Making flavored butters, also known as compound butters, is one of my favorite ways to jazz up plain old sauteed vegetables. Compound butter is a gourmet take on an everyday ingredient that elevates your cooking — and makes a great present to hand out to friends and...
I've always been captivated by the vibrant flavors of Latin American cuisine, especially sofrito, the heart and soul of many Puerto Rican dishes. It's this rich base that inspired me to take a little culinary detour and craft this Smoky Sofrito Vinaigrette. Imagine...
We all have those lonely bottles of dried herbs chilling in the back of our spice cabinets, right? It’s high time they made a comeback. I've been loving the simple act of whisking them into a classic Greek Dressing. No frills, no fuss – just good old olive oil, red...
Every now and then, I get a massive craving for a hearty taco salad, but what I'm really craving is the dressing. No store-bought bottle will do—it's got to be homemade. That's where this Creamy Taco Salad Dressing shines. With the rich tang of Greek yogurt combined...
Let's talk dressings. We all know a salad is only as good as its dressing. And it’s high time to think beyond the bottle. Welcome this Strawberry Herb Vinaigrette into your life. Fresh strawberries bringing in the sweetness, balanced with a vinegar ka-pow! and a...
Whenever I think of elevating a simple dinner into something memorable, my mind immediately leaps to the rich, earthy notes of this Creamy, Boozy Mushroom Sauce. It's not just a sauce – it's a luxurious experience. The gentle kiss of booze (or stock, if you're going...
Classic Pico De Gallo recipe: every scoop is a dance of juicy tomatoes, fiery jalapeños, tangy lime juice, and a burst of fragrant cilantro! Not only is this salsa the perfect companion to your chips, but it’s also an essential topping for a myriad of dishes,...
When it comes to salad dressings, I have a little confession: I'm a blue cheese fiend. And I'm not talking about the kind that comes in those shiny plastic bottles from the supermarket aisle. No, I'm all about that creamy, dreamy homemade magic that tastes just as it...
Oh, tarragon, my underappreciated herb hero. You know, I once found myself strolling through a farmer's market when a fresh bundle of tarragon caught my eye. It was like it whispered, "Add me to your dressing!" And boy, did that whimsical idea transform my salads...
There's an art to crafting the perfect sauce. It's a delicate dance of flavors, textures, and aromas that can elevate any dish to a gourmet experience. This spicy peanut sauce is my ode to those balmy nights spent in bustling Asian street markets, where every bite...
Ever found yourself craving a zesty twist for those salads, noodles, or grilled veggies? We all have our 'go-to' dressings that we adore, but sometimes it's all about the thrill of trying something new. Enter: Sesame Ginger Dressing. This little gem is inspired by my...
Ah, Spicy Mayo Dressing, the superstar condiment that has a reserved spot in my fridge! Whether I'm dressing up my sushi rolls, drizzling over grilled seafood, or simply jazzing up a salad, this creamy, spicy kick of a dressing never disappoints. Made with the...
Let's travel our taste buds to India without even hopping on a plane. Say hello to the Minty Indian Yogurt Dressing—a zesty concoction that dances the fine line between refreshing mint, silky yogurt, a cheeky pinch of cumin, and a zing of lemon juice. Forget the...
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...
Doesn't a smoky, zesty Charred Tomato Salsa sound amazing? This sauce takes ancient traditions and makes them modern. It features charred tomatoes, spicy jalapeno, zesty garlic and onions, and a little sprinkle of salt. Ready to learn the secrets of the art of...
This recipe is inspired by the seasonal changes that happen late in the year, and the resulting lack of natural sunlight. As the days grow shorter and the sunlight scarce, I know many of us start to feel the effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder, with its pesky brain...
With just 5 ingredients + water, this is only peanut sauce you'll ever need when dressing salads, dipping spring rolls, jazzing up satay, and more. Lime brings bright acidity to this dressing, working to cut the richness of the peanut butter, while soy sauce adds a...
Serving pure sesame realness, tahini paste needs little improvement beyond the lightest of touches, and voila! You have the best Buddha bowl or salad dressing ever, and it's so easy to customize if you want some extra pizzazz. In case you're not familiar, tahini is a...
Isn't it great when something as simple as a sauce can transport you straight to flavor town? That's exactly what happens with this Pineapple Teriyaki Sauce. It’s a tropical twist on the classic teriyaki, marrying the tangy zing of pineapple with the deep, savory...
Put any kind of BBQ pulled pork to use in these simple Korean-style tacos that you can easily transform into a bowl! What kind of Korean Tacos are we taco-ing about? We're taco-ing precooked pulled pork or chicken in this versatile recipe that honors leftovers in te...
In this Simple Roasted Tomato Sauce recipe, you'll learn why roasting tomatoes produces the best tasting sauce that you can enjoy tonight, can or freeze for later. Why you'll love this Simple Roasted Tomato Sauce recipe: You'll love this recipe if you don't care for...
In this Scarpetta's Spaghetti Recipe, you'll learn how to make the world-famous pasta dish by Chef Scott Conant of Scarpetta's Restaurant. The recipe includes their tomato pasta sauce and garlic and basil infused olive oil. It's a simple recipe! Scarpetta in New...
This recipe for Hot Dogs with Kimchi Relish is from The Kimchi Chronicles by Marja Vongerichten, and if you recognize that last name, you'll know her husband is the one and only Jean-George Vongerichten, or as I affectionately call "J-Vo" Marja is Korean and the...
Looking for a new way to spice up brussels sprouts? Well, look no further! We're going to teach you a modern twist on an old favorite. And it all starts with pesto. This Cranberry Pistachio Pesto recipe is from Chef Todd of Checkers Restaurant in Downtown Los Angeles,...
Store bought salad dressings are expensive and packed with artificial flavorings. These Homemade Salad Dressings are easy to whip up, delicious and perfect for any salad. From herby, to mustard and Asian to yogurt, there's a dressing for everyone! Why These Homemade...
In Asian culture, soups and broths are part of everyday meals. A traditional Japanese breakfast would include a bowl of Miso Soup to warm the body. Chinese restaurants feature a long list of house soups, from an appetite stimulating Hot and Sour Soup to even...
This Huy Fong copycat Sriracha Hot Sauce recipe is from the "ASIAN PICKLES" Cookbook, and is the closest homemade version I've ever tasted. The secret is a simple fermentation! Why This Aged Sriracha Hot Sauce Recipe Works: If you love the store bought, this recipe is...
Sriracha sauce, often fondly referred to as "rooster sauce" or simply "red sauce," has become a staple in kitchens and restaurants everywhere. It's that go-to condiment that adds the perfect blend of heat, sweetness, and tang to almost any dish. But have you ever...
When all else fails, the answer is always Zen, especially in all matters related to food. With the exception of Peanut Butter & Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Ganache & Reese's Peanut Butter Cups (more!more!more!) or if anyone wants to make me a big...
Good Asian cooks never run out of rice, soy sauce, ginger and garlic. I'll also throw fish sauce and Thai sweet chili sauce in the mix too. I must be a bad Asian because I'm constantly out of these ingredients - too lazy to drive 30 minutes to the Asian market and too...
Eating wings is an 8-finger affair (my pointed-up pinkies tend to stay clean as they are too short to get in the way), especially if you serve wings whole like I have in this recipe. Any wing connoisseur will tell you that each of the 3 parts of the wings...
*I recently posted this recipe with the LG Oven Giveaway (hey, I'm giving away an oven!!!) and updated this recipe to include a video on how to make these yummy ribs. ~Jaden The nearest good Korean BBQ restaurant is over an hour drive away, simply too far...
We don't get many choices in Chinese restaurants in my town - all the joints are a jumbled mish-mash of Americanized Asian food and they all serve sushi (because it sells really well with high profit margins). Last week, we went to one for lunch and Andrew ordered...
One of the recipes I made for a recent party was an Arabian dish - Kofta, or Meatballs with Sweet and Sour Cherry Sauce. It's from a cookbook called "Modern Flavors of Arabia" by Suzanne Husseini, one of most popular cooking show personalities in the Middle...
There isn't a curry that I don't like. Well, as long as the spice level is is not outrageously crazy! This is a seafood curry that I made recently on television, and it's a Caribbean Creole curry from the cookbook, Flavors of Belize (I made Beef Satay with Habanero...
During recipe testing, there was an unanimous "MMMMM!!!" along with what may have been a little happy-dance from yours truly. This is hands-down, the very best Beef Satay I've ever had. And it's from a Belizean cookbook called, Flavors of Belize. I actually had to...
Easy, healthy Japanese chicken salad enhanced with miso and sesame! I first met Nancy Hachisu in Mexico at our very first Food Blogger Camp that a few of us hosted back in 2010. What surprised me was not that she attended, but that she flew all the way from Japan...
Miso Butter Shrimp! A simple, delicious shrimp recipe with Japanese flavors. A 15-minute recipe with only 5 ingredients. Serve over rice, pasta or even as an appetizer. What Makes This Miso Butter Shrimp So Good A great blend of Japanese flavors. Only 15 mins to...
These chops are marinated in a whiskey-miso sauce overnight (or even just 15 minutes if you're in a hurry). This is a recipe that I've created for client, Miso & Easy - here's the entire collection of miso recipes. You can either use their easy-to-use miso or any...
A quick sear on both sides of the scallop to get some nice crust and then simmered in the mustard-miso sauce for just a couple of minutes to barely cook the insides. They cook super quick - and turn tough/rubbery if you overdo it. The mustard-miso sauce is...
This No Mayo Potato Salad has perfectly roasted potatoes, covered in an addictive sesame and fresh chili dressing.The perfect side dish in any meal or just as a snack. Why This No Mayo Potato Salad Is So Good Super simple to make A deliciously spicy sesame and...
A few months ago, I thought it would be fun to make hazelnut milk. Yes, fun to make, fun to sip, but the concoction was so rich that sipping was all we could do. We haven't made hazelnut milk since - but with a giant bag of happy round hazelnuts still in my...
This is a variation of one of the most popular recipes from my cookbook (Todd & Diane posted the recipe for Garlic Butter Noodles) and SteamyKitchen.com (Garlic Scallion Noodles). I've one-upped the recipe by adding in a spoonful of miso paste and throwing in...
Firm tofu is brushed with miso and pan-fried for the perfect quick and easy addition to any salad or bowl. Mix ginger, soy, and a few more flavors in with the miso for the finishing dressing to this grilled tofu salad recipe! It's nearly mid-January and I've been...
This Asian Orange Vinaigrette is the perfect balance of flavors - lively and tangy, slightly sweet, a little heat and just enough sea salt to bring out all of the flavor notes. Light and delicious, great for salads and so easy to make! Why This Asian...
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...
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...
I want you to meet a friend of mine, Aarti -- though you've probably have seen her mesmerizingly happy smile on the Food Network already as she was the winner of The Next Food Network Star last year! Aarti and I used to create cooking videos together with...
We splurge on filet mignon a few times a year, it’s the most expensive cut of steak because it’s incredibly tender and you can only get about 9 filets per cow. Instead of buying the filet mignon piece by piece, we always get the entire tenderloin and spend the time to...
For our family, if there ever was a PERFECT cut of steak, it would be the bad-boy Porterhouse steak. It's big. It's massive. One giant hunk will feed our family of four. But before I get into our love for Porterhouse (because I'll get carried away and will forget...
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...
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...
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...
This really is the perfect Prime Rib recipe, made for Christmas and special occasions! So simple, yet oh so delicious. A hot sear and then slow and low is the key to absolutely perfect prime rib. Why This Perfect Prime Rib Is So Good! Tender, juicy...
The people who sell you ready-made teriyaki sauce are ripping you off! Not only is it expensive, but the taste of the bottled stuff is flat, chemically and too-sweet. The secret is, teriyaki sauce is really only 3 ingredients. Sure, you can get all fancy and put more,...
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...
If you know me, and I hope by now you do, I'm never one to even waste precious chewing energy on a boring salad. I have friends who will enjoy even the most plain salad consisting of one variety of lettuce and a glop of salad dressing from a gallon sized vessel...
Every cook should have a great steak topping in their repertoire. Either because you A) enjoy having a sauce smothering your steak B) want to to stretch out a piece of meat to feed the family or C) attempt cover up a botched steak job. I'm in category A, especially if...
The world has gone bacon crazy, and unfortunately it has nothing to do with the food item actually made from pork belly. I'm talking about products sold in tubes, squeeze bottles, jars, cans and tablets, all flashing the word "Bacon!" as it's only selling point and...
I've never been a fan of scones until I met Kathy, the owner of a cooking school that I used to teach at. One afternoon, I walked in with my arms full of ingredients to prepare for a cooking class that I was teaching later that evening. Just as I was putting...
When tomato and fresh basil is THIS good, I hate to do anything other than enjoy it fresh in a salad. My Basil Vinaigrette is simple to make, takes 5 minutes in a blender. You'll love it. I promise. First, the Basil Vinaigrette ingredients: fresh basil leaves,...
I made Oishii Eats Vietnamese Summer Rolls (Goi Cuon) with Cashew Nut Dipping Sauce this morning on television on ABC7! They came out fantastic and the crew devoured them seconds after the camera shut off. BTW, if you happened to catch the TV segment, the host...
Because I live in one of the hottest states in the United States, and by "hot" I mean the moment you step outside, the crease in the back of your knees sweat as fast as spinach in a fry pan. In the summer, I curse the humidity, especially when my friends back in San...
Crispy Tofu with Citrus Soy Ahhh...finally a tofu recipe. This recipe is from Eric Gower's The Breakaway Cook, which is a wonderful cookbook if you enjoy global flavors. In fact, it inspired me to start playing with Flavored Salts (that's Sichuan Peppercorn...
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,...
Update: I was in the Wall Street Journal for this Faux Gras recipe I bought Michel Richard's Happy in the Kitchen book a few months back, and while I can gleefully tell you that its my favorite eye-candy boyfriend cookbook, I have only attempted to make one thing from...
Ooooohhhh - these were so delicious! These Firecracker Shrimp with Sweet Chili Sauce almost didn't make it to the dinner table - we were eating them as they came out of the fryer - not even minding that we burnt our tongues! The reason I love this dish so much is...
I don't know about you, but cooking a chunk of meat larger than the size of my head sometimes intimidates me. How do I get the thing to cook evenly? Do I need to rotate it? Breast side up or down? Will it implode like Clark Griswold's turkey on Christmas Vacation? Ah,...