Do you love autumn as much as we do? The crisp air. The cozy sweaters. And perhaps most importantly, the colorful array of veggies! As the temperature drops, delicious produce thrives, making the harvest season a great time to transition from summer...
One of my most popular posts on this site is How to Cook White Rice in the Microwave. It's a real time-saver and I kept getting requests about brown rice. So I just recently tested and posted that! Check out How to Cook Brown Rice in the Microwave (it takes only 30...
Make this Indian Chickpea Dal a hearty side or the center of a bigger, beautiful bowl! When we first moved to Florida, we weathered through big hurricanes like Charley, Andrew, Wilma, Jeanne...I can't even remember all of their names! At the start of every hurricane...
When I think of a summer slaw to go with the barbeque, I want something light, tangy, cold and crunchy. Traditional coleslaw just doesn't do it - its heavy mayonnaise dressing really weighs down the vegetables. Instead of a mayo-based dressing, my Asian slaw is made...
Photo of Korean Glass Noodles - Jap Chae/Chap Chae These past few days, I needed to cook healthy. Not for me, but for the sake of my children. You see, last week, I had Lasik eye surgery. As any reasonable mother would do, I milked it as far as I could go in terms of...
This Roasted Tofu is crunchy on the outside and creamy smooth-soft on the inside, with a wonderful flavor profile - slightly nutty, slightly sea salty. The browned bits are shatteringly crisp from roasting in the olive oil. An awesome vegetarian side. Complete with a...
Earlier this month when the handsome Gnome treated me and my girlfriend to a hot date to NYC, he brought us to David Burke's Fishtail restaurant for dinner [by the way, during NYC restaurant week at select restaurants, you can get lunch for $24.07 and dinner for $35...
There's fried rice, and then there's our Shrimp Fried Rice with a twist—actually, without the rice! In this creative rendition, we're sidestepping the grain and using a delectable mix of scrambled eggs enriched with coconut milk and hemp seeds to mimic that classic...
When it comes to Thanksgiving, it often seems like the entire culinary world is focused on grand family feasts – oversized tables, a battalion of chairs, and turkeys that could rival those in fantasy films. However, not everyone is gearing up for a large gathering....
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'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.