We have a habit of publishing recipes on Steamy Kitchen that involve a boozy pan sauce. The three of us, Adam, Joanne and I all cook with a spatula in one hand and a glass of somethin' in the other, and it's just so easy to pour a little of that magic into the pan (oh...
I don't know what I like most about this Easy Collard Greens recipe: the collard greens, the rich pot liquor or digging out the bits of smoky meat from the ham hock! Easy to make, delicious and hearty! Why This Easy Collard Greens Recipe Is So Good Simplicity in...
This Grilled Calamari is grilled on a stick, which in my opinion, is just as good as fried! Sometimes the simplest dishes are the best and this is no exception. A squeeze of lime, some silky virgin olive oil and sprinkle of salt and pepper - so good and such an...
If you've visited Midtown Manhattan, you must have seen the food carts featuring Halal-style chicken and rice. Moist, savory chicken pieces are cooked right on the cart griddle, deftly chopped with the side edge of the long, wide metal spatula. The edges of the...
Pretzel Turtles are one of the tastiest and easiest treats you’ll make! Crunchy salty pretzel layered with sweet caramel chocolate Rolo candy and finished with pecans. Everyone loves these ooey-gooey little bites! Why These Rolo Pretzel Turtles Are So Good! Super easy...
Thanksgiving Ideas Here's lots of inspiration for your Thanksgiving table and some of my top picks for the menu. Appetizers and Bites Roasted Cauliflower with Bacon and Garlic Flank Steak on Goat Cheese on Toast Prosciutto and Ricotta Crostini with Honey Warm...
Breakfast or dessert? We’re not sure, but either way this Nutella Bread pudding is delicious. It's easy to make and packed with chocolaty, nutty flavors. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any time, really! Why This Nutella Bread Pudding Is So Good Great for breakfast...
Learn how to make perfect pate a choux with this simple recipe. You’ll be enjoying cream puffs, profiteroles, eclairs, and gougeres in no time! Why These Pate A Choux Recipe Is So Good So good they were featured in Oprah's Holiday 2009 A super...
I know it's a little early to think about Thanksgiving leftovers, but believe me, time goes by so crazy fast! Once the big meal is over, even after the late-night refrigerator raid (you sneak in and pick at the turkey in the refrigerator too, right?!), we'll always...
A few months ago, I got an email from "John of Mighty Spice who lives in London" with a really nice message of, "hi, I'm a big fan, I love your blog, I wanna meet you." Well, not so blunt like that, it was way more eloquent, poetic and gentlemanly, as any proper...
Ready to revolutionize your breakfast game? Then you'll love this Kimchi Omelet: fluffy eggs gently folded over a colorful medley of savory veggies like zucchini and green onions, all jazzed up with a generous helping of chopped kimchi. The spicy, crunchy kick of...
My husband, Scott, has quite an extensive single-malt scotch collection, which normally is off-limits to me and my kitchen. According to him, scotch is to be slowly sipped and savored, not poured or glugged into a sizzling pan as a base for a sauce. Our rum stash, on...
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to learn all there is to know about Prosciutto di Parma. That means Italy, baby. Jaden hasn't even been to Italy before, so the fact that I was able to go in her place was quite the job perk! She made me promise to eat lots and...
I met my friend Lucy Lean through Diane & Todd a couple of years ago in Los Angeles. At that time, she was the Editor of Edible Los Angeles and we chatted for hours over bottles of red wine and plates of cheese and charcuterie. It turns out, Lucy has 2 kids...
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...
This handsome man is Hari Nayak, the man responsible for getting me comfortable cooking Indian food. I think what intimidated me all these years was the long list of spices listed in most traditional Indian recipes. I remember watching a television special on...
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"...
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.
Fall isn't just about cozy sweaters and pumpkin spice everything (though, I won't deny the allure of a good PSL). While nature is busy putting on its annual show, autumn is a time when our kitchens become a comforting haven of aromatic spices, earthy vegetables, and...
This Vietnamese Shrimp Noodle Bowl is like a vacation in a bowl. You guys know how much I adore Vietnamese cuisine—its harmony of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy always makes me weak in the knees. Well, let me tell you, this noodle bowl brings all that goodness right to...
Ever dream of a sun-soaked journey through the Mediterranean, where the scent of fresh herbs fills the air and the sound of the Aegean sea plays in the background? Bring that dream to your dinner table with our Greek Meatball Bowl with Lemon Tahini Sauce. Every bite...