In my 10+ years of food blogging, I've made some darn good friends, even soulmates. One of these gals is known as The Pioneer Woman - Ree Drummond. Ree and I have been on some crazy adventures together, running barefoot in a Seattle museum, spooning in a Chicago cab,...
Summer is still going strong, and we've got some 3-step, Asian inspired kebab and skewer recipes for grilling! These are so simple they only take a few minutes to prep....and a few minutes to grill. That's the beauty of using skewers! The magic to the recipes is...
I've just added this vibrant Avocado Grapefruit Salad to my list of new recipes at home, and let me tell you, it's already a hit! Ripe avocado slices blend seamlessly with the tangy sweetness of grapefruit – one of my favorite citrus fruits – all nestled on a bed of...
Last month, I took a trip to Napa, California, to learn all about the birthplace of those funny little olives I used to put on my fingers, and the surprising invention from a poor, widowed mother! Post sponsored by California Olive Committee. -Jaden Smoked Olives With...
Learn how to make the simplest, most elegant accompaniment to a cheese plate with Oven Roasted Grapes on the Vine. Why These Oven Roasted Grapes Are So Good Recipe from award-winning chef, Nancy Silverton of Mozza restaurants. So simple to make. A great addition to...
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...
Get your vegetable spiralizer out! Ali Mafucci, the queen of spiral cut vegetables and fruit, is back with a collection of new recipes in her cookbook, Inspiralize Everything. This book is like an encyclopedia of ingredients that you can turn into healthy, fun...
So many Asian restaurants feature pork belly on their menus, especially Pork Belly Buns. Here's a version that I actually enjoy even more, Pork Belly Buns in Lettuce Cups. Luscious, tender pieces of pork belly with deep caramelized edges sit on top of a bed of crunchy...
Make your own crunchy roasted peanuts, with your favorite seasoning, in less than 10 minutes! We love these peanuts as a snack (perfect with a cold beer), to sprinkle on top of Chinese congee, or to even toss in a salad. Make them spicy (add dried chili flakes), sweet...
Back in the early 90's after a period of college dorm-life, I longed for my own kitchen and imagined hosting elegant dinner parties for my friends. My roommate and I found an affordable apartment within scooter-distance of the campus and I set off to...
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...
Bacon, butter, white wine and soft clams... a delicious combination! If there's anything that's going to cover the clams -- it's should be BACON! Ditch the old-school Clams Casino recipe that's usually covered with a soggy, tasteless breadcrumb mixture. This is a...
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...
If you love making your own beef jerky, try this savory-sweet Korean inspired flavor combination. We use traditional Korean BBQ marinade with thin-sliced beef (we love using London broil) for a healthy snack. Tips for Making Korean Style Beef Jerky For best...
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...
This Chinese Boiled Peanuts recipe makes for an addictive snack Raw peanuts are boiled in water with cinnamon sticks, star anise, garlic cloves and a little salt. Even though there's no sugar in the mix, you'll get a molasses-like sweetness just from boiling the...
I very rarely veer off my "tried and true" basic recipe for Vietnamese Nuoc Cham (dipping sauce with lime juice, fish sauce, chili peppers, sugar, water) for Vietnamese Spring Rolls. It's easy, predictable and I can make the sauce just by taste without...
This Thai Firecracker Shrimp recipe has marinated shrimp wrapped in egg roll wrappers and then fried until golden brown and crispy served with a pad thai sauce for dipping. An awesome appetizer that's so easy to make! Why This Thai Firecracker Shrimp Recipe Is...
Here's another way to incorporate more tofu in your life! 🙂 I developed a series of recipes for Mori-Nu tofu, made Tualatin, Oregon, USA. You'll love this one! ~Jaden If you're looking for a dip for your holiday party - here it is! I was so...
If you're looking for a holiday side dish to complement the turkey, prime rib (or both!), mark this recipe down as a top contender! Not only is this a 5-ingredient dish, but the roasted brussels sprouts are treated to a special ingredient - sweet, red grapes. Let your...
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.
Some days, you're not in the mood for complicated recipes. But that doesn't mean you can't make something that's delicious and, honestly, still kind of fancy. (Your guests don't need to know how easy this was, and our lips are sealed.) It's our classy-meets-casual...
I feel like fruit salad usually goes one of two ways. Either it’s a sad bowl of mushy melons, or it’s the thing people fight over at the BBQ. This one? Oh, it’s definitely the latter. This isn't just chopping up some random fruit and hoping for the best. We're...
Let's just admit it. Some smoothies taste like lawn clippings. But this one is different. She's gorgeous, tastes like a tropical vacation, and kind of makes you feel like you're in a fancy spa setting. With frozen dragon fruit, tart hibiscus, creamy banana, coconut...