I don't know what I like most about this Easy Collard Greens recipe: the collard greens, the rich pot liquor or digging out the bits of smoky meat from the ham hock! Easy to make, delicious and hearty! Why This Easy Collard Greens Recipe Is So Good Simplicity in...
This warm bacon potato salad is a twist on a traditional side dish and made with roasted potatoes and no mayonnaise. Quick to make and full of texture and bold flavors, this easy to make potato dish is perfect to serve with grilled meats and fishes. It's always a real...
This handsome man is Hari Nayak, the man responsible for getting me comfortable cooking Indian food. I think what intimidated me all these years was the long list of spices listed in most traditional Indian recipes. I remember watching a television special on...
On Monday, I celebrated the completion of our brand new raised bed garden that my rockstar husband built for me (and as a bonus, he also made a organized compost heap thingy too. oh yes, this man is definitely a keeper) by planting 48 onion seeds and 48 carrot seeds....
I'm currently in a room with 3,500 other women (mostly) bloggers - at the BlogHer conference in San Diego. You can imagine all the tweeting, facebooking, blogging and hugging that's going on here. If you're internet access speed at home is a little slow, blame it on...
When I think of a summer slaw to go with the barbeque, I want something light, tangy, cold and crunchy. Traditional coleslaw just doesn't do it - its heavy mayonnaise dressing really weighs down the vegetables. Instead of a mayo-based dressing, my Asian slaw is made...
Jaden is knee deep in paint, tiles and packing boxes today, so she asked us to step in and tell you guys about this amazing tomato and watermelon salad. Today, we are introducing Zov Karamardian from the internationally acclaimed restaurant Zov's. Jaden had the chance...
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...
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...
This recipe for Asparagus Gratin originates from Cook's Country Magazine, May 2011 issue. What I found fascinating about this recipe: instead of just discarding the woody asparagus ends, it is used to make a flavorful quick broth that will be used to create the...
This is a sponsored review by BlogHer and Kraft. This dish is what I call my "company asparagus" - even though the last time I referred to dinner guests as "company" was in 1979 when my parents had "company" over for dinner - I think it was either my Dad's boss and...
To me, cabbage, beans and potatoes are the best Western comfort food ever (just in case you're curious, at the top of the list of my Asian comfort food are: white rice and ramen). And to have cabbage, beans and potatoes all in one dish that only takes 15 minutes to...
I hope you're enjoying recipes from some wonderful and talented food bloggers from around the world featured here on Steamy Kitchen! Today, I'd like to introduce to you Shulie of Food Wanderings, who is of Indian Jewish ancestry, born and raised in Israel, and has...
I honestly had trouble naming this dish. Peas and Bacon? Or Bacon and Peas? In the marketing world, I guess you'd have to consider the target market. In my case, it was our family friend, Shawn, who is a true carnivore. 99.6% of his dinner plate is meat. The remaining...
How can you have a roast dinner without the traditional accompaniment, Yorkshire Pudding? This recipe makes the Best Yorkshire Puddings. They're airy pastry popovers! The pancake-thin like batter and beef fat make these delicious breads a real crowd pleaser! Why These...
This step by step Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes recipe is perfect for Easter, Thanksgiving, and even Christmas! Why These Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes Are So Good Easy to make, only 5 mins prep. Can be made soft and creamy or hearty and full textured....
Sub grated broccoli stem for the zucchini and you've got some tasty Broccoli Pancakes - recipe on Discovery Health.
A simple and delicious roast cauliflower recipe featuring bacon and garlicky goodness. A super side dish! Why This Roast Cauliflower Recipe Is So Good Sprinkled with crispy bacon and garlic. A super easy side dish. Great for serving a big crowd - double the batch...
This Buttered Spaghetti Squash is a dish that effortlessly combines the mild flavor of spaghetti squash with the rich aromas of roasted garlic and parmesan. This easy spaghetti squash recipe is perfect for those trying pasta alternatives for the first time. Not only...
8/3/10 Update: Sorry for repeat post from 2 days ago - my database crashed!!! EEEEKS! So I had to restore from older backup and recreate this post. Public service announcement: BACK UP!!! At the risk of upsetting my vegetarian, vegan and raw fans, I’ll say this: ban...
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.
Let's face it. Life is expensive these days. We're all trying to stretch our dollar a little further where we can. So when we find recipes that are both nutritious and budget-friendly, we feel like a thrifty shopping master! We love that feeling, and we love giving...
The long, lazy, sun-soaked days of summer are the perfect opportunity to start having picnics, and there are so many great places to do so. From the park to the beach to your own backyard, a well-packed picnic basket is the only secret ingredient you need to create...
It's summer, which means it's time to lounge in your backyard, hang out for BBQs, or just find a cozy spot to chill in your air-conditioned living room. The point is... you want to relax, but you also want a great summer drink. You might think you have to jump through...