by Jaden | Mar 4, 2010 | Appetizers/Bites, Asian, Chinese New Year, Desserts, Recipes
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...
by Jaden | Feb 8, 2010 | Chinese New Year, Recipe Collections, Recipes
The Chinese calendar isn’t as straightforward and predictable as the Western (Gregorian) calendar. The length of a month isn’t always 30…um…31…no…29…or 28 days. Okay, okay, so both calendars are kinda screwy. But what I meant...
by Jaden | Jan 7, 2010 | Chinese New Year, Featured
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...
by Jaden | Nov 25, 2009 | Recipes, Sides, Thanksgiving
Snappy green beans meets shallots sauteed in nutty browned butter and toasted hazelnuts….recipe over at Steamy Kitchen on TLC!
by Jaden | Nov 9, 2009 | Appetizers/Bites, Fall Recipes, Holiday, Main Course, Recipes
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...
by Jaden | Oct 3, 2009 | Appetizers/Bites, Asian, Chinese New Year, Pork, Recipes
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...