I don't care what anyone says--a steaming hot potato is one of the best comfort foods out there. Baked potatoes are an absolute classic, and mastering the microwave-baked potato is the best way to enjoy this simple side dish in a lot less time. It's a...
Chinese Long Beans
Crunchy, juicy Chinese Long Beans! Quickly stir-fried with minced garlic, soy and oyster sauce. Takes only 10 minutes to cook! Why These Chinese Long Beans Are So Good Perfectly crisp long beans. A flavorful Chinese side dish, perfect for a wide variety of mains....
Honey Soy Glazed Chicken
This year, I vowed to travel a little less, do a little less to give me more time with the family and building our little farm. That sounds like a great plan UNTIL you get an offer to visit Oregon and Washington wine regions to dine, sip and savor on a press trip...
Leftover Turkey Recipe: Halal Cart Style Turkey and Rice with White Sauce
If you've visited Midtown Manhattan, you must have seen the food carts featuring Halal-style chicken and rice. Moist, savory chicken pieces are cooked right on the cart griddle, deftly chopped with the side edge of the long, wide metal spatula. The edges of the...
Chinese Bird’s Nest Soup Recipe
Birds’ nests are prized in Chinese culture, so this Bird's Nest Soup is for special occasions when you really want to impress! Follow this recipe for a soup that’s fit for royalty. Why This Bird's Nest Soup Is So Good A Chinese delicacy that's steeped in history...
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Chinese Sausage
Roasted Brussels sprouts are paired with savory-sweet cured Chinese sausage (lap cheong 腊肠) for an unforgettable dish. You'll learn my go-to Chinese sausage brand and more dishes that feature one of my favorite ingredients. Why This Recipe Works Savory-sweet, smoky...
Easy Pan Fried Mango Curry Chicken
from Steamy Kitchen food column in Tampa Tribune Writing and editing more than 100 recipes for a cookbook that I'm doing is no easy task. In fact, it's quite a bit more intense than I had ever imagined. The more-than-occasional brain farts and writer's block are...
Jim Lahey’s No Knead Baguette Recipe (Stecca)
This no-knead baguette recipe is simple. There's no kneading, and the technique requires just stretching the dough into big breadsticks "stecca." This recipe is from Jim Lahey of Sullivan Street Bakery in NYC. Ingredients for No Knead Baugette, you'll need: Bread...
Pineapple Chicken Teriyaki Buddha Bowl Recipe
Try this quick and delicious Buddha bowl recipe that combines pineapple teriyaki chicken and simple noodles or pasta. Reinvent Leftovers with the Buddha Bowl! Bored of the same ol' leftovers? Buddha Bowl recipes helps you reinvent last night's supper into a completely...
Honey Soy Skirt Steak with Shitake Mushroom Recipe
The trouble with food writers writing about their favorite things is that one of two things usually happens: Either the product runs out or the prices get jacked up. Sometimes with enough hype, both happen. It pains me so much that I used to be able to buy skirt steak...