I was a-browsin' for crab rangoon recipes when I came across Philadelphia Cream Cheese's version that included baking the wonton wrapper into a cup-like shapes in a muffin pan instead of deep frying. What a fab idea! I had to give it a shot, the presentation was just...
Japanese Sake
(Sake Section is sponsored by Vine Connections) Learn more about Japanese Sake Japanese Sake Grades How is Sake Made? How to Pair Sake with Food How to Read the Labels How to Serve Sake What's a fun, modern way to enjoy sake? Sparkling Sake: sake2me Tasting Notes:...
Need Food Fluffer Desperately!
As you know, I'm doing all the cooking, writing and photographing for the Steamy Kitchen cookbook. Today, I'm taking a photo of Grilled Pineapple with Chocolate Coconut Rum Sauce for the book, and I thought I'd let you take a peek into one of the most idiotic things I...
Martin Yan carves a chicken in 18 seconds!
Martin Yan carves a chicken in 18 seconds! from Jaden Hair on Vimeo. Come see his recipe, Pan Seared Steak Rolls
Blogger’s Choice Award: Candied Bacon and Apple Canapés
I'm currently on my way back from Pillsbury Bake-Off 2010 in Orlando, riding in the back seat of my personal "contract killa's" car. Yes, on my laptop, trying to get this post up before the winner is announced in a few hours, just so we could say "We told you so!"...
Kickin’ Tequila Shrimp on Tasty Kitchen
I know you know my friend Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman, right? Of course you know her! Ree one of my fav bloggers - she's just as genuine, funny and gracious in person as she is on the blog. I've even spooned with her. I can't believe that I haven't mentioned Ree's...
An Ode to Spam in the Style of Seuss
Before we tie a big, fat bow on this year’s box of ups, down and go-arounds, I‘d like to give props to Spam, the wondrous food that started my relationship with Creative Loafing (the newspaper that I write a weekly food column for) earlier this year when I dared...
15 Minute Asian Light Meals
*** UPDATE! 8/8 This morning I woke up and Scott surprised me by telling me, "pack 3 days of clothing, we're going on a surprise trip!" Soooo coooool! We're just about to leave but I wanted to tell you that I'll spin the random number generator wheel as soon as I have...
Caterplates
Great design- just snap off the utensils. No more fumbling trying to grab utensils or balancing wine glass in the crook of my fingers while piling my plate. Disposable, reusable Caterplates, less than $1 each when you buy in bulk. So brilliant that I'll overlook the...
Korean Style Tacos with Kogi BBQ Sauce
Put any kind of BBQ pulled pork to use in these simple Korean-style tacos that you can easily transform into a bowl! What kind of Korean Tacos are we taco-ing about? We're taco-ing precooked pulled pork or chicken in this versatile recipe that honors leftovers in te...