How to bake tortilla strips Making your own baked tortilla strips is a great way to use up the last few tortillas that you have on hand. Start with either corn tortillas or flour tortillas. Cut the tortilla into strips and toss with cooking oil. Lay out the strips in...
Healthy fats and proteins abound in this Buddha bowl recipe with refreshing, colorful shrimp and avocado drizzled in a creamy cilantro-lime sauce. This is a great way to use up any leftover rice and chop up whatever veggies you have in the drawer. The shrimp can be as...
Boiled shrimp can be bland, flavorless and boring, especially if you buy frozen, pre-cooked "cocktail shrimp." It's just as easy to make your own boiled shrimp, but with so much more flavor. Secret Ingredient = Shrimp Shells The secret is using the shrimp shells...
This delicious crispy roasted tofu Buddha Bowl with a simple homemade pineapple teriyaki sauce is simple to make. It is packed with fresh ingredients and drizzled with and irresistible teriyaki sauce made with canned, crushed pineapple. All About Buddha Bowls A Buddha...
Isn't it great when something as simple as a sauce can transport you straight to flavor town? That's exactly what happens with this Pineapple Teriyaki Sauce. It’s a tropical twist on the classic teriyaki, marrying the tangy zing of pineapple with the deep, savory...
Learn how to cook ancient grains such as quinoa, freekeh, barley, and bulgur wheat with this all-in-one stovetop cooking guide! Wait, what are ancient grains, exactly? You don't need to think of ancient grains as anything beyond a marketing term. They do, however,...
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...
Recruit a rainbow of vegetables, such as red cabbage, sweet potatoes and radishes, to make this Rainbow Buddha bowl with Tahini-Lemon dressing! Getting on Board with Buddha Bowls: You can make a Buddha bowl anywhere, anytime, when you want a one-bowl meal full of...
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...
If you love Vietnamese food, you'll love this easy rice noodle Buddha Bowl recipe with Vietnamese dressing over lemongrass beef and crispy veggies. All About Buddha Bowls: When you layer all the colorful, nutritious elements of a meal into a beautiful bowl with its...
Learn how to roast garlic in the microwave in just minutes! If you are a garlic lover, this is a recipe you absolutely need in your back pocket. You will be topping all of your Buddha bowls, enhancing your pasta sauces, and so much more with perfectly roasted garlic...
Learn how to cook bacon in the microwave for a simple, fast, and mess free (my favorite part) addition to breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Since there is no grease splattering around your stove or oven, you have a super quick clean up time. Cooking bacon in a...
Learn the secret to making noodles in the microwave in just 10 minutes! This quick method is so easy and if you are a pasta lover then this recipe is a must have for you because it takes making pasta to another level. You can use virtually any pasta noodle you...
Learn how to make steamed broccoli in the microwave in just minutes! The microwave makes steaming broccoli quick, simple, and energy efficient. You can add your microwave steamed broccoli to any meal to get in your veggies and to help build your plant forward meal....
Learn how to make steamed green beans in the microwave in just under 10 minutes. Quick, simple, and energy efficient, just a few of the reasons why we love microwave cooking! Green beans or haricot verts you find in a plastic bag at the store are typically sold...
Learn how to cook any type of peas in the microwave in just minutes! This recipe works great with both fresh and frozen peas and is something you will want to have in your back pocket. This method is one of the easiest and most efficient ways to cook peas....
Learn the secrets to microwaved steamed carrots, ready in just minutes! This 3-minute recipe is one-bowl for easy cleanup, and saves space on the stovetop. Top the steamed carrots with a pat of butter, flaky salt, freshly ground black pepper and your choice of minced...
Microwave steamed cauliflower will be ready to serve in just a matter of minutes! This low carb, cruciferous vegetable is an amazing addition to any Buddha Bowl, makes an amazing mash, or for a simple side dish or snacking. Steaming cauliflower florets in the...
Learn the secrets to microwaved steamed brussels sprouts, ready in just minutes! This 6-minute recipe is one-bowl for easy cleanup, and saves space on the stovetop and saves you from turning on your oven to roast. Top the steamed brussels sprouts with a drizzle of...
Learn how to cook this simple and easy to follow microwave steamed asparagus in less than 5 minutes. No need to fire up your stove and dirty pots and pans with this perfect recipe. This method is one of the easiest and most efficient ways to steam asparagus....
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.
Have you ever found yourself staring at a solid block of frozen chicken mere hours before dinner time, and prayed for a magic wand that could make it ready to cook instantly? You're not alone! We've all been there. You know you need to whip up that meal, but in...
From smoky barbecue ribs to that fall-off-the-bone slow-cooked shoulder, pork is a beloved white meat staple of good home cooking. But here's the rub: cooking pork so it's tender and juicy (rather than resembling something like an old leather boot) is an art...
Lunar New Year is all about joy, reflection, and, of course, delicious foods. Drawing from my Chinese heritage and two decades of experience as a recipe developer, I'm excited to share with you a collection of my favorite Chinese New Year cookie recipes. What I love...