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Secret Ingredients in Asian Cuisines, Sriracha In Beer, Budget Kitchen Tile, and 20 Fresh Recipes from Southeast Asia — Most Popular Posts Published August 5 - 11

2012-08-11 09:00:00

Happy weekend! Popular posts this past week on The Kitchn include a step-by-step to making homemade bubble tea, a spicy sriracha beer cocktail recipe, a roundup of 15 Korean recipes, and an expert interview for those looking to buy budget kitchen tile. Enjoy! 15. A Smart, Effective Wire Shelving Unit for Kitchen Storage14. Tips for Choosing Kitchen Tile on a Budget: Going Beyond Subway Tile!13. How Do I Serve a…

What's Cooking This Weekend? — Weekend of August 11-12, 2012

2012-08-10 18:00:00

It's Friday evening, and we're pondering something spicy, something tangy, maybe something with lemongrass. The weather is turning just a shade cooler, and some stir-fried noodles would be just the thing. What about you? What's cooking in your kitchen? Have you been intrigued by any of the Asian-inspired recipes from the past week? Inspire us! Tell us what's cooking in your kitchen this weekend. Happy weekend, and happy cooking! More…

Salmon Teriyaki, Homemade Bubble Tea, Japanese Noodle Salad, Green Coconut Curry, Master Cleanse Chicken & More — New Recipes from The Kitchn

2012-08-10 15:30:00

This past week at The Kitchn we took a trip to Asia and showed you how to make bubble tea at home (so fun!) and fresh spring rolls (delicious with a spicy peanut sauce). We also gave you recipes for Thai green curry and spicy glass noodles with pork, which was love at first forkful. And we brought paradise to you with a look at The Singapore Sling, a sweet-sipping…

Ingredient Spotlight: Dried Beancurd Sticks

2012-08-10 15:00:00

Dried beancurd sticks might not sound or look like the most enticing ingredient at the Asian market, but when you know how to prepare them – and it isn't hard – they just might become one of your go-to ingredients for braises, stir fries, soups, and salads. More Read More...

For Easier Shopping: Write Ingredients On the Back of Favorite Meal Cards — The Creative Mama

2012-08-10 14:30:00

I'm not a fan of cute crafty things, but I love a good DIY project, especially when it has a practical purpose. This menu board is a helpful way to plan your grocery needs for the week, and to get the family involved in the process. More Read More...

Creating a Space at Home for Reflection

2012-08-10 14:15:00

Whatever your spiritual beliefs (or non-beliefs) may be, it can be calming to have a special spot in your home reserved for quiet introspection and reflection. • Reflection at Home   Apartment Therapy Read More...

Which Pots & Pans Should I Have in My First Post-College Kitchen? — Good Questions

2012-08-10 14:00:00

Q: I recently moved into my first post-college apartment and am trying to set up my kitchen. My aunt bought me a set of Cuisinart stainless steel pots and pans. Are these useful and worth keeping, or would I be better off replacing them with a few non-stick pans? Or something else? Thanks! Sent by Caitlin More Read More...

Craving Summer Salads? Five Food Blogs to Visit Now

2012-08-10 13:30:00

It's easy to get in a reading rut. I always gravitate to books that deal with food in some regard. (My boyfriend jokes that he may just walk in one day and find me reading "a real book.") The same thing happens with blogs: I have my tried-and-true favorites and don't often stray, for lack of time more than curiosity. But I recently researched summer salads for a writing project…

Cook Vietnamese At Home: 10 Delicious Recipes, from Bánh Mì to Vegetarian Pho — Kitchn Recipe Roundup

2012-08-10 13:00:00

Have you ever cooked Vietnamese at home? If not, now is the time to try your hand at it. Doesn't this sweet corn pudding sound delicious? Perfect for prime corn season. Or how about this this recipe for ginger crab? These 10 favorite recipes from our archives will lead the way. More Read More...

A Drink Recipe from Paradise for Your Next Staycation: The Singapore Sling — The 10-Minute Happy Hour

2012-08-10 12:30:00

The sling, be it a gin, whiskey, rye or other is usually a mix of sweetened spirits and water. These sips pre-date the cocktail with the most famous of slings, the Singapore Sling, credited to Mr. Ngiam Tong Boon of Raffles Hotel in the early 1900s. Like most vintage drinks, it has undergone multiple transformations, often swaying dramatically from the classic. The original version is nostalgic for me. More Read…