Steam side dishes recipes

Mexican Rice

I was looking for an improved Mexican Rice recipe, so I adapted this one from the America's Test Kitchen cookbook. I used many of the same…

Takikomi Gohan (Japanese Mixed Rice)

I loved eating this in Japan and love to order it when I am visit Suruki supermarket in downtown San Mateo.…

Island Rice

Leave the plain rice behind. Try this sweet/savory combo and you'll be hooked!

Yakimeshi

Yakimeshi

Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

Cauliflower can be delicious, I promise Even your kids will love this recipe; just tell them it’s Mashed Potatoes. I was a little hesitant at…

Canning Applesauce

Applesauce is good all by itself. You can also use it as an ingredient in recipes or use it as a topping or side dish.

Savoury Steamed Spare Ribs Recipe (豉汁蒸排骨)

The Steamed Spare Ribs with Black Bean is a very popular dish, often found in the Chinese dim-sum menu. I’ve…

Dinner Mash

A fresh-made "leftover surprise" type dish, that I invented. My family seems to like it a lot. For about $2, you can have a nice simple meal for…

Simple Sesame Green Beans

I realize that 5 stars is an awfully high rating for such a simple dish. But honestly, I end up eating a pound of green beans every time I make…

Toasted-Coconut Rice

This is a light, tasty rice that goes well with curries or other asian dishes.

Fried Cabbage....

A healthy alternative vegetable side dish, or great just as a snack or meal by itself. It's a good cold day "comfort food" that fills the house…

Buttery Mashed Potatoes

While it's true that we mostly eat Italian at home, there are some dishes that even I have to admit the French do better. (I hope nonna Angelina…

Glutinous Rice Meatballs

The Great Spinach Switch. A Fast Easy Lighter Version Of An Old Favorite

Still getting whipped around by the weather here in Sonoma. We've gone…

Hollandaise sauce

Hollandaise sauce