Wild Mushroom and Sage Stuffed Butternut Squash

Wild Mushroom and Sage Stuffed Butternut Squash

I know. Stuffed squash sounds like the kind of thing you’d politely poke at at a dinner party, secretly wishing it was pizza. But hear me out. My version is rich, earthy, and straight-up sexy, in a way that makes you think of cozy autumn sweaters and glasses of red...

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Summer Fruit Salad with Herb Dressing Recipe

Summer Fruit Salad with Herb Dressing Recipe

I feel like fruit salad usually goes one of two ways. Either it’s a sad bowl of mushy melons, or it’s the thing people fight over at the BBQ. This one? Oh, it’s definitely the latter. This isn't just chopping up some random fruit and hoping for the best. We're...

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Crispy Gochujang Rice Salad

Crispy Gochujang Rice Salad

You know when you cook way too much rice and it just sits in the fridge, lonely and forgotten? Yeah, let's not do that anymore. This vegan crispy rice salad boasts some truly amazing texture, mildly spicy flavors, and fresh veggies. It’s a healthy meal that...

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Easy Red Lentil Curry (Vegan & One-Pot Recipe!)

Easy Red Lentil Curry (Vegan & One-Pot Recipe!)

Alright, my friend, let’s talk about this super easy red lentil curry, also known as the one-pot, no-fuss meal that’ll make you question why you ever spent money on takeout. If you dig dishes that fill your kitchen with the warm scent of garam masala and fresh ginger,...

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How To Cook Tofu: 4 Ways

How To Cook Tofu: 4 Ways

Whenever I mention tofu to friends or family, I'm usually met with mixed reactions. Some adore its versatility, while others can't get past its initial blandness. But over the years, I've come to realize that tofu is like a blank canvas, eagerly waiting for a...

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Lion’s Mane Crab Cake Recipe

Lion’s Mane Crab Cake Recipe

Get ready to have your mind blown with these Lion's Mane Crab Cakes! No, it's not crab – these golden brown beauties are crafted from Lion's Mane (or Hericium Erinaceus), a delicious mushroom that resembles the mane of a lion. (Some also compare them to fluffy clouds...

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Zucchini Carpaccio Recipe

Zucchini Carpaccio Recipe

  Turn that last zucchini in your drawer into a gourmet appetizer or light salad Don't know what to do with that last zucchini?  Even if you have half a zucchini left, you can make Zucchini Carpaccio for yourself. Zucchini Carpaccio is a play on...

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Crispy Tofu Buddha Bowl with Tangy Ponzu Sauce Recipe

Crispy Tofu Buddha Bowl with Tangy Ponzu Sauce Recipe

Enjoy the best of Japanese plant-based cuisine in this Crispy Tofu Buddha Bowl starring pan-seared tofu flavored with homemade ponzu sauce and topped with nutty sesame seeds. What are Buddha Bowls? When it comes to eating sustainably and colorfully, we’ve started...

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Hi! I’m Jaden!

Welcome To Steamy Kitchen

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.

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Wild Mushroom and Sage Stuffed Butternut Squash

Wild Mushroom and Sage Stuffed Butternut Squash

I know. Stuffed squash sounds like the kind of thing you’d politely poke at at a dinner party, secretly wishing it was pizza. But hear me out. My version is rich, earthy, and straight-up sexy, in a way that makes you think of cozy autumn sweaters and glasses of red...

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How to Make Purple Sweet Potato & Ginger Hummus

How to Make Purple Sweet Potato & Ginger Hummus

Sure. Plain beige hummus is cute. But did you know you can make hummus... stunning? I bet you didn't. This Purple Sweet Potato & Ginger Hummus comes to the party in velvet purple and refuses to leave until everyone’s staring. It’s bold. It’s vibrant. It’s the kind...

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How to Make Radish and Garlic Chive Butter Terrine

How to Make Radish and Garlic Chive Butter Terrine

Most people don’t wake up thinking, "Today’s the day I make a radish butter terrine." But let's face it: you’re not most people. If you're here, then you're probably the kind of person who looks at a tub of grocery store butter and thinks, "Cute, but I can do better."...

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