I'm cooking once a week for a friend whose family is on a No-gluten, No-sugar, No-soy diet, All-organic diet. Their little 4 yr old daughter has cancer. They are going in this diet to try to prolong her life as much as possible. Sugar feeds cancer, and the Soy...
I purchase my spices at www.spice-appeal.com. Their spices are high quality and come in beautiful containers. The spice blends are my favorite - a teaspoon totally transforms a dish from ordinary exotic. For these skewers, I used Ras El-Hanout, a Moroccan blend of...
Skirt steak is one of my favorite cuts of meat, it's cheap, so full of flavor and perfect for grilling. At my local warehouse club store, BJ's, they sell skirt steak for under $5 a pound. If you're entertaining, this is a great way to feed a hungry crowd steaks on a...
This is my favorite way to eat prawns! It only takes 15 minutes to make and the brandy adds unexpected sweetness and depth of flavor. By the way, prawn and shrimp are one and the same. Mom taught me how to make this. Prawns vs. Shrimp: Its the same thing. No...
Asian Salmon Burgers 1 pound Salmon Filet, minced into 1/4" dice or smaller1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger1 teaspoon finely minced garlic (best to use a garlic press)1 tablespoon soy sauce2 tablespoons Hoisin1 teaspoon Sesame Oil1 cup Panko breadcrumbs1/4 cup Red...
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...
Here is my recipe for Crab Fried Rice. I did write another post on fried rice with some similar material and goes a little more in-depth, its a must read: The Secrets to the Best Chinese Fried Rice. Fish sauce is used in a lot of Southeast Asian cooking, especially...
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...
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.
Learn to prep and cook shrimp in the microwave for a quick and delicious addition to your dinner. Garlic shrimp offers a tasty snap of flavor that with incredibly delicious combined with a creamy pasta or added to one of our many Buddha Bowl recipes. This...
Learn how to make this childhood favorite with ingredients you choose, in the microwave, in just minutes! This pizza bagel bites recipe makes a perfect after school snack or a quick lunch for busy work days. Who doesn't love bagel bites? This recipe makes them...
Learn how to make yourself the perfect single serving of Mac and Cheese in the microwave in just a few minutes! I know as a kid, I always wished I didn't have to share any Mac and Cheese because let's face it, there is nothing better. This single serving if the...