We've been there. You know you need to hydrate, but you're tired of boring plain water. Did you know there's a way to spice up your water AND do your body a favor? Yep, you can make your very own nutrient-packed ice cubes! Ahead, we'll teach you how to make our...
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...
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...
The best way to cook mushrooms is in a skillet. How to prevent water-logged mushrooms. The secret is not adding butter and your aromatics until after all the water has cooked off. Buddha Bowl Veggies Buddha Bowl veggies will teach you the easiest ways to cook, store,...
Choosing the right mushrooms can be intimidating, they all look the same and slightly dirty. We will give you our top tips for choosing mushrooms at the grocery store and storing them. Buddha Bowl Basics Buddha Bowl basics will teach you ways to add flavor and save...
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....
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...
While these may not look like your normal cutely folded potstickers, let me assure you that these are 100% even better. Not only are they easier and faster to fold (No delicate crimping of pleating), they have MAXIMUM crispy crunchy surface! Double win for sure. We...
This delicious Green Bean and Mushroom Stir-fry is ready in minutes and one pan! With tender-crisp garlic and ginger vegetables smothered in oyster sauce, it’s a wonderful side dish perfect with rice! Why This Green Bean And Shiitake Mushroom Stir Fry Is So Good A...
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...
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...
While most of the country is already turned on their heaters and brought out their winter jackets, we've been suffering from the unbearable heat with 10,254% humidity until just a few days ago. I envy those of you in cooler states, you get to snuggle under a fuzzy...
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,...
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...
A simple vegetarian omelet that's savory, cheesy and healthy. The original recipe came from a health spa in Mexico, Rancho La Puerta. I've used Japanese Brown Beech Mushrooms (learn more about different types of Japanese mushrooms here) but use any type of fresh...
The intentions of making my own pesto sauce from scratch was certainly there, but something silly like I-killed-my-basil-plant got in the way of my plans. There's nothing more sad than walking out to my mini-garden and seeing a sad, shriveled and shrunken herb. Oh...
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...
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.
Thanksgiving is stock season! Got some leftover vegetables from all those holiday meals? Why not make a stock? Vegetable stock is great for maximizing flavor and minimizing waste. If you’ve ever made a batch of homemade vegetable broth with onion...
We've been there. You know you need to hydrate, but you're tired of boring plain water. Did you know there's a way to spice up your water AND do your body a favor? Yep, you can make your very own nutrient-packed ice cubes! Ahead, we'll teach you how to make our...
Thanksgiving leftovers can be delicious... if you know how to reheat them the right way. Whether it’s leftover turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, or sweet potato casserole, reheating your Thanksgiving food properly will keep the flavors at their best and ensure it's safe...