This warm bacon potato salad is a twist on a traditional side dish and made with roasted potatoes and no mayonnaise. Quick to make and full of texture and bold flavors, this easy to make potato dish is perfect to serve with grilled meats and fishes. It's always a real...
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...
On Monday, I celebrated the completion of our brand new raised bed garden that my rockstar husband built for me (and as a bonus, he also made a organized compost heap thingy too. oh yes, this man is definitely a keeper) by planting 48 onion seeds and 48 carrot seeds....
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...
There are few emotions that I don't know how to process into words, leaving me utterly speechless. I'll share two of them with you today, one of them is loss of life - my friend Jennifer Perillo lost her husband in a sudden heart attack. The other emotion, the...
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...
I want you to meet a friend of mine, Aarti -- though you've probably have seen her mesmerizingly happy smile on the Food Network already as she was the winner of The Next Food Network Star last year! Aarti and I used to create cooking videos together with...
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...
A couple of months ago, I asked Julie of The Little Kitchen for recipes involving coffee and she responded with a very enthusiastic, "YOU MUST MAKE THESE CUPCAKES!" As if her insistence wasn't enough to convince me, her recipe was titled, "Best Homemade...
*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...
When I think of a summer slaw to go with the barbeque, I want something light, tangy, cold and crunchy. Traditional coleslaw just doesn't do it - its heavy mayonnaise dressing really weighs down the vegetables. Instead of a mayo-based dressing, my Asian slaw is made...
Jaden is knee deep in paint, tiles and packing boxes today, so she asked us to step in and tell you guys about this amazing tomato and watermelon salad. Today, we are introducing Zov Karamardian from the internationally acclaimed restaurant Zov's. Jaden had the chance...
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...
I. LOVE. KIMCHI. I love it on rice, in tacos (and just for the record, I did this before Kogi even!), I love it with seaweed, rice and spam (okay, don't roll your eyes....it's GOOD!), in soups (Kimchi Jigae) and to spice up midnight instant noodles. But I've never...
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...
This is a guest recipe from a husband and wife powerhouse: Jeff is an James Beard nominated food photographer, having shot an array of top notch cookbooks. Susie is the author of Return to Sunday Supper food blog featuring recipes that I know your family will...
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 +...
In a previous life, I used to work for a giant booze company. I used to commute between my home in the San Francisco (which was only 7 miles away from the office but took 40 minutes to drive sometimes) to the office near the Embarcadero or to the winery in Napa Valley...
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...
I'm so thrilled to introduce to you Debi Shawcross and her new book, Friends at the Table: The Ultimate Supper Club. I have a small group of friends here in my hometown that regularly get together nearly once a week for a dinner party. We often rotate houses, and...
But don't be fooled by the name "baby artichoke" as they're not "baby" or "immature" artichoke at all. An artichoke plant will sprout several regular sized artichokes near the top of the plant and much smaller ones near the bottom of the plant, which are...
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 was a-browsin' for crab rangoon recipes when I came across Philadelphia Cream Cheese's version that included baking the wonton wrapper into a cup-like shapes in a muffin pan instead of deep frying. What a fab idea! I had to give it a shot, the presentation was just...
Last week, on a surprise visit to see family, Mom made a couple of dishes that I normally don't cook myself. One of them is this Chinese Fried Sticky Rice Cake Noodle dish (long name!) In Chinese, it's called 炒年糕 Chǎo Nián Gāo. The recipe is from my Dad's hometown of...
My husband's second favorite restaurant in the world is The Cheesecake Factory. We don't go for the food, we go for the cheesecake. All of them. Okay, well maybe not all of them, unless we're in a large group, but we always order at least 4 different cheesecakes to...
Do you enjoy wasabi with your sushi? If you dine at sushi bar restaurants here in the United States, chances are the vast majority of green wasabi paste served is not real fresh wasabi, but rather regular horseradish with green food coloring. Today's guest post is...
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...
This recipe for Asparagus Gratin originates from Cook's Country Magazine, May 2011 issue. What I found fascinating about this recipe: instead of just discarding the woody asparagus ends, it is used to make a flavorful quick broth that will be used to create the...
This is a sponsored review by BlogHer and Kraft. This dish is what I call my "company asparagus" - even though the last time I referred to dinner guests as "company" was in 1979 when my parents had "company" over for dinner - I think it was either my Dad's boss and...
To me, cabbage, beans and potatoes are the best Western comfort food ever (just in case you're curious, at the top of the list of my Asian comfort food are: white rice and ramen). And to have cabbage, beans and potatoes all in one dish that only takes 15 minutes to...
*** Flank Steak on Goat Cheese on Toast The flank steak is marinated in red chili flakes, smoked paprika, olive oil, salt and pepper. Toppings included goat cheese, roasted red bell peppers and a balsamic fig and onion "jam" that I found at the market. You can...
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...
Attention big television network bosses: This beautiful lady, Miri Leigh, will be the next big lifestyle star! She's already filmed a pilot shows for a cooking and entertaining show and I'd just love to see that lovely face on national television. When I first "met"...
I hope you're enjoying recipes from some wonderful and talented food bloggers from around the world featured here on Steamy Kitchen! Today, I'd like to introduce to you Shulie of Food Wanderings, who is of Indian Jewish ancestry, born and raised in Israel, and has...
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...
Earlier this month when the handsome Gnome treated me and my girlfriend to a hot date to NYC, he brought us to David Burke's Fishtail restaurant for dinner [by the way, during NYC restaurant week at select restaurants, you can get lunch for $24.07 and dinner for $35...
Do you know what's more precious than these Nutella Chocolate Truffles? This adorable, happy couple right here, Adam and Joanne of Inspired Taste Blog. If you're not familiar with their blog, I dare you to hop over there and check out warm, irresistable Pear Vanilla...
Super Bowl XLV might as well be renamed "Wing Bowl XLV" given that we consume 1 BILLION chicken wings on Super Bowl Sunday! It's definitely on the menu at my house, though instead of the normal deep fried wings, we'll probably marinate and throw them on the grill. I'm...
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,...
I honestly had trouble naming this dish. Peas and Bacon? Or Bacon and Peas? In the marketing world, I guess you'd have to consider the target market. In my case, it was our family friend, Shawn, who is a true carnivore. 99.6% of his dinner plate is meat. The remaining...
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...
I just have to put it out there that if I'm going to spend the calories on a dessert, it should satisfy not only my sweet (and salty) tooth, but also take care of my boozy tooth too. Specifically, desserts that include some sort of dunking, spritzing or drizzling of...
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...
How can you have a roast dinner without the traditional accompaniment, Yorkshire Pudding? This recipe makes the Best Yorkshire Puddings. They're airy pastry popovers! The pancake-thin like batter and beef fat make these delicious breads a real crowd pleaser! Why These...
It's taken me thirty-ahem-something years to try a jalapeno popper for the very first time. Poppers have always been one of those things that just didn't seem so appealing - I blame it on bad crab rangoon, which has certain similarities to the popper. Sure, both have...
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...
I recently took a trip to The Pampered Chef headquarters in Chicago to host their first ever live online cooking show featuring holiday recipes and decor tips. I had great fun, thousands of people watched online and here is one of the recipes that we made on the show....
This step by step Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes recipe is perfect for Easter, Thanksgiving, and even Christmas! Why These Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes Are So Good Easy to make, only 5 mins prep. Can be made soft and creamy or hearty and full textured....
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...
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...
A simple and delicious roast cauliflower recipe featuring bacon and garlicky goodness. A super side dish! Why This Roast Cauliflower Recipe Is So Good Sprinkled with crispy bacon and garlic. A super easy side dish. Great for serving a big crowd - double the batch...
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...
I've labored over this recipe for days. Never mind that it's just store-bought shortbread cookies + Nutella + bananas + almonds. Never mind that there's no baking involved or that it only takes 10 minutes to assemble. The recipe is about the technique of the...
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...
Before I even get into this addictive little snackity snack, I just want to say thank you for all the wonderful birthday wishes yesterday on Twitter and Facebook. You all are so thoughtful to send a little message of good wishes. I was sitting at the airport waiting...
8/3/10 Update: Sorry for repeat post from 2 days ago - my database crashed!!! EEEEKS! So I had to restore from older backup and recreate this post. Public service announcement: BACK UP!!! At the risk of upsetting my vegetarian, vegan and raw fans, I’ll say this: ban...
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...
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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...
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...
Great for Valentine’s day, Mother’s Day, a birthday party or an everyday treat, these Salted Caramel Covered Strawberries will be a hit with kids and adults! Why These Salted Caramel Covered Strawberries Are So Good These Salted Caramel Covered Strawberries...
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...
Photo from The Steamy Kitchen Cookbook My blog would not be complete without mention of one of my kids' favorite dessert in the whole wide world, Chocolate Wontons. In fact, the site serves as my family's visual menu of sorts, my kids will click through the site and...
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...
Forget the sour cream. Forget the cream cheese. Spinach dip made with mascarpone cheese is an absolute winner! Lighter (texture...sorry...not in calories) and I bet you'll love it. I'm normally all over anything served warm, spreadable and dippable, but I had never...
This Kale Chips recipe makes the perfect snack with a satisfying crunch! They’re easy to make with basic ingredients and they’re a great healthy snack for on the go, plus kids will love these 'chips'! Why This Kale Chips Recipe Is So Good Easy to make, you can use...
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...
If you are not up to making pumpkin pie (me) these little treats are perfect. Bite sized, filled with pumpkin puree, cream cheese and pumpkin spices- like clove, nutmeg and cinnamon. Fry 'em up and an instant dessert that even the kids will love. Oh, and serve them...
How to dry age steaks at home What you'll learn: How to dry-age steaks at home, with results just like expensive restaurants Use inexpensive vacuum bags designed just for dry aging beef, use your own vacuum sealer Honest review of the UMAi Dry Aged Artisan Steak Kit...
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...
What you'll learn: How to fold Chinese dumplings like a pro The importance of pushing extra air out of dumplings How to properly cook Chinese dumplings My mom is a Chinese dumpling wrapping queen. She can mix up a batch of filling ingredients and fold them into...
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...
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I've never been a fan of scones until I met Kathy, the owner of a cooking school that I used to teach at. One afternoon, I walked in with my arms full of ingredients to prepare for a cooking class that I was teaching later that evening. Just as I was putting...
When tomato and fresh basil is THIS good, I hate to do anything other than enjoy it fresh in a salad. My Basil Vinaigrette is simple to make, takes 5 minutes in a blender. You'll love it. I promise. First, the Basil Vinaigrette ingredients: fresh basil leaves,...
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...
Andrew just celebrated his sixth birthday last week, and like many little boys, he's obsessed with Star Wars. We're currently at the height of the Lego craze and for Andrew's birthday all he wanted was go to the Lego store inside Downtown Disney, you know, the free...
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...
Tozai - Snow Maiden Sake Named Snow Maiden in homage to Japan's most famous koi, "Hanako", which lived 226 years in the icy waters at the foot of Japan's Mt. Ontake. Tozai Snow Maiden Sake Facts Quality Grade: Junmai Seimaibuai: 70% (30% of rice grain polished away)...
Tozai - Living Jewel Produced in Kyoto's ancient brewing town of Fushimi, known for its abundant supply of pure, pristine, and soft water from many nearby mountains. The label image is a Japanese "koi" whose vibrant colors and shimmering scales have earned them the...
Ginga Shizuku - Divine Droplets This sake is drip-pressed (shizuku), a rarity by itself, and it is the only sake in the world drip-pressed in an ice igloo which is rebuilt every year outside the main brewery building in Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island. Ginga...
How to Read Japanese Sake Labels This is the front of two Japanese sake bottles. I love how the names of Japanese sake is just so beautiful...they've translated the Japanese name of these two sake to: "Divine Droplets" and "Heaven's Door"! On the front, you'll see...
How To Serve Sake The small ochoko (oh-CHO-ko) cups that you see (bamboo round cups and the white ceramic cup) are good for hot sake, but are not great for chilled artisan sake. They don't leave you enough room for swirling or sniffing to enjoy the aroma. I like to...
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...
CookbooksSteamy Kitchen Healthy Asian Favorites The Steamy Kitchen’s Healthy Asian Favorites speaks to a new wave of healthy eating without the sacrifice. Author Jaden Hair, whose Steamy Kitchen website and blog offer home cooks quick and easy recipes, has developed a...
(Sake Section is sponsored by Vine Connections) How to Store Sake To properly store premium Japanese sake, you'll want to follow the same rules as you store wine. Cool and dark is preferred. At home, I store Japanese sake in my small wine refrigerator in the kitchen...
(Sake Section is sponsored by Vine Connections) Learn more about Japanese Sake Japanese Sake Grades How is Sake Made? How to Pair Sake with Food How to Read the Labels How to Serve Sake What's a fun, modern way to enjoy sake? Sparkling Sake: sake2me Tasting Notes:...
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...
A beautiful Asian tropical salad with a pineapple "bowl" - canned longan, lychee, rambutan paired with some fresh tropical fruits. Some of my favorite fruit come in cans. I'm not talking about tasteless, mushy pears or the stained red maraschino cherries, but the...
This Marbled Tea Egg recipe serves up eggs with a beautiful marbled surface. They are simmered in a savory liquid with star anise, cinnamon sticks, Sichuan peppercorns, and black tea until soaked with the flavors of the spices and a refreshing tea fragrance. They look...
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...
Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe features: Learn about the best kind of rice to use for fried rice The right amount of heat that is essential for the perfect fried rice Why it's important to fry all the ingredients separately The right way to fry rice and why constantly...
What you'll learn: How to properly pleat potsticker dumplings How to fry potstickers in batches How to squeeze out water from cabbage (if you'd like to include them in your recipe) so you wouldn't have soggy dumplings In college, my friends and I used to get together...
I made Oishii Eats Vietnamese Summer Rolls (Goi Cuon) with Cashew Nut Dipping Sauce this morning on television on ABC7! They came out fantastic and the crew devoured them seconds after the camera shut off. BTW, if you happened to catch the TV segment, the host...
Do you know what I call smart? Taking something from "works awesome" (No-Knead Bread) to the level of "KICK-ASS." Which is exactly what authors of the book Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day, Jeff Hertzberg and Zoe Francois have done. Oh yeah, and I hold them...
With a photo like that, do I really need any words?! I firmly believe that in order to start off the New Year properly, one must have chocolate. And lots of it. Janet, wonderful customer of my husband's company, brought these Chocolate & Toffee Barks...
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...
Because I live in one of the hottest states in the United States, and by "hot" I mean the moment you step outside, the crease in the back of your knees sweat as fast as spinach in a fry pan. In the summer, I curse the humidity, especially when my friends back in San...
Crispy Tofu with Citrus Soy Ahhh...finally a tofu recipe. This recipe is from Eric Gower's The Breakaway Cook, which is a wonderful cookbook if you enjoy global flavors. In fact, it inspired me to start playing with Flavored Salts (that's Sichuan Peppercorn...
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...
This is my quick-fix snack, Rolo Pretzel Turtles. In a matter of 10 minutes, I can satisfy my sweet tooth, my salty tongue and my fat ass. Can you imagine anything more heavenly than glorious chocolate hugging a salty pretzel, topped with a crunchy toasted nut and...
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...
After a title like that, does this dish need any other introduction at all?!? Just trust me. These will be the best fries you'll ever have. Look how light and crisp these are! Garlic, parsley and hints of truffles adorn these fries. No shaved truffles...I'm not that...
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...
I am certainly not as talented as Gattina, who created a perfect Orange & Chilli Ricotta Cheesecake . Even her description of the cheesecake is so poetic...."a little shy girl who needs a little nudging to shine in the spotlight."So, you know where I'm going with...
I don't know if you have the upscale Chinese chain called P.F. Changs near you, but in 90's Los Angeles, it was the chi-chi place to eat...a place to see and be seen, where the skinny, tall and deeluscious hung out waiting to be discovered by producers and sugar...
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,...
Luscious sour cherries....saffron....basmati rice....if there ever was a rice dish that could tease me into submission, this would be it. When I lived in Hollywood, I used to frequent a Persian restaurant and order just a big ginormous platter of cherry saffron rice...
Lets just say a well-respected local newspaper contacts you and says, "Hey, we'd like include you in a food story we're doing. You'll be creating a meal and we'll be shadowing you while you shop and cook. You'll be one of five chefs we'll be profiling. Can you create...
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...
Update: I was in the Wall Street Journal for this Faux Gras recipe I bought Michel Richard's Happy in the Kitchen book a few months back, and while I can gleefully tell you that its my favorite eye-candy boyfriend cookbook, I have only attempted to make one thing from...
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?"...
My Sushi for One dinner Last week I taught a hand-on sushi class with 20 students in the studio kitchen. We had such a fun time making Temaki hand rolls, large inside out rolls and small Maki "cigar" rolls. Of course we had leftover ingredients, so the next evening I...
A delicious Gai Lan recipe with Oyster Sauce, a simple recipe with just a few ingredients. Chinese Broccoli, or gai lan in Chinese, is one of the most popular Chinese vegetable dishes! What you'll learn in this recipe How to tell if the Chinese broccoli is...
Ready to fill your kitchen with the warm, comforting scent of fresh bread? This homemade French bread recipe is just what you need. Whether it's your first time baking bread or you're a seasoned pro looking for an easy French bread recipe, you'll end up with a golden...
The subtle, savory saffron flavor compliments rich flavors so well. This Saffron Rice recipe tastes buttery, even though it’s dairy free. It’s super easy to make for a large crowd, and takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish. It’s also very pretty! Why This...
Ooooohhhh - these were so delicious! These Firecracker Shrimp with Sweet Chili Sauce almost didn't make it to the dinner table - we were eating them as they came out of the fryer - not even minding that we burnt our tongues! The reason I love this dish so much is...
Making your own potato chips is so incredibly easy. There are 2 pieces of equipment that you should have: 1) Mandoline 2) Deep Fryer (or) you could use a big heavy pot & thermometer Here's my weapon of choice: Pampered Chef Mandolin The biggest secret to...
Fried Rice is the Chinese version of casserole. Basically, its a great way to use up leftover bits in the refrigerator. My ingredients change based on what vegetables and meat I have on hand. The only 3 constants are: 1) Rice 2) Fish Sauce 3) Chinese Sausage "Lap...
There would only be 2 good reasons why I would move back to California. Well...truthfully, there probably are 4,098 reasons why I LOVED living in California, but only 2 of those reasons are valid at 1:15 a.m. when I'm absolutely craving something munchy, something...
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,...
This is The Best Tiramisu Recipe! Adapted from Barefoot Contessa. Easy to make and bursting with chocolate, dark rum and espresso. What's not to love! It really is a restaurant quality no bake dessert. Why This Best Tiramisu Recipe Is So Good! A classic Italian...
Crunchy, juicy Chinese Long Beans! Quickly stir-fried with minced garlic, soy and oyster sauce. Takes only 10 minutes to cook! Why These Chinese Long Beans Are So Good Perfectly crisp long beans. A flavorful Chinese side dish, perfect for a wide variety of mains....
These delicious Chinese Greens cook simply and quickly. This way the delicate greens are not swimming in salty or sweet sauce, where you can't taste the vegetable at all. When the Yu Choy is fresh, you don't even need salt or sugar - the chicken broth will add enough...
This Tapioca Pearls recipe is such a beautiful, exotic dessert. This is a recipe from my mom - she used to serve this in the summer time to cool off. Usually it's made with honeydew, but the cantaloupe was on sale, ripe and smelled so fresh! Why This Tapioca...
There's something undeniably comforting about a slice of homemade banana bread. It's like a warm hug from your kitchen! Our family's banana bread recipe has been a cherished gem for over 30 years, loved for its moist texture, rich banana flavor, and a delightful hint...