If I had to choose one person to come over to my home and cook for me right now, it would be Ted Reader.He's a madman. And he even looks like one with hair tricked up in directions only possible by riding a rollercoaster with a can of AquaNet and a blow dryer. But the...
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...
It's another episode of Good Bite, this time our topic was shrimp, which is such a biiig....wiiiide...topic! I continued my lovefest with Dr. BBQ and chose a recipe from one of his cookbooks, Grilled Shrimp with Chili Lime Butter, a seriously easy yet cool-looking...
Update 12/8/09 I'm thrilled to share that I'm a featured blogger for Oprah's Holiday 2009! Looking at this photo, you can only come to two conclusions. Either I had way too much to drink the night before, and this was my hangover cure... or I must be pregnant. Sadly,...
Yesterday, Dr. BBQ andI tag-teamed on a Daytime segment. Ray brought his Big Green Egg to the roof of the studio end filmed a segment on pulled pork sandwiches, western North Carolina style. This thing really does look like a muppet character with its mouth wide open,...
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...
Slideshow shows step by step: how to grill whole fish: [imagebrowser id=15] I have yet to go fishing in the local waters here, well okay maybe I need to count the time I friend Judy took me and the kids to the state park. We used squirmy worms as bait on their kiddie...
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...
This quick and easy Tofu and Soba Noodles recipe is your key to recreating a restaurant-quality dish that takes little time and very few ingredients! If Heidi Swanson - cookbook author of Super Natural Cooking: Five Ways To Incorporate Whole and Natural Ingredients...
I have a special section in my bookshelf called "Inspiration and Eye-Candy" and only a handful of lucky titles get a coveted spot on that shelf. These are books that I reach for when I'm feeling hungry-but-not-hungry-but-hungry, which really means I want to eat but I...
Photo of Red Lantern's Grilled Sirloin with Chile, Garlic and Ginger courtesy of Secrets of the Red Lantern Cookbook I love my friends! I needed a few more shots for the cookbook, and asked my good friends Matt and Dannika of MattikaArts if he'd like to take a shot...
I can never resist buying jumbo shrimp when they are on sale. I'm talking GIGANTOR shrimp, that really could be mistaken for small lobster tail. The best thing to do with this monsters is to grill them whole, shell-on with a lemongrass and ginger marinade. So, how do...
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 trouble with food writers writing about their favorite things is that one of two things usually happens: Either the product runs out or the prices get jacked up. Sometimes with enough hype, both happen. It pains me so much that I used to be able to buy skirt steak...
This was one of the recipes that I had wanted to include in my cookbook, but totally forgot about it! Too late now, as all my recipes and photos have been submitted to the publisher. boo for me but yay for you! And yay for Nathan, who loves Coconut Shrimp with Sweet...
Click for 6 additional photos of Lamb Kabob with Spicy Mango Chutney and Whipped Feta It's not easy trying to come up with great recipes I think you all will enjoy. Some weeks, I just want to cuddle up on the couch and French kiss a bag of Styrofoam cheese puffs. But...
I got a chance to chat with Asian superstar chef Ming Tsai and ask him about his holiday plans - he's preparing a slow roasted lamb for his family and gave me some tips for my Christmukkah meal. I'm making Ming's Seared Duck Breast with Sweet and Sour Cranberry...
(click on above image for 6 additional photos) Thanksgiving is always about the dinner, and it seems as though every food story and recipe out there features the turkey, side dishes or dessert for the main meal. So, I thought I'd do something a little different and...
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.
With Easter weekend just around the corner, we all know it's time to take after our bunny friend and hop into the kitchen to prep for Sunday dinner. Except... I don't know about you, but I feel like doing the traditional Easter ham year after year can get a little...
Ginger is an incredibly multifaceted ingredient. You can use it in curries, stir-fries, salad dressings and even take advantage of it's healing benefits when you are sick. Every now and again, I buy ginger with the intention of making one of those things and then......
Dining at a fancy steakhouse can be expensive, and some days, you just want to stay in. Have you ever tried recreating the steakhouse experience at home? Grilling is an obviously popular choice when it comes to steak, but did you know that mastering the art of...