Kale is growing like crazy in our backyard garden, I'm always trying to come up with new recipes, like Crispy Baked Kale. A friend told me that adding raw kale leaves to our morning fruit smoothie is a great way to stuff some more nutrients into breakfast. She...
Our SmartFarm has transformed from hand-drawn cartoon to a real plan!!!! <-larger image *** Before I even get to The Plans! The Plans! Can I just do a 20-second drive by of my NYC trip? I've been to New York City so many times these past couple of years that if...
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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...
Mojito Madness at SK on Tasty Kitchen
What makes me happy: Pasta. Loads of it.What makes me and my electricity bill not-so-happy: Turning on the oven in the summertime. My electricity bill last month was so high, I wept. So, for the rest of the summer, we're going to conserve as much as possible, limiting...
Last night, before I took off to NYC, we took the boys to the rotating restaurant at St. Petersburg Florida beach, just 45 minutes away from our home. To take a long look at the beach before the oil comes. Oh, it will just spoil this gorgeous sand. While the boys...
Carrie Oliver knows her beef. And luckily, she's one of my very good friends and loves to send me on happy beef adventures, including an Artisan Steak Tasting a couple of years ago and more recently an Artisan Burger Tasting, which I actually enjoyed even more. If...
Soy Citrus Planked Chicken at Steamy Kitchen on TLC
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How to Flatten a Chicken for Grilling! at SK on Tasty Kitchen
Shrimp Po' Boy at Steamy Kitchen on TLC
What could make salmon even more perfect than a 15-second Dijon mustard sauce, accompanied with egg, avocado, tomato, and greens over seedy bread (or grainy grains!)? Read ahead for all the steps. I can be pretty boring with salmon, it's so easily mastered with just...
I recently had the pleasure of meeting, cooking and dining with Marcella and Victor Hazan at their home in Florida. At 87 years old, Marcella Hazan is a legend in the culinary world, having influenced millions of Americans on the art of Italian cooking. Of all...
I'm currently on my way back from Pillsbury Bake-Off 2010 in Orlando, riding in the back seat of my personal "contract killa's" car. Yes, on my laptop, trying to get this post up before the winner is announced in a few hours, just so we could say "We told you so!"...
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...
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.
If there's one sauce to have in your cooking toolbelt, it's Lemon Tahini. With Middle Eastern flavors, this sauce mixes zesty citrus with sesame deliciousness. Drizzle it over some roasted veggies, pair it with falafels, or mix it into a grain bowl for a lovely kick....
There's just something so comforting about classic Indian flavors, and our Chicken Tandoori Bowl with Minty Indian Yogurt Dressing is no exception. Just imagine this: tender chicken marinated in rich tandoori sauce, light cauliflower rice and fresh veggies topped with...
When done right, spaghetti sauce is magical. Can you imagine ordinary pasta without it? I can't! And the heart of this sauce? It’s borrowed from Italian-American legend and doyenne Marcella Hazan. After some kitchen experimentation and a sprinkle of Steamy Kitchen...