Patience is what we've been practicing for the last two months in our house. Going into a major kitchen remodel is never a "fun" thing (well, except picking out wall colors, flooring options and kitchen bling), but I never expected a 2-week stall. So close, yet so far...
Before I get into the recipe, I wanted to give you a quick peek at the Daytime TV studios where I tape cooking segments at. It's a show that's syndicated in nearly 200 markets in the US with hosts Cyndi Edwards and the incredibly funny Jerry Penacoli...
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...
Here's what you'll learn: Why skirt and flank steak are perfect for this dish How to cut the steak to guarantee most tenderness Nathan's marinating method How to cook mai-fun (skinny rice noodles) in 30 seconds How to julienne a cucumber in 30 seconds Our family loves...
Hi! I'm Andrew Hair, the older brother. I just turned 11 years old last week and my Mom asked me to pick a recipe to make for you. I chose Mom's Chinese Chicken Soup. Actually, to tell you the truth, it's Po-Po's (grandma) Chinese Chicken Soup. I don't know why my Mom...
Make this Indian Chickpea Dal a hearty side or the center of a bigger, beautiful bowl! When we first moved to Florida, we weathered through big hurricanes like Charley, Andrew, Wilma, Jeanne...I can't even remember all of their names! At the start of every hurricane...
Scott's garden yielded a bucket of sweet potatoes and my raised beds finished the Spring growing season sputtering out the last of the kale and swiss chard. Summer is when we put the raised beds to rest - it's just too darn hot to grow anything except hot chile...
This Huy Fong copycat Sriracha Hot Sauce recipe is from the "ASIAN PICKLES" Cookbook, and is the closest homemade version I've ever tasted. The secret is a simple fermentation! Why This Aged Sriracha Hot Sauce Recipe Works: If you love the store bought, this recipe is...
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 Clay Pot Rice is slathered in a delicious homemade Chinese Sweet Soy Sauce. Everything is super-easy to make, the Chinese Pork Belly and Chinese Sausage cook in the same pot as the rice, so delicious! Why This Clay Pot Rice Is So Good Easy to make -...
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...
These Thai Pork Chops are succulent and slathered in a finger lickingly good coconut sauce! These are so quick and easy to make, they'll be a weeknight regular for sure. Why These Thai Pork Chops Are So Good Easy to make - just 20 mins. A delicious coconut sauce with...
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...
If you can make awesome Pho in the slow cooker, why not a pressure cooker? And this Pressure Cooker Pho tastes so good! Packed with fresh herbs and strips of succulent beef, all in divine broth! Why This Pressure Cooker Pho Is So Good An easy Instant Pot Pho...
This easy Pad Thai recipe takes 10 mins to prep and 8 mins to cook - it's so simple and so tasty! Silky noodles, slathered in a delicious sauce - what's not to love! Why This Easy Pad Thai Recipe Is So Good Cheater sauce! Enhance store-bought pad thai sauce with...
This Kumquat recipe is a Chinese sore throat remedy, for the next time you are sick - just add a couple of kumquats to your mug, mash them with a fork and fill with hot water. Swirl in a bit of honey. Why This Salted Kumquat Recipe Is So Good A traditional Chinese...
Sriracha sauce, often fondly referred to as "rooster sauce" or simply "red sauce," has become a staple in kitchens and restaurants everywhere. It's that go-to condiment that adds the perfect blend of heat, sweetness, and tang to almost any dish. But have you ever...
This Healthy General Tso Chicken doesn't deep fry the chicken but still gives you a delicious dish, with great textures and awesome flavor, plus it's so quick and easy to make! Why This General Tso Chicken Is So Good! An easy and quick recipe, 15 mins cook time ...
When all else fails, the answer is always Zen, especially in all matters related to food. With the exception of Peanut Butter & Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Ganache & Reese's Peanut Butter Cups (more!more!more!) or if anyone wants to make me a big...
We've taken all the savory, nutty flavors of meat satay and made a vegetarian dish - Satay Noodles and Greens! With the help of my favorite cookbook of the year, The Medicinal Chef by Dale Pinnock. Why These Satay Noodle Are So Good An addictive vegetarian noodle dish...
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.
The long, lazy, sun-soaked days of summer are the perfect opportunity to start having picnics, and there are so many great places to do so. From the park to the beach to your own backyard, a well-packed picnic basket is the only secret ingredient you need to create...
It's summer, which means it's time to lounge in your backyard, hang out for BBQs, or just find a cozy spot to chill in your air-conditioned living room. The point is... you want to relax, but you also want a great summer drink. You might think you have to jump through...
Summer is not only a season of sunshine and BBQs. It's also the time of year for fresh, vibrant veggies to add a riot of color (and nutrients!) to your dishes. What's that you say? You're a seasoned chef? Perfect. You're someone who just discovered that your stove has...