Our mission is to stop food waste at home, especially during the holidays, when families gather for that big massive feast! One thing that feels hard to use creatively outside of a traditional holiday meal is gravy — especially when all of the mashed potatoes are...
This Roasted Pumpkin recipe serves up perfectly oven roasted pumpkin. It's an easy and versatile recipe. You can have them as pumpkin wedges with a dip or as a delicious side dish. Why This Roasted Pumpkin Recipe Shines Crispy on the outside and tender in the...
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,...
Check out this Turkey Tikka Masala recipe – it's the perfect way to jazz up your leftover turkey into a tasty Indian-inspired dish! You know how sometimes, when you use leftover turkey, it still kinda tastes like Thanksgiving dinner? Well, we've got you covered with...
Transform boring mashed potatoes into a fall inspired sweet and savory dish! Mash in a can of pumpkin puree to your potatoes (or sweet potatoes). Drizzle with maple syrup just before serving. There's a secret ingredient in this pumpkin mashed potatoes recipe that will...
This Ruth Chris Sweet Potato Casserole recipe is my take on the restaurant version. A layer of creamy sweet potatoes is covered with a delicious brown sugar and pecan streusel, it's perfect for your holiday meals! Why This Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe Is So Good It's...
The best part of celebrating the holidays with people who don't cook is knowing that the entire turkey carcass is MINE! ALL MINE! Such a silly thing to be smug about, but I consider the endless potential of leftover bones just as exciting as the roasted turkey itself....
This is a recipe I created for Mori-Nu Tofu as a creative way to add more healthy tofu to your diet! ~Jaden I've got a really fun PRE and POST Thanksgiving recipe for you. This is perfect both for when you're hosting a holiday party AND if you're looking to use up...
I have grand plans for this Easter - but it involves Buddha and God granting a sunny but not too hot day to us. Instead of our usual lavish feast inside the house, I'd love to do a casual Easter picnic in our backyard - something not too fussy yet still...
Prime Rib seems so intimidating to cook, but in all honesty, it's easier than roasting a turkey. There's no brining, stuffing a cavity, flipping halfway or injecting with marinade. Cooking the most tender Prime Rib only uses one cooking rule - slow 'n low. All you...
My good friend and long-distance assistant, Julie from The Little Kitchen, came over a few weeks ago for a visit. I'm not a very good baker, thus the lack of fancy cakes and sweets on this blog. But Julie is. So I roped her into helping me bake a Halloween themed cake...
Usually sometime during the holiday, we'll bake an entire bone-in ham. Split pea and ham soup is so surprisingly easy, especially in a pressure cooker. It takes about 3 minutes of chopping, 4 minutes of pressure cooking time and then 20 minutes to just let it sit. My...
This Easter Ham recipe is light, simple and so delicious! Perfectly cooked ham, covered in a sweet and fruity glaze, perfect for spring and Easter! Why This Ham Recipe Is So Good A two-step Easter Ham recipe with an easy grilled peaches glaze. A delicious peach glaze...
If you've visited Midtown Manhattan, you must have seen the food carts featuring Halal-style chicken and rice. Moist, savory chicken pieces are cooked right on the cart griddle, deftly chopped with the side edge of the long, wide metal spatula. The edges of the...
Thanksgiving Ideas Here's lots of inspiration for your Thanksgiving table and some of my top picks for the menu. Appetizers and Bites Roasted Cauliflower with Bacon and Garlic Flank Steak on Goat Cheese on Toast Prosciutto and Ricotta Crostini with Honey Warm...
Breakfast or dessert? We’re not sure, but either way this Nutella Bread pudding is delicious. It's easy to make and packed with chocolaty, nutty flavors. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any time, really! Why This Nutella Bread Pudding Is So Good Great for breakfast...
Learn how to make perfect pate a choux with this simple recipe. You’ll be enjoying cream puffs, profiteroles, eclairs, and gougeres in no time! Why These Pate A Choux Recipe Is So Good So good they were featured in Oprah's Holiday 2009 A super...
I know it's a little early to think about Thanksgiving leftovers, but believe me, time goes by so crazy fast! Once the big meal is over, even after the late-night refrigerator raid (you sneak in and pick at the turkey in the refrigerator too, right?!), we'll always...
This delicious Glazed Ham recipe is perfect for Easter (and other special occasions) and only uses 5 ingredients! Easy to make, with a great glaze that is rich and tangy, perfectly complementing the ham - a match made in heaven! Why This Glazed Ham Recipe...
This really is the perfect Prime Rib recipe, made for Christmas and special occasions! So simple, yet oh so delicious. A hot sear and then slow and low is the key to absolutely perfect prime rib. Why This Perfect Prime Rib Is So Good! Tender, juicy...
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.
Maybe you're prepping for Thanksgiving, or you've just finished it up, and now you're wondering what to do with all that leftover turkey. No one wants that delicious bird to go to waste! So what do you do? Can you freeze it? Absolutely, you can freeze leftover turkey!...
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...
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...