I've been waiting MONTHS to share this video with you! We shot a series of cooking videos in Seattle back in June, when I was in town speaking at the BlogHer Food conference and tickling oysters. The videos were produced by the National Pork Board and...
After a month, I FINALLY got this dang video up! It's my first time cooking LIVE on television - ABC morning news. Now how backwards is this: Live broadcast via very expensive digital news cameras -> transmits via fancy satellite somewhere up in space -> to...
My weekly trip to the organic farm stand. The mango above is one of the best I've ever had. Where is it from? Haiti! Who knew? Organic mangoes from Haiti. I had no idea that there are 10 million mango trees in Haiti. I usually am an advocate of eating locally. But I...
(click on photo for shot-by-shot food styling and photography analysis of some of the photos that led up to the "money shot") Chinese restaurants in China don't really have Chinese Chicken Salad on their menus, it's a creation of Chinese-American restaurants!...
Usually sometime during the holiday, we'll bake an entire bone-in ham. Split pea and ham soup is so surprisingly easy, especially in a pressure cooker. It takes about 3 minutes of chopping, 4 minutes of pressure cooking time and then 20 minutes to just let it sit. My...
I witnessed something yesterday that compelled me to post something that was NON-ANIMAL: At stoplights, most people will chat on the phone, daydream or play air drum to the radio. Me? I sit there and rehearse different apologies to say to my kids’ daycare teachers, "I...
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...
Chinese dumplings, especially Chinese Fried Wontons, are probably one of the most convenient and versatile foods to keep around. A crispy, crunchy, and delicious appetizer that's a real crowd pleaser. Why These Chinese Fried Wontons Are So Good They go from frozen to...
Ready to discover what could easily be the best homemade hummus recipe you've ever tried? Say goodbye to store-bought hummus and hello to this light, creamy, and utterly delicious homemade version! Made with simple ingredients you can easily find in any grocery store,...
Ancient Chinese Stir Fry Secrets (at home) Restaurant kitchens have extremely high powered stoves, flames that jump so high that your eyebrows will singe just standing in the doorway. At home, especially with electric stovetops, we just can't get that kind of...
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.
Oh, tarragon, my underappreciated herb hero. You know, I once found myself strolling through a farmer's market when a fresh bundle of tarragon caught my eye. It was like it whispered, "Add me to your dressing!" And boy, did that whimsical idea transform my salads...
Hey there, Kitchen Phantoms! It's Drey again, sneaking back from the crypts of Steamy Kitchen to tantalize your taste buds. While I adore a good eerie tablescape and the unique dishes of spooky seasons from afar, what really gets me giddy this time of year are those...
As the leaves change color and the air gets that undeniable crispness, there's one thing many of us eagerly anticipate - the return of the Pumpkin Spiced Latte. Oh, the PSL! It's not just a drink; it's a full-on autumnal experience, a warm hug in a cup. With each sip,...