Ground Beef in the Microwave

Ground Beef in the Microwave

Ground beef. It's like the Swiss Army knife of the kitchen, right? It's the hero of so many dishes, from the zen-like Buddha Bowls to the classic bolognese, and let's not forget the king of weeknight dinners: tacos. But hey, what if I told you that you can...

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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...

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Korean Gochujang Drizzle

Korean Gochujang Drizzle

This crazy flavorful Korean Gochujang Drizzle sauce is made with a few staple pantry ingredients and can be whipped up in minutes. It's as easy as putting all of the ingredients into a mason jar and shaking it up! You won't be able to stop making this sauce! Korean...

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Easy Spiced Nuts

Easy Spiced Nuts

These easy spiced nuts are the perfect crunchy snack or topping for your Buddha Bowl to always keep at arms length! This versatile recipe is a little sweet, a little spicy, and nice and toasty. Easily change up the nuts and spices by raiding your...

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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!...

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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...

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10 Minute Mango and Golden Raisin Chutney Recipe

10 Minute Mango and Golden Raisin Chutney Recipe

You'll want this sauce over everything! We love creating sauces for our Buddha Bowl recipes that start with a store-bought base. In this recipe, we started with a jar of mango preserves, though apricot preserves is just as delicious. You can buy jam, jelly or...

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Quickest Oven Roasted Asparagus

Quickest Oven Roasted Asparagus

The quickest oven roasted asparagus method is very high heat + olive oil. Find the fattest spears you can to make this recipe.   Fastest way to roast asparagus Pre-heating the baking sheet in a high-heat oven at 500F and plenty of olive oil can cook perfect...

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Sheet Pan Roast: Perfect Vegetables & Crunchy Tofu

Sheet Pan Roast: Perfect Vegetables & Crunchy Tofu

Roast a variety of vegetables along with tofu in the same oven session. The trick is use two sheet pans - tofu on upper rack, vegetables on lower rack. Tossing the vegetables in a store bought salad dressing is our shortcut to incredible flavor. Coating the tofu in a...

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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

Roast the most flavorful spiced pumpkin seeds ever with these three "flavor blast" store-bought global spice blends from Ethiopia, Japan, and the Middle East. This makes the perfect crunchy topping for your Buddha Bowls! Want 3 fresh new ways to make roasted pumpkin...

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How to Cook Whole Sweet Potato in Microwave

How to Cook Whole Sweet Potato in Microwave

Learn how to cook whole sweet potatoes in the microwave, ready in just 10 minutes compared to your normal 1 hour in the oven! The microwave makes cooking sweet potatoes quick, simple, and energy efficient. Add your microwave cooked sweet potatoes to virtually any meal...

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Pomegranate Seed Basics

Pomegranate Seed Basics

Pomegranates can add a sweet pop of flavor to your Buddha Bowl, but removing the seeds without any of the stringy pieces or choosing one at the store is the hard part. Keep reading to learn all about pomegranates! Buddha Bowl Basics Buddha Bowl basics will teach you...

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Skillet Asparagus

Skillet Asparagus

Cooking asparagus in the skillet is quicker than roasting in the oven. We'll show you how to achieve a beautiful char flavor without the grill or oven. Buddha Bowl Veggies Buddha Bowl veggies will teach you the easiest ways to cook, store, and use vegetables!...

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How to Cut Bell Peppers

How to Cut Bell Peppers

Slicing up bell peppers is easy, but you might not know how to remove the core and seeds. You also might not know that there are multiple ways to cut bell peppers and we will teach you how! Buddha Bowl Basics Buddha Bowl basics will show you easy ways to save money,...

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The Best Containers to Store Leftovers

The Best Containers to Store Leftovers

There are so many different types of containers on Amazon, you can really get lost in the comments and reviews and then you don't know which set to buy! Today, Buddha Bowl basics will show you which containers are our favorite for storing toppings and leftovers....

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How to Roast Bell Peppers

How to Roast Bell Peppers

To be honest, I often buy roasted bell peppers in a jar for a super-convenient pantry-friendly alternative. If I want to make my own roasted bell peppers, I'll use the broiler instead of an open flame. Buddha Bowl Veggies Buddha Bowl veggies will teach you the easiest...

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How to Cook Quinoa on the Stovetop Recipe

How to Cook Quinoa on the Stovetop Recipe

Bookmark this recipe for how to cook quinoa the classic way - on the stovetop! Not only is it gluten-free by nature, quinoa's also more nutrient-dense than any grain: all the more reason it belongs in your regular recipe rotation. At Steamy Kitchen, we like to build...

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How to Cook Quinoa in a Pressure Cooker Recipe

How to Cook Quinoa in a Pressure Cooker Recipe

Master this easy recipe for how to cook quinoa in a pressure cooker, whether you have an Instant Pot, or other brand. It'd be an understatement to say that electric pressure cookers have changed the game. Cooking grains (or seeds, in the case of quinoa) offers an...

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Hi! I’m Jaden!

Welcome To Steamy Kitchen

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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Adaptogenic Blue Tonic Recipe for Stress & Sleep

Adaptogenic Blue Tonic Recipe for Stress & Sleep

If you're into making drinks at home that look like they cost $14 and came from a bougie wellness café, you're gonna love this recipe.  This Adaptogenic Aura Tonic is my go-to whenever I feel like I need something not only medicinal, but magical. It’s icy. It's...

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Make a Cucumber Rose Cooler in Time for Summer

Make a Cucumber Rose Cooler in Time for Summer

Okay, let's just say it. Sometimes plain water is about as exciting as watching paint dry. Enter: And sometimes you just need some even more hydrating, especially in the summer. That's why I whipped up this Cucumber Rose Cooler. And to me, it feels like a spa day in a...

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Rainbow Glow Bowl with Adaptogenic Dressing

Rainbow Glow Bowl with Adaptogenic Dressing

What if your salad was more than just a salad? What if it was a glow-up in a bowl? Our Rainbow Glow Bowl is full of vibrant veggies, protein-rich quinoa, and topped off with a creamy, adaptogen-loaded blueberry-miso dressing. It also features roasted beets, massaged...

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