This weekend was unusually hot, which for 99.5% of the population is a good thing. But I just spent an undisclosed sum of money on clothing, shoes and accessories to keep my booty warm for my trip to NYC, and I'm just not quite done with justifying my purchases just...
I've been on an Indian food kick lately, as a friend of mine sent me a goody box full of Indian ingredients to experiment with. I'm new to the cuisine, intimidated by the long list of unfamiliar spices in recipes. How do I pronounce badi elaichi or hara dhaniya...
When my family gets together, we fight over two things: who gets the wings and who gets to keep the turkey bones from the body. Because we know the BONES are the golden ticket to so many more meals. My favorite is using the bones to make a flavorful broth for...
This Shrimp Chow Mein recipe is super straight forward and so easy! Not only does it come together in just a few minutes, but it's incredibly customizable and versatile. You can switch up the protein and vegetables to use up any leftovers, your preferred kind of...
Learn how to make pantry staple Queso in just minutes in your microwave. This cheesy dip recipe is perfect to throw together as an appetizer or snacking dip for parties and small gatherings. Let this homemade Queso be the answer to the question, "What do I serve...
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A couple of months ago, I asked Julie of The Little Kitchen for recipes involving coffee and she responded with a very enthusiastic, "YOU MUST MAKE THESE CUPCAKES!" As if her insistence wasn't enough to convince me, her recipe was titled, "Best Homemade...
How to use leftover ginger to flavor cooking wine. Preserve ginger by grating and freezing, just snap off what you need. The next time you have leftover ginger, don't throw it away! Here are two ideas that will help you make best use of ginger. What to do with...
This step by step Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes recipe is perfect for Easter, Thanksgiving, and even Christmas! Why These Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes Are So Good Easy to make, only 5 mins prep. Can be made soft and creamy or hearty and full textured....
We splurge on filet mignon a few times a year, it’s the most expensive cut of steak because it’s incredibly tender and you can only get about 9 filets per cow. Instead of buying the filet mignon piece by piece, we always get the entire tenderloin and spend the time to...
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.