I know. Stuffed squash sounds like the kind of thing you’d politely poke at at a dinner party, secretly wishing it was pizza. But hear me out. My version is rich, earthy, and straight-up sexy, in a way that makes you think of cozy autumn sweaters and glasses of red...
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...
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...
You know when you cook way too much rice and it just sits in the fridge, lonely and forgotten? Yeah, let's not do that anymore. This vegan crispy rice salad boasts some truly amazing texture, mildly spicy flavors, and fresh veggies. It’s a healthy meal that...
I know. Oatmeal is a bit of a bore. Bland. Mushy. The sad, neglected cousin of more thrilling breakfasts. But this? This is oatmeal revitalized! Succulent, caramelized apricots roasted with cinnamon and date syrup. Creamy, spiced oats with ashwagandha, the ancient...
Let's face it. Some salads are just sad. Limp lettuce. Bland dressing. But, not this one. Nay! This salad is a response to all those sad salads you've had to endure. A rebellion. A shout into the universe, "We're sick of sad salads. And we're not gonna do it anymore!"...
Alright, my friend, let’s talk about this super easy red lentil curry, also known as the one-pot, no-fuss meal that’ll make you question why you ever spent money on takeout. If you dig dishes that fill your kitchen with the warm scent of garam masala and fresh ginger,...
Alright, my friends, let’s talk soup. Specifically, this crazy easy Mushroom Miso Soup. It's truly like a hug in a bowl, and has just enough umami flavor to make you feel like you’re sitting in a Japanese restaurant without getting a hefty bill at the end of your...
Look, I love a good salad, but who wants to deal with sad, limp greens that leave you hungry an hour later? This Winter Crunch Lentil Salad is different. It’s hearty. It's packed with plant-based protein. It's loaded with texture, and it has just the right balance of...
If you have only 15 minutes to throw together a dish, I got you. As a former food snob, I use to poo-poo at store-bought sauces, preferring to make everything from scratch. That is, until I had children. Time became a luxury, and my cooking habits changed. These...
This Guinness Beef Stew is directly from the Official Guinness Cookbook - it's the real deal! I used to work for Guinness over 20 years ago, and have even worked out of their headquarters based in Scotland. I'm thrilled to share with you one of the most popular...
Did you know that as many as 5.8 million Americans and 55 million people worldwide live with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias? But studies show that the MIND diet can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and slow cognitive decline by up to...
If you’re anything like me, you probably struggle to wrangle your family to sit down for dinner. And we’re not alone! In fact, family dinners have declined by 30% in the last 3 decades! Inspired by the Fantastic Fungi Community Cookbook, this Sausage & Mushroom...
This recipe is inspired by the seasonal changes that happen late in the year, and the resulting lack of natural sunlight. As the days grow shorter and the sunlight scarce, I know many of us start to feel the effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder, with its pesky brain...
Part of our 3-recipe collection of Foods To Fight Seasonal Affective Disorder, this Healthy Turkey Stroganoff Recipe is packed with tryptophan, which metabolizes into serotonin for full-body calming and mood. How Does It Help with Seasonal Affective Disorder? The...
Get ready to have your mind blown with these Lion's Mane Crab Cakes! No, it's not crab – these golden brown beauties are crafted from Lion's Mane (or Hericium Erinaceus), a delicious mushroom that resembles the mane of a lion. (Some also compare them to fluffy clouds...
Chestnut mushrooms have a crunchy, nutty flavor that’s great for omelettes! I like to add Peri Peri sauce from Trader Joe’s to my Chestnut Mushroom Omelette because it adds a nice kick, but you might like your without the spice! Tips For Cooking Mushrooms Mushrooms...
July 4th is right around the corner which means backyard and pool hangouts are in full swing. We've rounded up some of our most popular and barbecue friendly July 4th recipes, along with other recipes we love to give you some ideas of what you should bring to your...
Happy New Year friends! We love celebrating and rolling in the new year with black-eyed peas. The southern tradition is that black eyed peas bring you, prosperity, good luck, and fortune in the New Year. Maybe we are a little superstitious, but we love this tradition...
Vietnamese Pho is a beautifully fragrant and healthy noodle soup. Pho can be made using any kind of protein, the most popular being beef pho, but our favorite is Chicken Pho. Chicken Pho is much easier to make and the broth is much lighter than...
Even after so much Thanksgiving day food, sometimes we miss those holiday flavors. So, with this leftover recipe we are using a trifecta of leftovers: turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce. It's a super easy recipe that comes together quickly with traditional,...
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...
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!...
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...
Easy roasted cauliflower "steaks" take center stage in this healthy Buddha bowl recipe with grilled fish, mixed greens, and a simple dill dressing served over lemony couscous. Buddha Bowl - say what? When it comes to eating sustainably and colorfully, we’ve really...
If you are looking for a fresh, easy, summery one-bowl meal recipe, then your search is over. This rotisserie chicken Buddha Bowl with pomegranate sauce can be made in just 20 minutes and will satisfy the entire family. All About Buddha Bowls Buddha bowls are fun...
Enjoy the best of Japanese plant-based cuisine in this Crispy Tofu Buddha Bowl starring pan-seared tofu flavored with homemade ponzu sauce and topped with nutty sesame seeds. What are Buddha Bowls? When it comes to eating sustainably and colorfully, we’ve started...
Put any kind of BBQ pulled pork to use in these simple Korean-style tacos that you can easily transform into a bowl! What kind of Korean Tacos are we taco-ing about? We're taco-ing precooked pulled pork or chicken in this versatile recipe that honors leftovers in te...
Sarah Tiong teaches us how to make authentic thai Proper Pork Larb. This Proper Pork Larb has a hint of sweetness packed with the savoury nuttiness of glutinous rice and pork. This recipe is courtesy of Sarah's new book, Sweet Savory Spicy: : Exciting Street Market...
Hello there, rib lovers. It's not every day you come across a recipe that boasts only "2 ingredients" and still tastes this amazing. But here we are! My Tender Baby Back Ribs, slathered in a sweet, sticky Thai chili sauce (that's surprisingly not all that spicy) are...
When it comes to elevating a humble pork chop to something extraordinary, it's all about the sauce. And let me tell you, this Pork Chops with Apricot Brandy Sauce recipe does exactly that. It's like taking a regular weekday dinner and giving it a weekend makeover....
In this Pineapple Fried Rice recipe, you'll learn: How to prevent soggy, heavy, goopy fried rice. How to easily cut a whole pineapple to use as a pretty serving bowl. Why cooking certain ingredients separately is essential to the best Pineapple Fried Rice. Pineapple...
Steak lovers, it's time to elevate your grilling game beyond the usual salt, pepper, or that go-to grilling blend. What's your favorite steak? Maybe it's a juicy flank steak, a tender filet mignon, or even a robust sirloin? Whatever your preference, getting a gourmet...
This Shrimp and Zucchini Stir Fry Recipe will teach you how to get the perfect crunchy, snappy shrimp texture, and how to properly stir-fry shrimp so it is never overcooked. Soak raw shrimp in a brine for the best shrimp texture for this stir fry. How to cook shrimp...
This authentic Malaysian Chicken Noodle Soup recipe features a warm, rich broth with silky-juicy chicken. Slippery fresh rice noodles and snappy shrimp. Recipe is from Chef Robert Danhi's cookbook, James Beard Foundation Book Award Finalist! Malaysian Chicken...
Grilled Fish Tacos with Corn and Pepitas 1 1/2 pounds firm fleshed fish fillet (3/4 inch thick (I like grouper or mahi-mahi))olive oil3/4 teaspoon garlic salt1 teaspoon paprika2 ears corn (shucked)2 tomatoes (1/4" dice)2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro12 corn...
This is a decadent, romantic meal for two that only takes 40 minutes, start to finish, and only uses one pan. Easy to cook, easy to clean up...because your time is better spent enjoying your Valentine's Day! (pssst....we are giving one of these Hestan Sauté Pan + Lid...
Shiitake, Maitake, Brown Beech, and more: mushrooms are an important part of Japanese cuisine. There so many ways to enjoy these delicious mushrooms! Read on for some awesome Japanese Mushroom recipes and how to identify the different kinds in the supermarket....
This Scallops with Apricot Sauce recipe is inspired by Blackfin Bistro in Key West, Florida. This was a recipe requested by a reader, and I called the restaurant and chatted with the chef. Sadly, it's no longer on the menu, but we wanted to recreate an easy, at-home...
Thai Chicken Coconut Soup (Tom Ka Gai Recipe) When I was in Los Angeles a few years ago, I stopped by the now-closed (sniff sniff) The Cook's Library Bookstore and picked up a copy of Tessa Kiros' Apples For Jam, A Colorful Cookbook fully intending it to be a gift for...
In this authentic Chicken Fried Rice recipe, you'll learn: Stir fry secrets to creating flavorful, delicate, authentic Chinese fried rice. No gumminess, no soggy fried rice here! Simple marinade for any type of meat to add to fried rice. Fried rice variations - make...
In this Scarpetta's Spaghetti Recipe, you'll learn how to make the world-famous pasta dish by Chef Scott Conant of Scarpetta's Restaurant. The recipe includes their tomato pasta sauce and garlic and basil infused olive oil. It's a simple recipe! Scarpetta in New...
This recipe for Hot Dogs with Kimchi Relish is from The Kimchi Chronicles by Marja Vongerichten, and if you recognize that last name, you'll know her husband is the one and only Jean-George Vongerichten, or as I affectionately call "J-Vo" Marja is Korean and the...
Iron Chef Morimoto teaches us how to make authentic, udon noodles recipe from scratch. Delicious homemade noodles that are far more superior than store-bought ones! The recipe and step-by-step photos is from Morimoto's second cookbook "Mastering the art of Japanese...
This Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs dish is a mouth-watering appetizer and goes-great-with-cold-beer type of dish from China. Normally, the ribs are deep fried, but I wanted to cook a version that didn't require me to waste 3 cups of cooking oil. If you do want to deep fry...
Bursting with plenty of lean protein from the shrimp, this Pad Thai Salad recipe is fit as a main course. This recipe is courtesy of celebrity chef Bobby Flay's new cookbook Bobby Flay Fit: 200 Recipes for a Healthy Lifestyle. Learn how to make a spicy, nutty...
This Shrimp Teriyaki Stir Fry is quick and delicious! Shrimp cooked in teriyaki sauce is tender and has that wonderful mixture of salty and sweet flavors. This makes the perfect Asian dinner in minutes. We've partnered with Argo® Corn Starch to create this simple...
This is one of those dishes that'll make your whole family say "More, please!" My Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry is a dish that's as easy as it is scrumptious. With tender beef, crisp broccoli, it's immensely flavorful without the goopy brown sauce. It's a...
In this Baked Parmesan Garlic Chicken Wings, you'll learn: Oven bake chicken wings instead of frying chicken wings! Less mess, healthier, more flavor. Chef Jesse Thomas' secret herb formula Optional blue cheese/Dijon mustard dipping sauce This recipe for Baked...
This Zucchini Noodle recipe is very simple and cooks in 10 minutes. Slivers of zucchini noodles - or zoodles - are mixed with seasoned beef slices and other veggies, for an easy and delicious meal! Why This Korean Zucchini Noodles Recipe Is So Good A take on the...
This Slow Cooker Vietnamese Chicken Pho is a refreshing and fragrant chicken noodle soup cooked in a delicious broth, topped by an abundance of fresh herbs, green and red onions. It's a hearty, simple and healthy meal that is full of vibrant flavors. Recipe originally...
Authentic Pho recipe from award-winning cookbook author and foremost expert in Vietnamese cuisine, Andrea Nguyen! With a broth that’s light yet so full of flavor, it’s infused with spices like cinnamon, star anise and cardamom. Utterly addictive! Why This...
There's nothing like Hainanese Chicken Rice. If you're familiar with this absolute comfort dish, you know it's basically the greatest thing next to a big hug. (Chicken noodle soup has nothing on this dish!) Hainanese Chicken Rice is a staple of Hainan...
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...
You'll learn how to make low-carb, healthy, Paleo-friendly, Cauliflower Fried "Rice" recipe with your choice of sauce: Garlicky Chili Sauce or Lemon Soy Sauce. The "rice" is actually finely chopped cauliflower. Both recipes were created for my client, San-J. You'll...
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...
Ever get ramen cravings? (I know I do.) Welcome to fast food, Japanese style! Perfect for your average college student or on-the-go mom. Start to finish, this healthy and light Japanese Udon Noodle Soup with Miso takes less than 15 minutes, making it easily fit...
In this Miso Ramen Recipe, you'll learn: How to take ordinary packaged miso ramen and transform it into restaurant-worthy meal Difference between instant ramen (fried, 12 grams fat) and premium quality ramen (dried, baked 2 grams fat) How to make the perfect boiled...
DIY Mongolian barbecue is one of the most fun, interactive meals you can have at home! Each person can choose their ingredients and perform a 5 minute stir-fry at the table for their custom dish. We created this recipe for San-J, using their ready-to use...
In this Roasted Vegetable Buddha Bowl recipe, you'll learn: How to roast different vegetables, all at once, and cooked perfectly at the same time Cook ahead flexibility of a Buddha Bowl - make this meal in 30 minutes Customize your own bowl with different San-J...
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...
This Citrus Salad with Crispy Quinoa Recipe is from 100 Days of Real Food: Fast & Fabulous by Lisa Leake. 100 Days of Real Food is the story of how one family took on a challenge to cut out all processed foods for 100 days. Only whole foods with an emphasis...
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...
This recipe features: Make healthy burgers with an Asian twist! Thai inspired chicken burgers with sriracha mayo Recipe from Make It Easy Cookbook by Stacie Billis Store-bought shortcuts makes this recipe simple for any night Home-cooked meals don't always have to be...
In this recipe, you'll learn: How to the vegetables crisp and vibrant, and the shrimp succulent and juicy. How to keep the garlic from turning bitter in a stir-fry Recipe from Everyday Chinese Cookbook by Chef Katie Chin Jade Shrimp Recipe Stir-frying is one of the...
This Miso Salmon recipe makes an easy, no fuss, full-flavored dish to pair with rice, quinoa or even on top of mashed potatoes. The marinade and sauce for this Miso Salmon dish is made of 3 easy-to-find Japanese ingredients available at most supermarkets: Miso, Mirin,...
This Chinese recipe features some of the best dried and preserved Chinese ingredients: dried shrimp, Chinese sausage and dried mushrooms. Traditionally, this dish is made with white rice or sticky, glutinous rice. But we're using brown rice to create a hearty,...
This recipe was developed for Nissin. Noodle soup packages are an important part of my pantry, they serve as a base for many types of Asian meals when I don't have the time to make stock from scratch. With ramen noodle soup as a base, you can make Korean...
Of the dozens of new Asian cookbooks that have come out this year, two are stand-outs and sure to be award-winning for 2015. One of them is Preserving the Japanese Way by my friend, Nancy Hachisu (we'll feature that book in another article), and the other...
I'm using the Nissin RAOH Umami Tonkotsu Ramen to make a Korean-influenced Kimchi Ramen. Only 15-minutes to restaurant-quality ramen at home. It's a deep, fiery, and utterly delicious! Why This Kimchi Ramen Is So Good Uses intant noodles to creat restaurant quality...
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...
Photo credit: Marvin Gapultos, The Adobo Road Cookbook In this Chicken Adobo Recipe, you'll learn: Classic Filipino Chicken Adobo recipe from The Adobo Road Cookbook Simple 6-ingredient recipe Prep time is only 5 minutes What is Adobo? In Filipino cooking, "Adobo" is...
Americans are obsessed with grilling, and here to help master the backyard grill is New Orleans chef, David Guas, award-winning cookbook author, restaurant chef and host of Travel Channel's high-heat, high-stakes grilling competition show, "American Grilled." His new...
Thinly sliced, perfectly seared steak tops a Thai salad of crunchy cabbage, fresh bean sprouts and fragrant basil and mint herbs. Follow this recipe and dinner can be ready in 20 minutes! Salad as a main dish is combines so many textures and flavor profiles:...
Authentic Japanese ramen recipe using the Pressure Cooker! Instant Pot Ramen Noodle Soup is pascked with flavors and textures. Below are recipes for Ramen with pork hock vs. Ramen with spareribs. Why This Instant Pot Ramen Is So Good A quick version of the...
Today, we're diving into the world of Sous Vide, a technique that's all about precision, patience, and, most importantly, incredibly delicious results. I'll share with you the secrets of making a stunning Sous Vide Pork Belly that's perfect for tacos – a recipe that's...
Sushi lovers, unite! Sushi rice bowls, or chirashi-don, let us enjoy those classic, clean Japanese flavors without the fuss of rolling or hand-shaping rice. If your supermarket carries sushi-grade fish, you're halfway to making a sushi rice bowl your yuppie neighbors...
Roasted Brussels sprouts are paired with savory-sweet cured Chinese sausage (lap cheong 腊肠) for an unforgettable dish. You'll learn my go-to Chinese sausage brand and more dishes that feature one of my favorite ingredients. Why This Recipe Works Savory-sweet, smoky...
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...
In this recipe, you'll learn: 20-Minute recipe that you can serve over rice or noodles Simple sweet and sour sauce that can be used in countless dishes Recipe from the famous Rosa's Thai Cafe in London Rosa's Thai restaurants in London are known for their locally...
This recipe features: Classic Thai flavors, with a smooth, velvety soup Amp of the intensity of the herbs with a quick sauté of lemongrass, cilantro stems, garlic and ginger Customize soup by adding shrimp or mushroom (canned Asian straw mushrooms work...
A couple of years ago, Todd, Diane and I flew to NYC to work on a small video project with the French Culinary Institute. We met up at the hotel on the first day and after a 14.63 second hello, we jumped into a cab and headed to Momofuku Saäm Bar. If you know us, food...
Did you know that you can use Guinness in place of water, stock and wine in recipes? It adds a deep, rich, earthy flavor profile to the dish. I used to work for the Guinness company (Diageo) and created this delicious Guinness Corned Beef with Cabbage recipe. ...
Korean Bibimbap (BEE-beem-bop) is a classic - and delicious - dish of steamed rice served with ground meat (pork, beef, turkey or chicken), colorful vegetables, and a fried egg on top. Made in only 30 mins, it's savory, filling, hearty and served in a big bowl. ...
This Sous Vide Miso Salmon Recipe features: Only 5 ingredients and 5 minutes hands-on. Instructions for sous vide cooking. Miso marinated salmon makes an easy, no fuss, full-flavored dish to pair with rice, quinoa or even on top of mashed potatoes. The marinade...
This Prime Roast Rib recipe is done on the rotisserie and couldn't be simpler! It cooks up the most delicious, succulent and tender beef. Worth buying a rotisserie just for this! Why This Prime Rib Roast Beef Recipe Is So Good Take out all the awkward steps in and...
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....
Grilled Kebabs Recipe You'll learn: The 1 secret ingredient that guarantees juicy, flavorful grilled kebabs Less than 30 minutes, Costs $12 for four servings Use any type of meat - beef, pork, lamb, bison, turkey, chicken 5-minute Minty Cucumber Raita I've been fairly...
A delicious pan seared salmon, with crispy edges, slathered in a sweet and savory butter sauce. This is such an easy recipe, only a handful of ingredient and a few minutes to make! Why This Pan Seared Salmon Is So Good 5-ingredient salmon recipe Microwave: butter +...
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...
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...
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...
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 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 ...
Have you ever had a kumquat before? It's a small little thing, and the way you eat a kumquat is somewhat counter-intuitive to any other citrus that you may be familiar with. First off, the skin is the sweetest part of the fruit - and thank goodness too - can you...
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...
What you'll learn: A healthy, hearty salad fit for a meal with warm mushroom omelet, crunchy walnuts, salty shavings of parmesan cheese How to transform tough, rough, thick raw kale into soft, buttery lettuce-like texture How to customize salad with different...
Ever since our trip to City of Hope in Los Angeles and meeting with top scientists developing cancer cures with herbs, I've been focusing on wisely choosing foods for my family that heal, not harm. It's tough some days, especially when we have boys' activities that go...
It's not often that you meet soul mates or life-long family friends. We (and I mean every one of us in the Steamy Kitchen family, including Coco) feel extremely lucky to count Todd and Diane of White on Rice Couple as part of our family. I think that was 4...
Is this not the most brilliant name for a sandwich?! It's created by the one and only, Joe Yonan, food guru over at the Washington Post and one of the most happy journalists I've ever met (really!) He's got a new cookbook out, called Eat Your Vegetables: Bold Recipes...
These delicious black bean & tofu burgers are spiced with garam masala, which adds a wonderful depth of flavor. Super easy to make, with a crispy texture on the outside and a melt in the mouth middle, these are perfect for vegetarians, vegans and omnivores! Why...
I've taken taking one of the most elaborate (and delicious) Chinese dishes and created a no-fuss, simple recipe that anyone can make! Read on for how to make this Roasted Duck Recipe with fluffy Chinese Steamed buns too! Why This Chinese Roasted Duck Recipe Is...
There's nothing quite like a bowl of soup to offer comfort and warmth, especially when it's loaded with vibrant flavors. My Thai Hot & Sour Chicken Soup is exactly that – a bowl filled with comfort, tinged with the exotic flavors of Thailand. It not only warms...
The key to the greatest meatballs, unfortunately, is using tender, fatty ground meat....which is why many of the best recipes include both ground beef and ground pork (and sometimes ground veal). All that fatty richness goes straight to my backside and sometimes I...
Growing up in Nebraska, the closest family was nearly 8,000 miles away in Hong Kong and so our "family" was made of neighbors and co-workers of my Dad at the city utility offices. On the weekends, the adults would play cards, mah-jong (my parents taught everyone!) and...
Roasted Brussels sprouts in a sweet chili glaze, an awesome side! It'll convert any brussels sprout haters. They’re super-quick and simple to make and always so delicious. For the past 5 years, Ree (The Pioneer Woman), Elise (Simply Recipes) and I have hosted big...
This Chicken Satay is delicious and so easy to make! Perfectly grilled chicken in the most flavorful marinade, served up with the tastiest noodles around, and a fresh cucumber salad. [mv_video key="tcjgd6qpvlm0upbhd4tp" volume="70" aspectRatio="true" title="Chicken...
I'm a horrible grocery shopper. I'm compulsive, obsessive and spontaneous all packed into one short human form, pushing a shopping cart. In short, I'm every advertiser's dream. Grocery shopping and farmer's markets are my absolute favorite activities (next to petting...
Eating wings is an 8-finger affair (my pointed-up pinkies tend to stay clean as they are too short to get in the way), especially if you serve wings whole like I have in this recipe. Any wing connoisseur will tell you that each of the 3 parts of the wings...
*I recently posted this recipe with the LG Oven Giveaway (hey, I'm giving away an oven!!!) and updated this recipe to include a video on how to make these yummy ribs. ~Jaden The nearest good Korean BBQ restaurant is over an hour drive away, simply too far...
What you'll learn: Simple, 15 minute stir fry recipe for baby bok choy Use any ground meat (chicken, pork, turkey, beef) Step by step video This is one of our "house recipes" - something I make quite often and practically with my eyes closed. There's no...
This flavorful Chinese Daikon and Carrot Soup recipe, is very common in Chinese households. This is because the soup is so easy to make, so nutritious, and tastes so good! A delicious soup, made with pork, dried shrimp and veggies! Why This Chinese Daikon and Carrot...
We don't get many choices in Chinese restaurants in my town - all the joints are a jumbled mish-mash of Americanized Asian food and they all serve sushi (because it sells really well with high profit margins). Last week, we went to one for lunch and Andrew ordered...
Dinners recently have been super quick-cooking meals and raiding my pantry/refrigerator for something to cobble together. This is one of them. In fact, I think Thai Curry is the queen of emergency quick-cooking. This version of Vegetable Thai Curry Noodle Soup...
My parents grill outdoors quite often, they live in Las Vegas so they can pretty much grill year-round (though I bet during the hottest summer weeks, you could grill directly on the sidewalk). Mom is one of the best hostesses I know, always making sure that there is...
I try not to create recipes using strange Asian ingredients that you all might be intimidated in trying, but there are exceptions. No, don't worry, I won't be having you ask for soy sauce duck tongue (a delicious Taiwanese beer snack!) or ancient Chinese bitter herbal...
One of the recipes I made for a recent party was an Arabian dish - Kofta, or Meatballs with Sweet and Sour Cherry Sauce. It's from a cookbook called "Modern Flavors of Arabia" by Suzanne Husseini, one of most popular cooking show personalities in the Middle...
There isn't a curry that I don't like. Well, as long as the spice level is is not outrageously crazy! This is a seafood curry that I made recently on television, and it's a Caribbean Creole curry from the cookbook, Flavors of Belize (I made Beef Satay with Habanero...
Prior to 6 months ago, my motto for beans was, "love to eat 'em, hate to cook 'em!" Cooking beans the regular old way requires forethought the night before to soak the beans. But the problem with that is that usually, the night before, I'm too full from dinner to even...
This Chinese Cod in Garlic-Ginger Broth with Shiitake Mushrooms is hearty and delicious. It's light, healthy and the broth is warm and gingery. Ready in 30 mins! Why This Chinese Cod Is So Good The garlic ginger broth makes this dish so warm and delicious, perfect for...
This past month, I've been to no fewer than 6 different bookstores - which is actually a difficult feat considering I live in a small town and all the local bookstores have closed (sob) actually, 4 of the bookstores were large airport bookstores (another sob - I don't...
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...
This Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken is so easy to whip up and makes for one tasty weeknight meal. Chicken is marinated in a delicious homemade teriyaki sauce packed with pineapple flavor . Serve over white rice for a scrumptious dinner! Why This Pineapple Chicken Teriyaki...
Jaden Introduces Cheri from The Watering Mouth: Hello, all you Steamy Kitchen readers! A gazillion thanks to Jaden for letting me share this amazing recipe with you all! I know you're going to LOVE it. My husband Tamas (taw-MAHSH) was born and raised in a small...
During recipe testing, there was an unanimous "MMMMM!!!" along with what may have been a little happy-dance from yours truly. This is hands-down, the very best Beef Satay I've ever had. And it's from a Belizean cookbook called, Flavors of Belize. I actually had to...
Easy, healthy Japanese chicken salad enhanced with miso and sesame! I first met Nancy Hachisu in Mexico at our very first Food Blogger Camp that a few of us hosted back in 2010. What surprised me was not that she attended, but that she flew all the way from Japan...
This is one of my go-to dishes when I've run out of time, have barely any fresh ingredients in the house and in need of a spicy fix. Thai curry only takes 15 minutes to make, from start to finish, including the rice if you use my microwave method. The recipe is crazy...
Ever tried Braised Tofu with minced pork? Golden brown, crispy-edged tofu lounging in a bath of tasty chicken broth, jazzed up with succulent ground pork. And the best part is it's super easy to cook! Whether you're a tofu newbie or a seasoned pro, I promise you can...
These chops are marinated in a whiskey-miso sauce overnight (or even just 15 minutes if you're in a hurry). This is a recipe that I've created for client, Miso & Easy - here's the entire collection of miso recipes. You can either use their easy-to-use miso or any...
I'm so excited to share with you this incredibly hearty and downright addictive Taiwanese Noodles with Meat Sauce Recipe. We like to call it Taiwanese spaghetti, and it feels like a meal you'd find at a Taiwanese street food stall. And the best part? It's super quick...
Not only does this recipe feature maximum eye appeal for a fat steak, but the method of scoring a steak is one of the easiest ways to get big flavor in little time. Normally, I marinate flank steak for several hours or overnight, but when you're outta time, this is...
This is another miso recipe that I've developed for client Miso & Easy. You can use their ready-made miso or you can use regular miso paste found in your grocery store. I prefer shiro miso, which is a white miso, the most mild and least salty. Miso...
A quick sear on both sides of the scallop to get some nice crust and then simmered in the mustard-miso sauce for just a couple of minutes to barely cook the insides. They cook super quick - and turn tough/rubbery if you overdo it. The mustard-miso sauce is...
The eggplant is hollowed out - and the eggplant insides are added to the ground meat stuffing, which makes the stuffing soooo incredibly moist and juicy. Stuffed Miso Eggplant Recipe Recipe developed for client Miso & Easy, a company who makes...
From the kitchen of Giuliano Hazan comes a dish that perfectly encapsulates the essence of home-cooked comfort. As someone who's had the pleasure of knowing Giuliano and his family, I can attest to the warmth and authenticity they bring to every recipe. This Zucchini...
When we first moved into our house, I had carved out a small patch of land for the herb garden. Since the irrigation was a little messed up, the gardenette was close to a hose and small enough to be manageable daily. Once the main garden was built last October, I had...
A few months ago, I thought it would be fun to make hazelnut milk. Yes, fun to make, fun to sip, but the concoction was so rich that sipping was all we could do. We haven't made hazelnut milk since - but with a giant bag of happy round hazelnuts still in my...
This recipe is from my friend, Michael Natkin, who happens to have one of the most happy smiles I've ever encountered. Michael runs Herbivoracious blog, which is all about vegetarian recipes. His very first book is just out - Herbivoracious and I'm so...
This is a variation of one of the most popular recipes from my cookbook (Todd & Diane posted the recipe for Garlic Butter Noodles) and SteamyKitchen.com (Garlic Scallion Noodles). I've one-upped the recipe by adding in a spoonful of miso paste and throwing in...
Lamb is crazy-expensive at our markets, it's actually cheaper to go to a fancy restaurants to order lamb chops than it is for me to cook at home. Ground lamb prices are a little better, but still a splurge when compared to beef. Splurge I must (yum....lamb....)...
The Chinese equivalent to bacon is Chinese Sausage, or "lap cheong" in Cantonese. If there's one ingredient that will make brussels sprouts your most favorite vegetable, it's Chinese Sausage (yes, even more so than bacon). Chinese Sausage is the secret ingredient to...
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...
Just when I thought I could devote entire week to writing headnotes for my cookbook, Scott reminded me that corporate taxes were due end of the month. "End of the month!??? That's like in a few days! Why didn't you tell me before?" Of course, he did. Everyday for the...
It's Spring Break and my boys think it's only right that I make them "weekend breakfasts" every morning, which means I need to channel my inner White on Rice Couple (when they were here last month, Todd & Diane made homemade waffles, bacon to order and...
The once empty garage-turned-playroom-turned-moving boxes storage-area-turned-photography studio is now finally looking lived in, played in, worked in. In other words, it's a mess and I love it. The wire shelving that holds my props is now about to collapse from the...
I've known Béa, author of La Tartine Gourmande blog, ever since I first started blogging. The first time I saw her blog, I was just blown away - every photo made me daydream that I was on some kind of gorgeous picnic in heaven! (they do have picnics in heaven...
This Seafood Noodle Soup has a delicious broth flavored with Japanese miso and packed with all kinds of seafood goodies! Shrimp, scallops and fish are mixed with mushrooms to create a hearty fresh soup! Why This Seafood Noodle Soup Is So Good A great dish for seafood...
If you're craving savory Japanese flavors, then this Miso Soup with Mushrooms and Tofu will hit the spot! Miso soup, fortified with egg, silky mushrooms, tofu and whatever leafy greens - so good! Why This Miso Soup With Mushrooms Is So Good An easy miso soup that's...
Frito Pie is a Texas delicacy, popular at county fairs and considered good tail-gaitin' eats. This Frito Pie recipe an easy treat to make - a 10 minute prep and then let the delicious texas chili simmer an hour on the stove. Rip open a package of Fritos, pour it on...
We'll be posting miso recipes regularly for the next few months, I'm working with Marukome to develop recipes for their brand new Miso & Easy product with substitutions using regular miso paste. So, Miso & Easy is like instant miso in a...
I've been pretty quiet on the cookbook development front - other than announcing that I scored a cookbook deal with a publisher that produces some of my very favorite books, Ten Speed Press, I haven't shared much. I think most authors will agree, the process of...
This delicious Bacalao recipe serves up a flaked salt cod stew, married up with a whole host of colorful veggies. Give this traditional Portugese dish a try, you won't regret it! Why This Bacalao Recipe Is So Good An easy take on the classic Portuguese dish. ...
Firm tofu is brushed with miso and pan-fried for the perfect quick and easy addition to any salad or bowl. Mix ginger, soy, and a few more flavors in with the miso for the finishing dressing to this grilled tofu salad recipe! It's nearly mid-January and I've been...
A few weeks ago, I got an email from a reader named Gabriela (love that name) asking for more recipes involving miso paste. Gabriela had made my 10 Minute Miso Soup recipe 4 months ago and still had this massive tub of miso paste in her refrigerator. By the way,...
We have a habit of publishing recipes on Steamy Kitchen that involve a boozy pan sauce. The three of us, Adam, Joanne and I all cook with a spatula in one hand and a glass of somethin' in the other, and it's just so easy to pour a little of that magic into the pan (oh...
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...
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...
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...
Ready to revolutionize your breakfast game? Then you'll love this Kimchi Omelet: fluffy eggs gently folded over a colorful medley of savory veggies like zucchini and green onions, all jazzed up with a generous helping of chopped kimchi. The spicy, crunchy kick of...
Meet my friend, Virginia Willis, former Kitchen Director for Martha Stewart Living Television, award-winning author of Bon Appetit, Y'all and this week celebrating the release of her brand new book, Basic to Brilliant, Y'all. I first met Virginia a couple of years ago...
This year, I vowed to travel a little less, do a little less to give me more time with the family and building our little farm. That sounds like a great plan UNTIL you get an offer to visit Oregon and Washington wine regions to dine, sip and savor on a press trip...
One of my very first blogging friends is Bee from Rasa Malaysia. In the early days of the blog, we used to chat on the phone after my kids went to bed about the technical side of blogging -- silly acronyms like SEO, PHP, CSS and HTML. Back then (I say "back then"...
Why you'll love this Grilled Fish with Citrus Herb Crust Recipe You can use any type of fish, whatever is fresh! You can use any herb combination - fresh herbs like basil, oregano, parsley, thyme and rosemary work great (though don't use too much rosemary or it will...
Did you know teriyaki sauce is made of only 3 ingredients? You could always add more, like sesame seeds, a little grated ginger and garlic. But plain and simple, teriyaki sauce is equal parts sugar, sweet cooking wine (mirin) and soy sauce. In addition to the...
A boozy salad!? Welll, yes (bloody mary!) and no (there's no alcohol). Though I'm sure those who want a real boozy salad would find a way to insert a little vodka into this Flank Steak with Bloody Mary Tomato Salad recipe -- or just swing back a shot as an apertif --...
I'm currently in a room with 3,500 other women (mostly) bloggers - at the BlogHer conference in San Diego. You can imagine all the tweeting, facebooking, blogging and hugging that's going on here. If you're internet access speed at home is a little slow, blame it on...
I've had the Simply Zov Cookbook: Rustic Classics with a Mediterranean Twist for the past couple of months, right here on my desk, simply because I can't bear to retire it the bookshelf. We've made 3 of the recipes so far, and all 3 have become part of our regular...
Another installment of food on a stick, thanks to inspiration from buddies Matt & Adam and their book titled...uh...On a Stick...which is always more fun to eat than food on a fork. Plus you get to play sword fight with the sticks after you eat (you do that too,...
We've been kabob happy lately, and it's all because of this man: click on photos to see where we were! and this man: My kids want to be Adam when they grow up. These two men wrote this book: Get this book! I know you'll love it! Chicken and Waffles on a Stick? hells...
I'm not normally into cute food. I'd rather have my food look delicious and say, "Eat. Me. Now." Cute food makes me a little sad and guilty when I take that first bite, especially if the food has an adorable smiley face on it. Poor disfigured thing! Am I right?! ...
We splurge on filet mignon a few times a year, it’s the most expensive cut of steak because it’s incredibly tender and you can only get about 9 filets per cow. Instead of buying the filet mignon piece by piece, we always get the entire tenderloin and spend the time to...
*waving hello!* Hey guys! I'm still in the middle of getting the new house ready and packing boxes in our old house. We're almost done painting every single wall, baseboard and ceiling trays. Three more days until the big move! I'll post some photos later today. Lots...
I’ve been fortunate in my life to meet some of the greatest people who have influenced food in a major way, from television chefs like Martin Yan to cooking greats like Jacques Pepin. But the person who I’ve enjoyed meeting the most is Marcella Hazan, who happens to...
For our family, if there ever was a PERFECT cut of steak, it would be the bad-boy Porterhouse steak. It's big. It's massive. One giant hunk will feed our family of four. But before I get into our love for Porterhouse (because I'll get carried away and will forget...
This classic Bouillabaisse recipe is packed with flavor! The combination of herb, spice, orange peel, and fennel is divine. The saffron, gives the soup its deep golden color. You have to give it a try, it's delicious! Why this Bouillabaisse Recipe is so Good A...
The anatomy of the perfect salad for me goes something like this: happy produce + vivid colors + variety of shapes and textures + big crunch topping + light, tangy dressing For Scott and the boys, it's: cheese + cold, crispy lettuce + cheese + crunchy croutons +...
The recipe for Skirt Steak Tacos is simple and only takes 20 minutes from start to finish. Instead of drowning my taco in a heavy salsa, I like to keep it simple and fresh with diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, crumbled Mexican cheese and a slice or two of avocado. A...
We planted a few citrus trees in our backyard 7 years ago, but shhhh....don't tell anyone in my neighborhood watch program because technically us homeowners in this lovely planned community are not allowed to plant anything that's not on THE LIST OF APPROVED GREENERY...
Chimichurri is an Argentinean condiment that I love slathering on grilled steak, especially skirt steak. While the recipe varies from town to town, family to family, the basics are olive oil, parsley and oregano. Other ingredients, like red wine vinegar, garlic, and...
Sticky, sweet, salty, spicy ribs that are so crazy simple to make (the only cooking equipment you need is tin foil and an oven!) We normally enjoy our baby backs fall off the bone - they are so tender that when you lift up the bone, the meat really does fall off. But...
I've gotten so many requests for a recipe for miso ramen soup, so I decided to show you the one I published in our Steamy Kitchen Cookbook! This Miso Ramen Recipe includes a flavorful broth anda mix of toppings such as hard-boiled egg and corn. There truly is...
Wednesdays are the craziest days in our household. Not only do the boys get out of school 2 hours early each week, but Tae Kwon Do classes start at 5:45pm. Because the boys take separate classes, they normally don't get out until 7:30pm which means dinner has to be...
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...
Flank steak is quickly becoming one of my favorite steak cuts, and it's taken me this long to really fall in love with it because I normally opt for the skirt steak when shopping flatter cuts for grilling, tacos, fajitas, etc. It wasn't until the price of skirt...
Introducing the McGowan family! Angie and her family are fellow Floridians and they publish the popular Eclectic Recipes blog and the fact that she has a recipe category called "Spanglish" wins my heart. Oh and that cute little boy, Julien, she's got there wins my...
Normally, when I make curry dishes, whether Indian or Thai, I start with a shortcut - a ready-made curry spice paste that I can find in most grocery stores. But making the curry spice paste from scratch is just as easy, tastes infinitely fresher and the flavors of the...
This weekend was unusually hot, which for 99.5% of the population is a good thing. But I just spent an undisclosed sum of money on clothing, shoes and accessories to keep my booty warm for my trip to NYC, and I'm just not quite done with justifying my purchases just...
Some of my most peaceful moments in my life was when I lived in San Francisco. I had a four-level rickety home that was built in 1929, and as you walked along the floors, the creak of each wooden plank reminded you it was built in 1929. My boyfriend at the time and I...
Just to set the record straight, this is a breakfast item, not dessert, though it certainly could qualify for an after meal treat. On a trip down to Marco Island in my home state of Florida, we had a similar breakfast (though made with steel-cut oats and real custard...
My favorite shortcut dinner is Thai Curry, which I call my fast food at home. 10 Minutes is all it takes for me to get this from refrigerator to table. This is an easy recipe to customize -- any sort of sliced vegetables will work here, from sliced zucchini,...
It's high tomato and basil season here (I know, insert a groan from those suffering in 16F weather) and with a massive pile of leftover turkey from Christmas dinner, it's Turkey Caprese for dinner tonight. The dish is dead simple and I can't think of a better way to...
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...
This is an impressive dish that really only takes 10 minutes of your precious time to put together. But - there are 3 things you have to get right in this recipe to earn the title of "impressive". Okay, well... there are only 3 ingredients: Perfectly crisp-tender...
There are a gazillion things to do with zucchini, but making stuffed zucchini boats are has got to be the most fun way to eat, and that's by unanimous vote from all members of the family. This recipe, ripped out from Family Circle magazine, has been tacked on my...
This Butter Poached Lobster is slow-poached in a creamy, buttery sauce. Throw in the freshest tomatoes you can find, some fresh herbs. Quick, delicious and a touch decadent! Why This Butter Poached Lobster Is So Good A fool proof lobster recipe. Buttery creamy...
This Buttered Spaghetti Squash is a dish that effortlessly combines the mild flavor of spaghetti squash with the rich aromas of roasted garlic and parmesan. This easy spaghetti squash recipe is perfect for those trying pasta alternatives for the first time. Not only...
Garnish is generally the afterthought for the home cook, a sprinkle of herbs to add a splash of color to the dish, a swirl of sauce for a dramatic, decorative flair or a dribble of brandy in French Onion Soup just before serving. Oh well, I take that last one back --...
The people who sell you ready-made teriyaki sauce are ripping you off! Not only is it expensive, but the taste of the bottled stuff is flat, chemically and too-sweet. The secret is, teriyaki sauce is really only 3 ingredients. Sure, you can get all fancy and put more,...
I subscribe to multiple cooking magazines, their glossy photos serve as my "look book" for dinner ideas. But my favorite section actually has no photos, the "dear editor" letters from readers revisiting a favorite food memory and pleading to weasel the recipe from the...
Traditional Taiwanese Lo Ba which Lo ba literally means stewed meat in Taiwanese. "Lo" = stew "ba" = meat, is one of those comfort foods that will have your house smelling delicious all day. The star anise and cinnamon give this dish its authentic Taiwanese flavor....
When all else fails, there's always curry to fall back on. Despite all the beautiful food you see on this blog, I do have my share of kitchen disasters (that blob of charcoal was supposed to be fried chicken). Thai curry is my "break in case of emergency" meal - as I...
Last week was "Sneak zucchini on your neighbor's porch day" - and lo and behold, I got a few on my doorstep. Except none of my neighbors have gardens. It's a complete mystery, and I appreciate the thoughtful gesture. I guess if anyone could find a use for...
Some people say that its hard pressed to find a meat leaner than chicken breast, and thankfully they are wrong. Dinners at our house would be as boring as the fourth hour of a chess game if this was true. The meat that might surpass you as being just as lean as...
An easy glazed ham recipe that's perfect for Easter! Perfectly cooked ham with a tangy and fruity mango ginger glaze. Only a handful of ingredients needed! Why This Glazed Ham Recipe Is So Good Easy to make, only 6 ingredients needed. Perfect for Easter or summer. A...
An easy peasy Easter Ham recipe, great for smaller gatherings. Perfectly cooked ham with a sweet and tangy blackberry glaze, so good! Why This Easter Ham Recipe Is So Good Easy to make Perfect for smaller Easter gatherings, no need to buy a huge ham! A delicious...
If you know me, and I hope by now you do, I'm never one to even waste precious chewing energy on a boring salad. I have friends who will enjoy even the most plain salad consisting of one variety of lettuce and a glop of salad dressing from a gallon sized vessel...
Here's a meal that’s not just healthy, but also incredibly easy to make. This Baked Fish in Parchment recipe is a mix of flaky fish and fresh vegetables all wrapped up in a neat little parchment paper pouch. The fresh herbs add that little bit of pizazz, turning a few...
The owner of the wing joint down the street told me that their biggest day for wing sales each year is always Superbowl. People order dozens of wings, bring them to their party, but by the time they get eaten, the wings are a sad, lukewarm pile of skin, fat and bones....
I met award-winning cookbook author Virginia Willis about a month ago at IACP Portland, and within seconds of meeting, we were giggling about....oh I don't even remember! After a couple glasses of wine, chocolate bar and bite after bite of seafood cooked on...
Every cook should have a great steak topping in their repertoire. Either because you A) enjoy having a sauce smothering your steak B) want to to stretch out a piece of meat to feed the family or C) attempt cover up a botched steak job. I'm in category A, especially if...
Happy New Year! I thought I'd start the new year right with a light salad (just don't eat too many of those warm goat cheese rounds on toasted baguette, ok?!) Wishing you and your family a fun-filled, healthy and prosperous New Year! It's a brand new year and I've...
I was lucky enough to share the green room with Chef David Chang of Momofuku while we were both cooking on View From The Bay television show in San Francisco. If you've never heard of David Chang, he's the guy that Anthony Bourdain calls the one of the best chefs in...
This is one of those perfect perfect fall-winter recipes that you must make for Thanksgiving. Because it's super-simple. If you've never made gnocchi before, please trust me that it's easier than you think... please don't be intimidated by the "gn"! Two throaty...
One of my favorite cooking shows of all time is the original Iron Chef. No, not the modern version that plays over and over on Food Network right now, but the one taped in Japan with the silly English dubbing that always cracks me up. The episode that I drooled most...
The world has gone bacon crazy, and unfortunately it has nothing to do with the food item actually made from pork belly. I'm talking about products sold in tubes, squeeze bottles, jars, cans and tablets, all flashing the word "Bacon!" as it's only selling point and...
Lobster is one of those foods that are too damn expensive. Where I live, a lobster is around $18.99 per pound, which is ridiculous for the amount of food you actually get from a single lobster! However, if you're calculating cost based on how LONG it takes to eat and...
What you'll learn: The competitive sport of eating dim sum 🙂 How to prepare T.C Choy's Asian Bistro's Fresh Pear and Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe Every time I'm back in Hong Kong, I head straight for a good dim sum restaurant. If you haven't had dim sum before, it's...
Here's what you'll learn: How to choose and buy the freshest Chinese broccoli (gai-lan) The perfect marinade recipe Secrets to no-fail Chinese stir fries Chinese Broccoli (Gai-Lan) Chinese broccoli should be almost all stem and green leaves. Look for Chinese...
It's week 2 of the Summer Fest! Last week we played around with herbs and this week it's time for fruit from trees. If you haven't yet heard about Summer Fest, it's a four-week celebration of fresh-from-the-garden food: recipes, growing tips, even tricks for storing...
This recipe is from the king of American Chinese cooking, Martin Yan. I was lucky enough to have him personally provide a quote and endorsement for my cookbook, The Steamy Kitchen Cookbook. Enjoy this recipe! Back in 2008, I met Chef Martin Yan for the first time. I...
I was looking around for some inspiration, a dish to cook for live television segment shot at my home. I asked my Twitter friends for some ideas and promised to make one of their dishes. The moment I saw Alice's Breakfast Pancake, I knew instantly that I had to make...
Chef and pitmaster Dr BBQ shares his recipe for the most delicious baby back ribs! The perfect char, the most addictive sauce - it's what your BBQ was made for! Why Dr BBQ's Famous Baby Back Ribs Are So Good From the mind of an award wining pitmaster. BBQ'd over...
It’s no secret that good Pho broth requires a gazillion hours of simmering time. Time that I just don’t have. Tony, a boyfriend from a lifetime ago, told me his Dad used to simmer giant vats of pho broth overnight for his little pho restaurant in...
In conjunction with my podcast with Michael Ruhlman'sRatio: The Simple Codes Behind the Craft of Everyday Cooking. And true to the book's goal, I didn't use a recipe to develop the Lime-Ginger Vinaigrette for the Sesame Seared Tuna. After a quick check in the...
Fellow noodle lovers! Get ready to wrap your fork (or chopsticks) around this Japanese Noodles with Shimeji Mushroom dish that's sure to become your new favorite comfort food. Whether you're a fan of Japanese udon noodles or soba, this recipe aims to tangle them up...
Don't put away your party shoes just yet! I know you think that the new year celebrations are over, but for many Asians all over the world, the biggest holiday is yet to come! January 26th is the beginning of Chinese New Year, a 15-day long celebration and the start...
The ultimate Chinese Beef and Broccoli recipe: learn how to get perfect crisp-crunchy broccoli florets and succulent and tender beef with a savory marinade and simple stir-frying techniques. Why this Beef and Broccoli recipe works: Sure, it's easy to throw everything...
Update 12/8/09 I'm thrilled to share that I'm a featured blogger for Oprah's Holiday 2009 where this recipe is being featured! *** While I love to make my own pizza or flatbread dough from scratch, sometimes I just don't feel like getting my hands all messy with...
Last night, I whipped up this absolutely mouth-watering Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe, and let me tell you, it was a hit! Imagine juicy shrimp bathed in a rich and flavorful mix of fresh garlic and butter, each bite a perfect harmony of taste. What makes this dish a...
As you can tell, I’m going through a de-cluttering phase, basically purging my home because I know that in order to make room for shiny new crap I have to get rid of all the old crap and tschotchkes , which I think is Yiddish for “shit I don’t need.” Ok, really, my...
Are you ready to dive into a dim sum classic that's bound to become a family favorite? Let me introduce you to the Chinese Steamed Spareribs with Black Bean Sauce, or as it's lovingly called in Cantonese, 'pai kuat.' This recipe is a nostalgic nod to my modest...
I decided last month that our family should make a better effort to eat more seafood and less crap like deep fried nuggets of chicken fat. Not that I wasn’t trying to be healthy or anything, because that would be called a D-I-E-T, which is against my religion,...
If you are a steak-lover, I hope that the title of this post + the luscious photo is enticing enough for you to read though the entire article. Because I promise you that it's worth it. Even if you don't eat steak, this is a must-read, as you can impress the hell...
In this Vietnamese Chicken Pho (Pho Ga) recipe, you'll learn how to make a home-cooked, authentic Vietnamese chicken noodle soup. Learn how to clean your chicken properly before making the Chicken Pho broth Learn how to prevent dried, tough chicken meat This soup is...
Above: Chinese Steamed Rockfish What you'll learn: Essential fish picking calisthenics to maximize your potential Highly effective fish-picking strategies The ideal way of steaming fish When I go home to visit my Mom, I always ask for this dish, Chinese Steamed...
What's better than Asian Flavored Salts? A recipe using a flavored salt + a nice little gift from me to a randomly chosen lucky ducky winner (keep reading!) I am notorious for seeing something on TV, wanting coveting, and then coming up with 101 reasons fo Why I Must...
Its summertime! And let me tell you, there is no better way to celebrate the summer season than being seduced by the intoxicating tropical fragrance of mangoes and buttery sweetness of cantaloupe. Seared Sea Scallops with Mango-Melon Salsa is incredibly healthy,...
There are times when I stand in the middle of my kitchen and have no idea what I want to cook. Its usually because of one of the following reasons: A) My kids have totally worn me out and I barely have enough brain power to resist my children's pleading to eat gummy...
This food blog thing really isn't good for my waistline. B.B. (Before Blog), the little angel on my right shoulder and the devil on the left used to have a healthy debate, often lasting for a couple of minutes. "Poached Chicken Breast or Gorgonzola Stuffed Hamburger?"...
I don't know about you, but cooking a chunk of meat larger than the size of my head sometimes intimidates me. How do I get the thing to cook evenly? Do I need to rotate it? Breast side up or down? Will it implode like Clark Griswold's turkey on Christmas Vacation? Ah,...