A few months ago, I got an email from "John of Mighty Spice who lives in London" with a really nice message of, "hi, I'm a big fan, I love your blog, I wanna meet you." Well, not so blunt like that, it was way more eloquent, poetic and gentlemanly, as any proper...
It's September, and the back-to-school bustle is in high gear! With summer's sun-soaked memories fading into the background, it's crucial to gear up our little academic all-stars with wholesome, delicious meals all day long. From morning fuel to mid-day boosts and...
This isn't your ordinary takeout dish—oh, no. Imagine shrimp so tender it almost melts in your mouth, coupled with juicy pineapple chunks and crisp, colorful bell peppers. It's a tropical symphony of flavors and textures, and you get to be the conductor right in your...
Do you feel that palpable buzz in the air as Chinese New Year approaches? I get especially excited about all the delicious food I'm about to dive in and swim through. (Picture me as Scrooge McDuck, wading through my sea of gold coins. Except... it's piles of spring...
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...
Hello, Steamy Fam! As busy as I get with work, there's one thing I can say, and that is: My life is never boring! That's for sure! In fact, today, I'm coming to you from a ranch. (Yes, you read that right!) My husband and I have been spending some time on a 200 acre...
There are literally hundreds of different ways to make brownies, and a number of fats you can add to the mix, like olive oil, vegetable oil, and melted butter. But there's one surprising fat that takes this sweet treat from good to absolutely decadent, and that's...
Here's my latest video from Good Bite - a roundtable with friends Matt Armendariz and Julie Van Rosendaal and we talk about S-S-S-SOUP! I'm a lazy souper. Well, let me rephrase that. I'm a forgetful and highly distractable gal and anything that sits on the stovetop...
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...
The best part of celebrating the holidays with people who don't cook is knowing that the entire turkey carcass is MINE! ALL MINE! Such a silly thing to be smug about, but I consider the endless potential of leftover bones just as exciting as the roasted turkey itself....
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.