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...
Last week, the boys were on spring break (does anyone remember when spring break was actually in Spring?) and we decided as a family to staycation the week instead of braving the crowds at Disney or spending money on traveling. With 5 acres, 2 dogs, 10 chickens,...
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...
We're back from a little family getaway to the Bahamas with our best friends, Shawn and Wendy. As a travel-bug and a bargain hunter, I felt it was my duty to allow the kids to ditch school in order to take advantage of an unbelievable Bahamas deal with daily access to...
Do you know Jenna? She runs the blog Eat Live Run and came over earlier this year to hang out and help me with the massive cookbook photoshoot. This woman not only dices carrots like a madwoman, but she's one of the most talented gals I know. Plus, my kids adore...
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. My girlfriend (and chef) Kelly comes over every Monday to test recipes for the blog - and she spied...
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. This has been...
One of the seafood guys at the the local grocery store kinda gives me the heebs. He's super-nice, friendly and helpful BUT as he packages up my seafood order, wraps it up in paper and hands it to me, he holds onto the package of seafood just a leeeeetle too long,...
I got a nice surprise in yesterday's mail - a copy of Where Women Cook: The Heart & Soul of Cooking published by the lovely, lovely Jo Packham. It's a quarterly magazine sold at retail stores (most bookstores and I think I saw it at Costco and Target too),...
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.
Do you love autumn as much as we do? The crisp air. The cozy sweaters. And perhaps most importantly, the colorful array of veggies! As the temperature drops, delicious produce thrives, making the harvest season a great time to transition from summer...
This Hot Honey Salmon Bowl has become one of my favorite kitchen go-tos. Let me tell you why. Flaky salmon. Spicy-sweet hot honey, crunchy veggies. Creamy avocado. Are you drooling yet? And better yet, it's one of those fancy meals that's extremely easy to throw...
If you're craving something warm and hearty, we've got just the thing for you. This Beef Ramen Noodle Bowl is the ultimate comfort dish! Imagine tender, slow-braised beef with a rich umami-packed broth and chewy ramen noodles. This Japanese-inspired easy recipe...