How to Make Kimchi

How to Make Kimchi

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...

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Bouillabaisse Recipe

Bouillabaisse Recipe

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...

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Carrot, Pea and Mint Salad Recipe

Carrot, Pea and Mint Salad Recipe

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...

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Carrot and Zucchini Linguini Salad

Carrot and Zucchini Linguini Salad

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 +...

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Fried Smelt

Fried Smelt

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...

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Skirt Steak Tacos Recipe

Skirt Steak Tacos Recipe

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...

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Grilled Bruschetta with Asparagus and Parmesan Cheese

Grilled Bruschetta with Asparagus and Parmesan Cheese

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...

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Baby Artichokes with Garlic and Tomatoes

Baby Artichokes with Garlic and Tomatoes

  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...

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Fish with Citrus Caper Sauce

Fish with Citrus Caper Sauce

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...

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Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce

Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce

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...

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Cayenne Cinnamon Ribs with Maple Glaze

Cayenne Cinnamon Ribs with Maple Glaze

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...

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Baked Crab Rangoon

Baked Crab Rangoon

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...

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Chinese Stir Fried Sticky Rice Cakes (Nian Gao)

Chinese Stir Fried Sticky Rice Cakes (Nian Gao)

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...

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Turtle Cheesecake Truffles

Turtle Cheesecake Truffles

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...

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All About Real Fresh Wasabi

All About Real Fresh Wasabi

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...

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Miso Ramen Recipe

Miso Ramen Recipe

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...

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Seared Scallops with Creamy Sauce

Seared Scallops with Creamy Sauce

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...

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Cola & Pineapple Glazed Ham Recipe

Cola & Pineapple Glazed Ham Recipe

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...

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Giveaway: Easter Ham

Giveaway: Easter Ham

This spring, get creative and put your personal stamp on the Easter meal with help from seasonal ingredients and flavors from your family’s favorite dishes. Taking your ham from traditional to inspirational will impress everyone at the table...especially you. To help...

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Orange Ginger Flank Steak

Orange Ginger Flank Steak

  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...

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