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...
Sur La Table Cooking Classes
This is my dining room. Which somehow turned into my office, bookshelf, the kids computer room (they were playing a game on Star Wars website) and place for placing miscellaneous doo-dads that you never want found again. The stacks and stacks of cookbooks are...
Need Food Fluffer Desperately!
As you know, I’m doing all the cooking, writing and photographing for the Steamy Kitchen cookbook. Today, I’m taking a photo of Grilled Pineapple with Chocolate Coconut Rum Sauce for the book, and I thought I’d let you take a peek into one of the...
Another one bites the dust…
Instead of showing you some the of photos that are going into the book, I thought I’d show you one that isn’t. This is a photo of Indonesian Beef Satay with Peanut Sauce. I do looooove the photo, however, I’ll have to re-shoot. Let’s play! Can...
My ghetto photo studio
My cookbook editor, Holly, is flying down to Florida and spending the entire day/eve with me tomorrow! I”m really looking forward to meeting her in person, since we’ve been working closely together for the past few months. We’ll be spending the day...Featured Recipe
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I'm Jaden Rae, a TV chef, cookbook author, recipe developer, and the creative force behind Steamy Kitchen, a 19-year food blog focused on Asian cuisine and mindful living. Steamy Kitchen has been featured on The List, the Today Show, Oprah.com, Martha Stewart Living Radio & more.
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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 Make Your Own Homemade Fire Cider Tonic
With the winter months creeping in, and flu season ramping up, how do you keep those cold bugs at bay? We've got our own go-to here at Steamy Kitchen. It's a homemade fire cider recipe that's both absolutely delicious and the ideal potent tonic for flu season. This...