There's an art to crafting the perfect sauce. It's a delicate dance of flavors, textures, and aromas that can elevate any dish to a gourmet experience. This spicy peanut sauce is my ode to those balmy nights spent in bustling Asian street markets, where every bite...
This Firecracker Shrimp Recipe is a 3-ingredient recipe with a Mango Ginger Dipping Sauce (ready in 3 minutes). This is a festive way to celebrate Chinese New Year. The shrimp signifies happiness, and the "firecracker" scares away bad luck and bad spirits! ...
Chinese New Year 2011 is the Year of the Rabbit! Chinese New Year begins on February 3, 2011 and is celebrated for 15 days. Each year, the date is different, it begins with the new moon of the new year and ends on the full moon. Gong Hay Fat Choy! (in...
Because the Chinese in particular are extremely superstitious, there are "rules" for what to do and eat (and NOT) to usher in the New Year and ward off bad spirits. (click for larger image) Gong Hay Fat Choy! Chinese New Year Recipes From top left: My...
The Chinese calendar isn't as straightforward and predictable as the Western (Gregorian) calendar. The length of a month isn't always 30...um...31...no...29...or 28 days. Okay, okay, so both calendars are kinda screwy. But what I meant was that Western New Years is...
Chicken is a staple protein in most houses, but it doesn't have to be boring! Check out the best chicken recipes from Steamy Kitchen, from soups, to salads and appetizers to mains. We always have chicken in our fridge and freezer. It's such a versatile ingredient that...
Wow, I can't believe how many of you made the No Knead Sticky Pecan Caramel Cinnamon Rolls! As promised, I'm not going to leave you hanging with extra dough in the refrigerator. Here's your recipe for No-Knead Nutella and Roasted Hazelnut Challah from the book,...
Add serious Southeast Asian flair to any salad or Buddha bowl with nuoc cham, the easy, no-cook sauce of Vietnam found in every meal! Properly speaking, you only need 4 ingredients to kickstart a nuoc cham! Just make sure you have some fish sauce in the pantry. A...
This Thai Firecracker Shrimp recipe has marinated shrimp wrapped in egg roll wrappers and then fried until golden brown and crispy served with a pad thai sauce for dipping. An awesome appetizer that's so easy to make! Why This Thai Firecracker Shrimp Recipe Is...
If you're anything like me, you probably love Thanksgiving festivities almost as much as the lingering aroma of turkey and stuffing in your kitchen. But what about the mountain of leftovers that seem to scream, 'Not turkey again!' every time you open the fridge? Fear...
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.
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