Photo from The Steamy Kitchen Cookbook My blog would not be complete without mention of one of my kids' favorite dessert in the whole wide world, Chocolate Wontons. In fact, the site serves as my family's visual menu of sorts, my kids will click through the site and...
Photo of Vietnamese Spring Rolls (Cha Gio) courtesy of Secrets of the Red Lantern Cookbook! It's gorgeous! One of the books that is always near my nighstand is the absolutely stunning Secrets of the Red Lantern by Pauline Nguyen. I was in Los Angeles at the...
Korean Bibimbap (BEE-beem-bop) is a classic - and delicious - dish of steamed rice served with ground meat (pork, beef, turkey or chicken), colorful vegetables, and a fried egg on top. Made in only 30 mins, it's savory, filling, hearty and served in a big bowl. ...
These little fuzzy kiwi fruits are fussy to peel, because the skin is so incredibly thin, and a perfectly ripe kiwi is delicate to handle. But it's still one of my favorite tropical fruits, as I love the sweet, tart, juicy fruit with the crunchy little black seeds!...
Some fun finds on the web.... This lady cracks me up: She runs a blog called Titli's Busy Kitchen - and is the only cook I've ever seen with an unusual technique in baklava making....dancing. (via Chow) *** If you haven't yet seen my lusty obsession over these Pale...
During recipe testing, there was an unanimous "MMMMM!!!" along with what may have been a little happy-dance from yours truly. This is hands-down, the very best Beef Satay I've ever had. And it's from a Belizean cookbook called, Flavors of Belize. I actually had to...
If you are looking for a fresh, easy, summery one-bowl meal recipe, then your search is over. This rotisserie chicken Buddha Bowl with pomegranate sauce can be made in just 20 minutes and will satisfy the entire family. All About Buddha Bowls Buddha bowls are fun...
Back in the early 90's after a period of college dorm-life, I longed for my own kitchen and imagined hosting elegant dinner parties for my friends. My roommate and I found an affordable apartment within scooter-distance of the campus and I set off to...
I always say that the best way to learn is to do it while vacationing with friends...preferably with a pina colada in hand, lounging on a hammock and lazily gazing at the crashing ocean waves. If only college was like this. Well, if you're a food blogger, come join...
This past month, I've been to no fewer than 6 different bookstores - which is actually a difficult feat considering I live in a small town and all the local bookstores have closed (sob) actually, 4 of the bookstores were large airport bookstores (another sob - I don't...
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.