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...
Chinese soups can be heavy, filling and fiery, such as Chinese Hot & Sour Soup, or light, clean and cleansing, like this Chinese Daikon Soup. These kinds of everyday soups are simple to make, require just a handful of ingredients (in this case,...
It's another episode of Good Bite, this time our topic was shrimp, which is such a biiig....wiiiide...topic! I continued my lovefest with Dr. BBQ and chose a recipe from one of his cookbooks, Grilled Shrimp with Chili Lime Butter, a seriously easy yet cool-looking...
Every morning in China, we would wake up to a smorgasbord of a breakfast buffet. The hotels and cruise ships had anticipated every kind of craving - from "orange sauce" to "dessicated potatoes" , Chinglish for orange juice and hash browns. But when in China, eat like...
This delicious Glazed Ham recipe is perfect for Easter (and other special occasions) and only uses 5 ingredients! Easy to make, with a great glaze that is rich and tangy, perfectly complementing the ham - a match made in heaven! Why This Glazed Ham Recipe...
Zimmern: "completely rotten, mushy onions." Bourdain: "...Your breath will smell as if you'd been French-kissing your dead grandmother." Alfred Russell Wallace, some naturalist in the 1800's: "After a fruit-eating bat has pee'd on it." Henri Mouhot, French naturalist:...
Back to school means back to the basics, especially when you're armed with just a microwave and a craving for something home-cooked. But don't let that tiny kitchen gadget fool you—it's a culinary wizard in disguise! Here are five dishes that'll have you tossing aside...
The conversation starts so innocently with, "What are your plans this week?" Before sensibility, 3 loads of laundry and my mile long to-do list can catch up to my big mouth, I've already invited half the neighborhood over for supper. As the "gourmet chef" amongst my...
This Scallops with Apricot Sauce recipe is inspired by Blackfin Bistro in Key West, Florida. This was a recipe requested by a reader, and I called the restaurant and chatted with the chef. Sadly, it's no longer on the menu, but we wanted to recreate an easy, at-home...
Potato Pancakes, also known as latkes are the ultimate Hanukkah dish. They are crispy and crunchy on the outside and soft and tender on the inside. Traditionally served with sour cream and applesauce, they truly make a fab side dish. The only issue is, it's the day...
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.