The anatomy of the perfect salad for me goes something like this: happy produce + vivid colors + variety of shapes and textures + big crunch topping + light, tangy dressing For Scott and the boys, it's: cheese + cold, crispy lettuce + cheese + crunchy croutons +...
There are times when I stand in the middle of my kitchen and have no idea what I want to cook. Its usually because of one of the following reasons: A) My kids have totally worn me out and I barely have enough brain power to resist my children's pleading to eat gummy...
Andrew and Nathan just finished taping 2 segments on Daytime TV show with me - here's a recipe that we didn't have time to show on television. [imagebrowser id=11] Kids Pizza Racers Recipe Makes 4 pizza racers 4 hot dog buns (not split) 1/2 cup pizza sauce or pasta...
I've been hobbling, crawling, sliding and scootin' for the past 3 weeks now - after this fall and a front-jump-kick that ended up as a front-jump-FAIL in Tae Kwon Do class, I needed surgery to replace my ACL and repair a torn meniscus in my right knee. Because of...
I am certainly not as talented as Gattina, who created a perfect Orange & Chilli Ricotta Cheesecake . Even her description of the cheesecake is so poetic...."a little shy girl who needs a little nudging to shine in the spotlight."So, you know where I'm going with...
If you have an ice cream maker hiding in your pantry....or if you can safely steal borrow your neighbor's ice cream maker that has been neglected without getting caught, please....just PLEASE bring it out and give it some love! Matcha White Chocolate Ice Cream is so...
I was lunching with my friend, restaurant critic Brian Ries of Creative Loafing, and he asked me what I thought of area burger joints. The truth is, the only burger that I ever order out is McDonald's - mainly because my boys must. have. that. stupid. toy. ...
Every year, we keep out-doing ourselves when creating Food Blog Forum events. It's a great thing (I'm not complaining), but one of these days, there will be no way to "wow" food bloggers unless we host the event on a cruise ship to the Caribbean. Hmmm.....maybe...one...
I've taken taking one of the most elaborate (and delicious) Chinese dishes and created a no-fuss, simple recipe that anyone can make! Read on for how to make this Roasted Duck Recipe with fluffy Chinese Steamed buns too! Why This Chinese Roasted Duck Recipe Is...
Snickertini. Peppermint Pattini. Starburst Martini. Almond Joy Martini. See this sexy woman right here? (my husband saw this photo and said, "cocktails? what cocktails?!") This is Jessie Jane Lee, a very talented bartender who helped me mix, taste test some fantastic...
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.