I was lunching with my friend, restaurant critic Brian Ries of Creative Loafing, and he asked me what I thought of area burger joints. The truth is, the only burger that I ever order out is McDonald's - mainly because my boys must. have. that. stupid. toy. ...
I have so much to tell you that I don't even know where to begin!!! But of course, it's always about the food, so I'll start with the food. But the food part is going to be really, really short because I want to share with you my first television shooting...
I wrestled for quite a while on what to name this dish. Here were the options: Chinatina Chin-amigo Asia-tino Chinka-tino Mexinese Guapalicious Ding Dong Wing Wongs In the end, Chino-Latino won. However, Guapalicious Ding Dong Wing Wongs came in a close second. Ok. So...
And I thought there would be NO WAY that I could create a better shrimp/prawn stir-fry than Garlic Brandy Prawns How wrong I was! An armchair round trip ticket to Rasa Malaysia inspired me to add coconut to my already favorite recipe. The original...
Suspicious criminal activity of is happening right under my roof! We entertain about once a week, usually for a weekend supper where we invite our close friends over and treat them to a massive feast. They all know the routine. When I am finished with a...
What you'll learn: How to make a vegetarian version of this Asian Lettuce Cups Recipe How to properly "cook" the apples How long you should fry the mung bean noodles Don't you feel like this dish should just ::wink:: and do a little sexy twirl? Such a...
I witnessed something yesterday that compelled me to post something that was NON-ANIMAL: At stoplights, most people will chat on the phone, daydream or play air drum to the radio. Me? I sit there and rehearse different apologies to say to my kids’ daycare teachers, "I...
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...
If you have an ice cream maker hiding in your pantry....or if you can safely steal borrow your neighbor's ice cream maker that has been neglected without getting caught, please....just PLEASE bring it out and give it some love! Matcha White Chocolate Ice Cream is so...
If there ever was a time when I wondered why I never dated an Italian, it would be now. You see, I slept my way through a culinary education. Yes, my friends, I whored myself out to learn the secrets of authentic Mexican steak tacos, Vietnamese pho ga, Cantonese...
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...
I'm Chinese, born in Hong Kong. My husband, Scott, is Scottish-German, born in Buffalo, New York. Boy oh boy, our kids are insanely lucky! Not only do they get red envelopes full of money during Chinese New Year, but they also score big time on Halloween, Lunar...
This is one recipe that I couldn't wait to share with you! I found it on a CNN's website (I know, such an unlikely source!) The chef that created this it is someone that I'm sure you all know....Jean-Georges Vongerichten. If you are having a outdoor summer party -...
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...
One of the easiest ways to elevate your cooking to another level is to use flavored salts, or finishing salts. No recipe needed, really. Flavor + Salt = Flavored Salt. REALLY!!! I know you just had a V-8 moment just now (wow. that sure dates me. does anyone know what...
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...
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.
I love a thick slice of pizza as much as you, but I don't love feeling heavy and weighed down and needing to take a nap after eating. This easy tortilla pizza recipe totally fixes that problem! Make pizza in the microwave in just one minute for a quick, cheesy,...
Skip your traditional cup of noodles for this easy mug recipe! Ramen in the microwave will become your new go-to quick and easy lunch or dinner. You really can make delicious, healthy ramen from home, and even better in your microwave in just a few minutes! ...
Monkey bread is something I grew up eating as a treat. It took time to prepare, especially when making the dough from scratch and was doused in the most delicious cinnamon sugar mixture. I'd like to say we all have time to do that, but the reality is, we don't!...