything like me, you probably love Thanksgiving festivities almost as much as the lingering aroma of turkey and stuffing in your kitchen. But what about the mountain of leftovers that seem to scream, 'Not turkey again!' every time you open the fridge? Fear...

8 Halloween Appetizer Recipes to Chill & Thrill

8 Halloween Appetizer Recipes to Chill & Thrill

Hey there, Kitchen Phantoms! It's Drey again, sneaking back from the crypts of Steamy Kitchen to tantalize your taste buds. While I adore a good eerie tablescape and the unique dishes of spooky seasons from afar, what really gets me giddy this time of year are those...

Healthier Pumpkin Spiced Latte Tips for a Guilt-Free Fall Season

Healthier Pumpkin Spiced Latte Tips for a Guilt-Free Fall Season

As the leaves change color and the air gets that undeniable crispness, there's one thing many of us eagerly anticipate - the return of the Pumpkin Spiced Latte. Oh, the PSL! It's not just a drink; it's a full-on autumnal experience, a warm hug in a cup. With each sip,...

Kitchen Witching: DIY Crafting & Décor for the Fall Season

Kitchen Witching: DIY Crafting & Décor for the Fall Season

Greetings, my delightful darklings, it's your ghoulish guide, Drey, beckoning you back for the grand finale of the Steamy Haunted series. We’ve had quite the ride, haven’t we? We spiced things up with tantalizing and spooky season dishes from all around the world,...

Halloween Table Decor Ideas

Halloween Table Decor Ideas

Hello again, my lovely kitchen banshees. It's Drey, your go-to ghoul and Jaden's resident Writer & Conjuror of Creative Content. If my name rings a bell, it's probably because you've survived (and hopefully enjoyed!) my eerie escapade exploring spooky dishes from...

Hauntingly Delicious: Spooky Season Dishes From Around the World

Hauntingly Delicious: Spooky Season Dishes From Around the World

Hello hello, Steamy Spirits! I'm Drey, Jaden's resident Writer & Creative Content Wizard. Some of you may remember me from a few of my guest-blogs last year. Well, I'm back! And because, admittedly, I'm the horror movie enthusiast and spooky-loving weirdo on the...

Salmon & Creamy Spinach with Mushroom Sauce Recipe

Salmon & Creamy Spinach with Mushroom Sauce Recipe

This recipe is inspired by the seasonal changes that happen late in the year, and the resulting lack of natural sunlight. As the days grow shorter and the sunlight scarce, I know many of us start to feel the effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder, with its pesky brain...

July 4th Recipe Round Up!

July 4th Recipe Round Up!

July 4th is right around the corner which means backyard and pool hangouts are in full swing. We've rounded up some of our most popular and barbecue friendly July 4th recipes, along with other recipes we love to give you some ideas of what you should bring to your...

Shrimp Chow Mein Recipe

Shrimp Chow Mein Recipe

This Shrimp Chow Mein recipe is super straight forward and so easy! Not only does it come together in just a few minutes, but it's incredibly customizable and versatile. You can switch up the protein and vegetables to use up any leftovers, your preferred kind of...

What to do with Leftover Bread

What to do with Leftover Bread

Bread. Is there anything better than bread? We often buy or make a lot during the holiday season to have on hand for making sandwiches and toasts especially when you have some family over and someone needs a snack right away, but maybe you have too much bread and you...

What To Do With Leftover Ham

What To Do With Leftover Ham

Ham is a classic dinner table staple. It graces our table on a number of big holidays and is the perfect center piece to your food filled dinner tables. As I am sure you know, Ham is rather large, therefor leaving copious amounts of leftovers, some of the best...

Leftover Turkey Cobb Salad

Leftover Turkey Cobb Salad

I don't know about you but by the time I'm done loading my plate with stuffing, gravy, cornbread, and cranberry sauce, all I want is a nice, fresh salad. This leftover turkey Cobb salad is easy, delicious, and good for you. An all-around winner if there ever was one....

Leftover Turkey and Stuffing Stuffed Squash

Leftover Turkey and Stuffing Stuffed Squash

Even after so much Thanksgiving day food, sometimes we miss those holiday flavors. So, with this leftover recipe we are using a trifecta of leftovers: turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce. It's a super easy recipe that comes together quickly with traditional,...

Leftover Turkey Bibimbap Buddha Bowl

Leftover Turkey Bibimbap Buddha Bowl

I'm all about using up all of those Thanksgiving leftovers, but after a meal full of gravy and cranberry sauce, all I want is a nice, spicy Buddha Bowl filled with delicious fresh vegetables and Korean Spicy Gochujang Sauce. Bibimbap (BEE-beem-bop) is a classic – and...

Leftover Thanksgiving Stuffing: Crunchy Mozzarella Balls

Leftover Thanksgiving Stuffing: Crunchy Mozzarella Balls

Use leftover stuffing or dressing from Thanksgiving to make these irresistible Crunchy Mozzarella Balls! Wrap fresh mozzarella with a scoop of stuffing and shape into a ball. Roll in panko bread crumbs, fry and serve with marinara sauce. Our Mission: Help Give New...

Leftover Turkey in Pumpkin Chili

Leftover Turkey in Pumpkin Chili

You can only eat so much Thanksgiving foods after the holiday has ended, right? Let's mix it up with this Leftover Turkey Pumpkin Chili. We still have tons of warm fall flavors and spices, but this is a nice change of pace from the same old turkey plate. Turn your...

Leftover Thanksgiving Cream of Turkey Soup with Garlic Croutons

Leftover Thanksgiving Cream of Turkey Soup with Garlic Croutons

Use leftover turkey, mashed potatoes, and any bread or dinner rolls to make this soul soothing cream of turkey soup. Have a few random carrots and mushrooms rolling around in the drawer of your fridge? Add them in too! In 30 minutes you can have a hearty dinner...

Leftover Turkey Cranberry BBQ Sandwiches

Leftover Turkey Cranberry BBQ Sandwiches

I know I'm not the only one who gets bored of eating the same flavors for days after the big Thanksgiving meal, right? Take that leftover turkey and turn it into something completely unique with this recipe for pulled turkey cranberry barbecue sandwiches, and you...

Our Best Tips for Reinventing Thanksgiving Leftovers

Our Best Tips for Reinventing Thanksgiving Leftovers

Thanksgiving should be a time for us to be more grateful and less wasteful. Did you know that Thanksgiving is one of the biggest food waste days of the year in America? This year, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation estimates 45 million pounds of green beans and 30...

Leftover Turkey Thai Curry Buddha Bowl

Leftover Turkey Thai Curry Buddha Bowl

Use leftover turkey to make one of the easiest, fastest meals: Thai curry. It’ll only be ten minutes from the minute you hear your stomach grumbling to the time you check out the fridge to see what’s there. Sit down to a bowl of beautiful, spicy curry in a jiff!...

Leftover Turkey: “The Bobbie” Thanksgiving Sandwich

Leftover Turkey: “The Bobbie” Thanksgiving Sandwich

Make the world-famous "Bobbie" turkey sandwich from Capriotti's with your Thanksgiving leftovers! Also, learn one of our favorite hacks for freezing turkey, stuffing and cranberry so that you can enjoy The Bobbie sandwich anytime of the year - from freezer to warm...

Leftover Turkey Miso Ramen Recipe

Leftover Turkey Miso Ramen Recipe

When my family gets together, we fight over two things: who gets the wings and who gets to keep the turkey bones from the body. Because we know the BONES are the golden ticket to so many more meals.  My favorite is using the bones to make a flavorful broth for...

Leftover Gravy Poutine Recipe

Leftover Gravy Poutine Recipe

Our mission is to stop food waste at home, especially during the holidays, when families gather for that big massive feast! One thing that feels hard to use creatively outside of a traditional holiday meal is gravy — especially when all of the mashed potatoes are...

Vietnamese Turkey Pho Recipe (Using Leftover Turkey Bones!)

Vietnamese Turkey Pho Recipe (Using Leftover Turkey Bones!)

After carving your Thanksgiving turkey, SAVE THE BONES! The bones from the body of the turkey make an excellent base for Vietnamese Turkey Pho.  I'll show you my favorite shortcut, which produces a rich, savory turkey pho broth in a fraction of the time.  ...

Steamed Green Beans in the Microwave

Steamed Green Beans in the Microwave

Learn how to make steamed green beans in the microwave in just under 10 minutes. Quick, simple, and energy efficient, just a few of the reasons why we love microwave cooking!  Green beans or haricot verts you find in a plastic bag at the store are typically sold...

Shrimp and Zucchini Stir Fry with Crispy Basil Recipe

Shrimp and Zucchini Stir Fry with Crispy Basil Recipe

This Shrimp and Zucchini Stir Fry Recipe will teach you how to get the perfect crunchy, snappy shrimp texture, and how to properly stir-fry shrimp so it is never overcooked. Soak raw shrimp in a brine for the best shrimp texture for this stir fry. How to cook shrimp...

Mashed Potatoes without Milk Recipe

Mashed Potatoes without Milk Recipe

Chef Cory York of award-winning Deep Blu Restaurant in Orlando teaches us how to make the very best mashed potatoes recipe without milk. There are only 2 ingredients: potato and butter... or no-milk butter substitute for a dairy-free option. Fluffy, buttery and just...

Shrimp Wonton Recipe in a Spicy Sichuan Sauce

Shrimp Wonton Recipe in a Spicy Sichuan Sauce

This Shrimp Wonton Recipe in Spicy Sichuan Sauce is from My Asian Kitchen Cookbook by food writer, stylist and cooking teacher, Jennifer Joyce. This is her 11th cookbook! The photo and recipe are reprinted with permission from Murdoch Books. Making wonton from scratch...

Chinese Sweet & Sour Spare Ribs Recipe

Chinese Sweet & Sour Spare Ribs Recipe

This Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs dish is a mouth-watering appetizer and goes-great-with-cold-beer type of dish from China. Normally, the ribs are deep fried, but I wanted to cook a version that didn't require me to waste 3 cups of cooking oil. If you do want to deep fry...

Firecracker Shrimp Recipe – only 3 ingredients!

Firecracker Shrimp Recipe – only 3 ingredients!

This Firecracker Shrimp Recipe is a 3-ingredient recipe with a Mango Ginger Dipping Sauce (ready in 3 minutes). This is a festive way to celebrate Chinese New Year. The shrimp signifies happiness, and the "firecracker" scares away bad luck and bad spirits!  ...

Chinese Broccoli Recipe with Garlicky Ginger Miso

Chinese Broccoli Recipe with Garlicky Ginger Miso

You're gonna love this zesty Chinese Broccoli recipe (or Gai Lan recipe), the superhero of Chinese vegetables. Tender, leafy greens, dressed up in a snazzy garlic and ginger miso ensemble, ready to give your taste buds a kick in the pants. Whether you're a die-hard...

Beef And Broccoli Stir Fry

Beef And Broccoli Stir Fry

This is one of those dishes that'll make your whole family say "More, please!" My Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry is a dish that's as easy as it is scrumptious. With tender beef, crisp broccoli, it's immensely flavorful without the goopy brown sauce. It's a...

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberry Pistachio Pesto

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberry Pistachio Pesto

Looking for a new way to spice up brussels sprouts? Well, look no further! We're going to teach you a modern twist on an old favorite. And it all starts with pesto. This Cranberry Pistachio Pesto recipe is from Chef Todd of Checkers Restaurant in Downtown Los Angeles,...

Deep Fried Turkey Without Oil

Deep Fried Turkey Without Oil

Looking to make deep fried turkey without oil? Every year, for the past 16 years, we've deep-fried a turkey for Thanksgiving. It took a near-accident around year 2 for us to realize that there must be a better way than to dangerously heat up 6 gallons of cooking oil...

Roasted Pumpkin Recipe

Roasted Pumpkin Recipe

This Roasted Pumpkin recipe serves up perfectly oven roasted pumpkin. It's an easy and versatile recipe. You can have them as pumpkin wedges with a dip or as a delicious side dish.   Why This Roasted Pumpkin Recipe Shines Crispy on the outside and tender in the...

How to Cook Spaghetti Squash in Microwave

How to Cook Spaghetti Squash in Microwave

Wave goodbye to the age-old saga of wrestling with your spaghetti squash and roasting it in the oven for what seems like an eternity. Welcome to the best method: cooking a whole spaghetti squash in the friendly confines of your microwave. In just 10-15 minutes (yes,...

Chinese Chicken Spring Rolls Recipe

Chinese Chicken Spring Rolls Recipe

These Chicken Spring Rolls are light with crisp-crackly skin and small enough to enjoy in 4 bites. The filling is also light, full of tender-crisp, fresh vegetables and you should be able to taste and distinguish every single ingredient in the filling. Delicious and...

Leftover Turkey: Tikka Masala

Leftover Turkey: Tikka Masala

Check out this Turkey Tikka Masala recipe – it's the perfect way to jazz up your leftover turkey into a tasty Indian-inspired dish! You know how sometimes, when you use leftover turkey, it still kinda tastes like Thanksgiving dinner? Well, we've got you covered with...

Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Transform boring mashed potatoes into a fall inspired sweet and savory dish! Mash in a can of pumpkin puree to your potatoes (or sweet potatoes). Drizzle with maple syrup just before serving. There's a secret ingredient in this pumpkin mashed potatoes recipe that will...

Yangzhou Fried Rice Recipe

Yangzhou Fried Rice Recipe

Yangzhou fried rice from Jiangsu Province is the most famous variety of fried rice in China. This Yangzhou Fried Rice recipe has all the good stuff - pork, chicken, shrimp and so much more! A really special, special fried rice. Why This Yangzhou Fried Rice Recipe Is...

Jade Shrimp with Fragrant Vegetables

Jade Shrimp with Fragrant Vegetables

In this recipe, you'll learn: How to the vegetables crisp and vibrant, and the shrimp succulent and juicy. How to keep the garlic from turning bitter in a stir-fry Recipe from Everyday Chinese Cookbook by Chef Katie Chin Jade Shrimp Recipe Stir-frying is one of the...

Pressure Cooker Chinese Sausage with Brown Rice

Pressure Cooker Chinese Sausage with Brown Rice

This Chinese recipe features some of the best dried and preserved Chinese ingredients: dried shrimp, Chinese sausage and dried mushrooms. Traditionally, this dish is made with white rice or sticky, glutinous rice. But we're using brown rice to create a hearty,...

Noodle Soup with Baby Bok Choy & Crispy Shallots

Noodle Soup with Baby Bok Choy & Crispy Shallots

This recipe was developed for Nissin. Noodle soup packages are an important part of my pantry, they serve as a base for many types of Asian meals when I don't have the time to make stock from scratch. With ramen noodle soup as a base, you can make Korean...

Best Chinese Potsticker Dumplings

Best Chinese Potsticker Dumplings

These Potsticker Dumplings are easier to make than you think, and they taste so better than the store-bought ones! Crispy on the outside and juicy in the middle, with an addictive dipping sauce! Why This Potsticker Dumplings Recipe Is So Good Perfect potstickers from...

Singapore Chili Crab

Singapore Chili Crab

Singapore Chili Crab is one of the world's most popular dishes. Succulent crab simmered in a thick, sweet, savory and spicy sauce. From Southeast Asia's Best Recipes Cookbook. What's So Good About Singapore Chili Crab Singapore Chili Crab is one of the most popular...

Chinese Stir Fried Pea Shoots

Chinese Stir Fried Pea Shoots

What you'll learn in this Pea Shoots Recipe: 15 minute recipe with step by step photos how to stir fry pea shoots, Chinese style How to infuse the garlic flavor into the cooking oil How to grow your own healthy pea shoots! What are Pea Shoots? Pea shoots are the...

Leftover Turkey Recipe: Chinese Congee (Rice Porridge or Jook)

Leftover Turkey Recipe: Chinese Congee (Rice Porridge or Jook)

The best part of celebrating the holidays with people who don't cook is knowing that the entire turkey carcass is MINE! ALL MINE! Such a silly thing to be smug about, but I consider the endless potential of leftover bones just as exciting as the roasted turkey itself....

Chinese Soup Dumplings Recipe (with Pork & Crab)

Chinese Soup Dumplings Recipe (with Pork & Crab)

Chinese Soup Dumplings, or Xiaolongbao is a MUST TRY at least once! It's a long recipe, the dumpling skin is hand made and the filling requires several hours of chilling. But it's so worth it! These are the real deal. This is an authentic Xiaolongbao recipe from Top...

Chinese Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe

Chinese Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe

This 15 minute Chinese Shrimp Stir Fry recipe will teach you authentic stir-fry method. It's quick easy and delicious! Succulent shrimp, slathered in a delicious soy, ginger and garlic sauce.  This Asian shrimp stir fry recipe is one of my mom's, and it's one of...

Chinese Roasted Duck Recipe with Chinese Steamed Buns

Chinese Roasted Duck Recipe with Chinese Steamed Buns

I've taken taking one of the most elaborate  (and delicious) Chinese dishes and created a no-fuss, simple recipe that anyone can make! Read on for how to make this Roasted Duck Recipe with fluffy Chinese Steamed buns too! Why This Chinese Roasted Duck Recipe Is...

Mushroom Tofu Potstickers

Mushroom Tofu Potstickers

While these may not look like your normal cutely folded potstickers, let me assure you that these are 100% even better. Not only are they easier and faster to fold (No delicate crimping of pleating), they have MAXIMUM crispy crunchy surface! Double win for sure. We...

Chinese Daikon and Carrot Soup Recipe

Chinese Daikon and Carrot Soup Recipe

This flavorful Chinese Daikon and Carrot Soup recipe, is very common in Chinese households. This is because the soup is so easy to make, so nutritious, and tastes so good! A delicious soup, made with pork, dried shrimp and veggies! Why This Chinese Daikon and Carrot...

Chinese Grilled Shrimp

Chinese Grilled Shrimp

My parents grill outdoors quite often, they live in Las Vegas so they can pretty much grill year-round (though I bet during the hottest summer weeks, you could grill directly on the sidewalk). Mom is one of the best hostesses I know, always making sure that there is...

Curried Beef Dumplings

Curried Beef Dumplings

This recipe for Curried Beef Dumplings is from Carla Hall's brand new book, Cooking with Love. Carla is a co-host on ABC's The Chew and a "Fan Favorite on Bravo's Top Chef All Stars. What I love about this recipe is that it's sort of a cross between steamed sui mai...

Chinese Egg Drop Soup

Chinese Egg Drop Soup

Chinese Egg Drop Soup is one of those dishes that can be made incredibly well as a warming start to a meal.....or done terribly, horribly, no-no wrong. There's an Asian restaurant near my house, not naming names but *cough* on 53rd Avenue *cough*, who serves Egg Drop...

Prime Rib Roast with Miso Jus

Prime Rib Roast with Miso Jus

Prime Rib seems so intimidating to cook, but in all honesty, it's easier than roasting a turkey. There's no brining, stuffing a cavity, flipping halfway or injecting with marinade. Cooking the most tender Prime Rib only uses one cooking rule - slow 'n low. All you...

Pork Belly Buns Recipe

Pork Belly Buns Recipe

These Pork Belly Buns comprise of slow-cooked pork belly is sliced and simmered in a sweet-savory Vietnamese caramel sauce and sandwiched between soft, pillowy steamed buns. But it doesn't stop there - a hit of spice comes from kimchi and flash-fry of fresh chilies...

Brussels Sprouts Chinese Sausage Recipe

Brussels Sprouts Chinese Sausage Recipe

The Chinese equivalent to bacon is Chinese Sausage, or "lap cheong" in Cantonese. If there's one ingredient that will make brussels sprouts your most favorite vegetable, it's Chinese Sausage (yes, even more so than bacon). Chinese Sausage is the secret ingredient to...

Rolo Pretzel Turtles Recipe

Rolo Pretzel Turtles Recipe

Pretzel Turtles are one of the tastiest and easiest treats you’ll make! Crunchy salty pretzel layered with sweet caramel chocolate Rolo candy and finished with pecans. Everyone loves these ooey-gooey little bites! Why These Rolo Pretzel Turtles Are So Good! Super easy...

Leftover Turkey Recipe: Turkey Gumbo

Leftover Turkey Recipe: Turkey Gumbo

I know it's a little early to think about Thanksgiving leftovers, but believe me, time goes by so crazy fast! Once the big meal is over, even after the late-night refrigerator raid (you sneak in and pick at the turkey in the refrigerator too, right?!), we'll always...

Chinese Stir Fried Sticky Rice Cakes (Nian Gao)

Chinese Stir Fried Sticky Rice Cakes (Nian Gao)

Last week, on a surprise visit to see family, Mom made a couple of dishes that I normally don't cook myself. One of them is this Chinese Fried Sticky Rice Cake Noodle dish (long name!) In Chinese, it's called 炒年糕 Chǎo Nián Gāo. The recipe is from my Dad's hometown of...

Chinese New Year Recipes + Superstitions

Chinese New Year Recipes + Superstitions

    Chinese New Year 2011 is the Year of the Rabbit! Chinese New Year begins on February 3, 2011 and is celebrated for 15 days. Each year, the date is different, it begins with the new moon of the new year and ends on the full moon. Gong Hay Fat Choy! (in...

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

This step by step Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes recipe is perfect for Easter, Thanksgiving, and even Christmas!   Why These Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes Are So Good Easy to make, only 5 mins prep. Can be made soft and creamy or hearty and full textured....

Chocolate Wontons

Chocolate Wontons

Photo from The Steamy Kitchen Cookbook My blog would not be complete without mention of one of my kids' favorite dessert in the whole wide world, Chocolate Wontons. In fact, the site serves as my family's visual menu of sorts, my kids will click through the site and...

Chinese New Year Recipes: What to eat if you want more money!

Chinese New Year Recipes: What to eat if you want more money!

Because the Chinese in particular are extremely superstitious, there are "rules" for what to do and eat (and NOT) to usher in the New Year and ward off bad spirits. (click for larger image)   Gong Hay Fat Choy! Chinese New Year Recipes   From top left: My...

Pan-Fried Pumpkin Gnocchi with Brown Butter Sage

Pan-Fried Pumpkin Gnocchi with Brown Butter Sage

This is one of those perfect perfect fall-winter recipes that you must make for Thanksgiving. Because it's super-simple. If you've never made gnocchi before, please trust me that it's easier than you think... please don't be intimidated by the "gn"! Two throaty...

Chinese Boiled Pork Dumplings Recipe

Chinese Boiled Pork Dumplings Recipe

What you'll learn: How to fold Chinese dumplings like a pro The importance of pushing extra air out of dumplings How to properly cook Chinese dumplings My mom is a Chinese dumpling wrapping queen. She can mix up a batch of filling ingredients and fold them into...

Fresh Pear and Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe

Fresh Pear and Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe

What you'll learn: The competitive sport of eating dim sum 🙂 How to prepare T.C Choy's Asian Bistro's Fresh Pear and Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe Every time I'm back in Hong Kong, I head straight for a good dim sum restaurant. If you haven't had dim sum before, it's...

Chinese Broccoli Beef Noodle Stir Fry

Chinese Broccoli Beef Noodle Stir Fry

Here's what you'll learn: How to choose and buy the freshest Chinese broccoli (gai-lan) The perfect marinade recipe Secrets to no-fail Chinese stir fries   Chinese Broccoli (Gai-Lan) Chinese broccoli should be almost all stem and green leaves. Look for Chinese...

Chanterelle, Bacon and Plum Salad with Blue Cheese

Chanterelle, Bacon and Plum Salad with Blue Cheese

It's week 2 of the Summer Fest! Last week we played around with herbs and this week it's time for fruit from trees. If you haven't yet heard about Summer Fest, it's a four-week celebration of fresh-from-the-garden food: recipes, growing tips, even tricks for storing...

Thai Basil Chicken with Cashew

Thai Basil Chicken with Cashew

This recipe is from the king of American Chinese cooking, Martin Yan. I was lucky enough to have him personally provide a quote and endorsement for my cookbook, The Steamy Kitchen Cookbook. Enjoy this recipe! Back in 2008, I met Chef Martin Yan for the first time. I...

Chinese New Year Recipes – Party Like It’s 4707!

Chinese New Year Recipes – Party Like It’s 4707!

Don't put away your party shoes just yet! I know you think that the new year celebrations are over, but for many Asians all over the world, the biggest holiday is yet to come! January 26th is the beginning of Chinese New Year, a 15-day long celebration and the start...

Chinese Marbled Tea Egg Recipe

Chinese Marbled Tea Egg Recipe

This Marbled Tea Egg recipe serves up eggs with a beautiful marbled surface. They are simmered in a savory liquid with star anise, cinnamon sticks, Sichuan peppercorns, and black tea until soaked with the flavors of the spices and a refreshing tea fragrance. They look...

Broccoli Beef Recipe

Broccoli Beef Recipe

The ultimate Chinese Beef and Broccoli recipe: learn how to get perfect crisp-crunchy broccoli florets and succulent and tender beef with a savory marinade and simple stir-frying techniques. Why this Beef and Broccoli recipe works: Sure, it's easy to throw everything...

Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe

Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe

Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe features: Learn about the best kind of rice to use for fried rice The right amount of heat that is essential for the perfect fried rice Why it's important to fry all the ingredients separately The right way to fry rice and why constantly...

Pan Fried Pork and Shrimp Potstickers Recipe

Pan Fried Pork and Shrimp Potstickers Recipe

What you'll learn: How to properly pleat potsticker dumplings How to fry potstickers in batches How to squeeze out water from cabbage (if you'd like to include them in your recipe) so you wouldn't have soggy dumplings In college, my friends and I used to get together...

Chinese Steamed Spareribs with Black Bean Sauce

Chinese Steamed Spareribs with Black Bean Sauce

Are you ready to dive into a dim sum classic that's bound to become a family favorite? Let me introduce you to the Chinese Steamed Spareribs with Black Bean Sauce, or as it's lovingly called in Cantonese, 'pai kuat.' This recipe is a nostalgic nod to my modest...

Chinese Steamed Fish Recipe

Chinese Steamed Fish Recipe

Above: Chinese Steamed Rockfish What you'll learn: Essential fish picking calisthenics to maximize your potential Highly effective fish-picking strategies The ideal way of steaming fish When I go home to visit my Mom, I always ask for this dish, Chinese Steamed...

Chinese Pastries with Hoisin Chicken

Chinese Pastries with Hoisin Chicken

I don't know if you have the upscale Chinese chain called P.F. Changs near you, but in 90's Los Angeles, it was the chi-chi place to eat...a place to see and be seen, where the skinny, tall and deeluscious hung out waiting to be discovered by producers and sugar...