Winter Lamb Stew With Spicy Sausage
This is not your typical stew; it’s a hearty winter stew made with lamb and spicy sausage. The pork, root vegetables, red wine, stock, and …
Winter Melon Soup With Meatballs Chinese Style
WINTER MELON SOUP WITH MEATBALLS CHINESE STYLE This Chinese Winter Melon Soup dish with meatballs is ready to be shared now that the weather is …
Succulent Chicken in Rich Garlic Fusion
Dive headfirst into the symphony of flavors that chicken in rich garlic fusion orchestrates. Each bite is an emotional journey, resonating with memories of home-cooked …
Mastering the Art of Luxe Braised Tofu at Home
Rediscover Restaurant-Style Tofu Bliss Have you ever savored the refined taste of braised tofu at home, reminiscent of your cherished Chinese restaurant experience? You might …
Celebrating Cantonese Flavors: Braised Pork Belly with Enigmatic Arrowhead Root
The Festive Delight from Canton The delectable Cantonese braised pork belly with arrowhead root, often referenced as cí gū mèn nan ròu in Mandarin, has …
Heartwarming Olive Oil & Pecan Rum Cake Delight
An Unforgettable Evening with Rum Cake On a crisp winter evening, surrounded by family friends, the allure of an olive oil & pecan rum cake …
Vibrant Delight: Pasta with Salmon and Herbaceous Green Goddess Pesto
The irresistible charm of pasta with salmon is undeniable, and I discovered it firsthand while savoring our Green Goddess Salmon Burgers. This delightful dish combines …
Crispy Sage in a Pasta With Sausage, Meatballs, and Walnuts
As an amateur cook, sometimes I get inspired by a particular ingredient or dish and let that guide my culinary endeavors. This time, I stumbled …
Shanghai Pork Soup with Bamboo and Tofu – Yan Du Xian
This winter, I’d want to add a few soup recipes to our collection, and what better way to begin than with this soup, a specialty …
Stir-Fried Watercress
Sai yeung choi is a super nutritious green vegetable. People don’t know what to do with it, so it goes to waste at the market. …
Dongzhi Tang Yuan (Sweet Dumplings)
DONGZHI TANG YUAN (SWEET DUMPLINGS) In China, this is a must-have dish at the Winter Solstice Festival. You can do it yourself at home! As …
Dungeness Crab
DUNGENESS CRAB Dungeness crab is a popular delicacy in the Pacific Northwest, and this guide will teach you everything you need to know about this …
Chinese Fried Dough
One cannot resist the temptation of biting into the crispy exterior and soft interior of Chinese fried dough, popularly known as youtiao. Despite its Cantonese …
Taiwanese Sesame Oil Chicken Soup
Warm your soul with a comforting bowl of Taiwanese Sesame Oil Chicken Soup. With carefully selected ingredients renowned for their warming effects, this soup is …
Thai Roasted Chicken Thighs
The crisp autumn air always heralds the return of the oven, and this recipe for Thai Roasted Chicken Thighs is the perfect way to warm …
Glutinous Rice Dumplings
Tang Yuan: Glutinous rice dumplings; this delicacy is served in various hues during the Dong Zi festival. Ho Siew Loon is the name of our Contributor. …
Tomato Hot Pot Soup Base
Now is the time for hot pots! This tomato hot pot foundation recipe is the perfect base if you want to make homemade soup from …
Taro Sago Dessert Soup
A bowl of this sago (tapioca) and taro dessert soup is the perfect sweet finish to a savory Chinese meal. Besides being cheap, it’s very …
Jasmine Shortbread Cookies
Infused with the delicate flavor of pulverized jasmine tea leaves, these buttery jasmine shortbread cookies are the perfect complement to a steaming mug of tea …
Chinese Pickled Long Bean Noodle Soup
This Chinese pickled long bean noodle soup is flavorful, tangy, and a comforting bowl of noodles. For a dish that pairs well with rice, see …
Shanghai-Style Red Vegetable Soup
Coffee culture was at an all-time high, and the wealthy could afford to dine in Western-style restaurants. Regular citizens could only peer in through the …
9 Traditional Mid-Autumn Festival Foods
Traditional Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节, zhōngqiū jié) fare includes mooncakes, of course, but what other dishes are common at gatherings? Here are 9 of those traditional …
Roast Chicken & Stock
Roast chicken is typically reserved for “special occasions,” such as when entertaining guests or celebrating a family milestone. Sure, there’s a certain air of difficulty …
Ru Yi Cai
Today marks the beginning of our Chinese New Year recipes in honor of the upcoming Lunar New Year on January 25. To kick off the …
Pork Bone Congee
A simple rice congee meal seasoned with a meaty pork bone stock, also known as zhū gu zhōu or, more familiar to me in Cantonese …
Lemon Basil Yogurt Cake
Extremely rarely do you find a new recipe that fully and utterly makes your day. This is it, my friends; today is the day. Okay, …
Caribbean Spiced Lamb Stew
I was debating what to make for a large meal to last the whole week as I perused our ridiculously stocked pantry last Saturday. The …
Orange Cake With Candied Oranges
ORANGE CAKE WITH CANDIED ORANGES As many of you have undoubtedly surmised, I enjoy baking with fruit and veggies, whether in this Apple Cinnamon Coffee …
Spicy Cold Skin Noodles (Liangpi)
SPICY COLD SKIN NOODLES (LIANGPI) A cold noodle dish like liangpi, or spicy skin noodles, is ideal for the sweltering summer months. You can’t go …
Salted Pork Bone Soup
SALTED PORK BONE SOUP In the winter, we desire Salted Pork Bone Soup, a comforting home-cooked meal. This is an exceptionally satisfying dinner with the …
Xinjiang Cumin Lamb
XINJIANG CUMIN LAMB Yang Rou Chuan and cumin lamb are both popular Xinjiang dishes or grilled lamb skewers. Like chuan, it has spread beyond Xinjiang …
Pork Bone Soup With Cantonese Herb (Ching Po Leung)
PORK BONE SOUP WITH CANTONESE HERB (CHING PO LEUNG) My favorite Chinese soup is undoubtedly this Cantonese Herb Pork Bone Soup (Ching Po Leung in …
Boiled Daikon Radish
BOILED DAIKON RADISH One of my favorite winter veggies is the colorful daikon radish, and now I’d like to introduce you to an easy and …
Butternut Squash Lasagna
BUTTERNUT SQUASH LASAGNA This lasagna made with butternut squash is ideal for the colder months. It’s cheesy, comforting, and warm… the perfect way to enjoy …
Asian Braised Short Ribs
ASIAN BRAISED SHORT RIBS Short ribs in a braising sauce. Asian spices and a warm chili lime potato salad bring a typically wintery dish into …
Cantonese Pork Soup With Carrots & Chinese Yam
CANTONESE PORK SOUP WITH CARROTS & CHINESE YAM It is a famous Cantonese soup with a flavorful broth, carrots, and Chinese yam, and it is …
Beijing Apartment Tour!
BEIJING APARTMENT TOUR! In October of last year, we relocated to a new Beijing apartment complex from another Beijing apartment complex. While it doesn’t sound …
The Best Braised Tofu
It’s common for Chinese diners to order braised silken tofu, which is prepared by first frying the tofu in oil and then simmering it in …
Braised Pork Belly And Arrowhead Root
BRAISED PORK BELLY AND ARROWHEAD ROOT: CANTONESE STYLE As you might expect, my partner is a huge fan of pig belly recipes, and this Cantonese style braised …
Campfire Beef Stew with Buttered Parsley Noodles
CAMPFIRE BEEF STEW WITH BUTTERED PARSLEY NOODLES Cold and misty conditions are common along the coast of the Pacific Northwest. A campfire dinner like Campfire …
Fried Eggs With Preserved Turnip
FRIED EGGS WITH PRESERVED TURNIP Egg and preserved turnip omelet is a simple dish for Fried Eggs with Preserved Turnip. This meal is even more …
Holiday Recipes
HOLIDAY RECIPES As the holidays approach, here are mouthwatering holiday dishes, from savory to sweet, old and new. For me, the food is the most …
Elk Backstrap
A red wine, shallot, juniper, black peppercorn, and thyme sauce are all that’s needed to transform it into a fine steak. Aside from the occasional …
Filipino Kare Kare
In the Philippines, a flavorful peanut sauce, oxtail, and veggies make this hearty stew. Try it out today at home. WHAT IS KARE KARE? In …
Beef Stew With Lemon Parsley Gremolata
BEEF STEW W/ LEMON PARSLEY GREMOLATA What about a last hurrah of hearty and wintry gravy-drippingness before we move on to sunny salads and delicious …
Almond Tea
ALMOND TEA This dish for baked puff pastry topped almond tea is a traditional Chinese treat. You can never go wrong with Almond Tea in …
Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake Bar
PUMPKIN PECAN CHEESECAKE BAR The best pumpkin and pecan cheesecake bar recipe ever. Sweet and creamy, this dessert is ideal for the holidays! No one …
Asian Pot Roast: A New Take On A Classic Sunday Dinner
Cooking a roast in a pot. Cooking this recipe brings back memories of family dinners and the cold weather of the winter. You can make …