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Moo Shu Pork

By: Bill
18 May 2026 at 20:16
Moo shu porkMoo shu pork is an iconic Chinese restaurant dish of stir-fried pork, cabbage, carrots, and mushrooms, served on paper-thin, chewy pancakes with a sweet hoisin-based sauce. It is an absolutely delicious combination, and this moo shu pork recipe will yield that nostalgic flavor from American Chinese restaurants past.Β  Moo Shu Memories Fun to eat and […]

Moo Shu Pancakes (ζ˜₯ι₯Ό)

By: Judy
16 May 2026 at 09:50
Moo Shu PancakesImagine a wrapper so thin it’s almost translucent, yet strong and chewy enough to cradle a mountain of savory filling β€” that’s the magic of fresh moo shu pancakes, or chΕ«nbǐng (ζ˜₯ι₯Ό). They are as easy as combining all-purpose flour, salt, and boiling water. We’ll show you the simple rolling technique to get perfectly paper-thin […]

Beef with Snow Peas

By: Sarah
15 May 2026 at 11:25
Beef with Snow Peas recipeBeef with Snow Peas is a classic Chinese stir-fry that belongs in every home cook’s weeknight rotation. Tender, savory slices of marinated flank steak meet crisp, sweet snow peas in a glossy, umami-rich sauce. It all comes together in under 30 minutes! Serve it over a bowl of steamed white rice and you’ve got a […]

50 Memorial Day Recipes Beyond Burgers & Dogs

12 May 2026 at 09:01
"Char Siu" Grilled Chicken, by thewoksoflife.comMemorial Day BBQs have always been events at our house to look forward to––sunshine, spring temperatures, the smell of fresh cut grass, and yes, delicious food! Check out this list of unique Memorial Day recipes to shake up your kitchen and/or grill this year and serve something different alongside (or in lieu of?) burgers and […]

Ayam Kecap, Indonesian Braised Chicken

By: Bill
6 May 2026 at 07:02
ayam kecap recipeAyam kecap is a popular Indonesian chicken dish made with kecap manis β€” a sweet dark soy sauce β€” and a unique blend of spices including fresh ginger, garlic, shallots, makrut lime leaf, galangal, coriander, and clove. Although we have never been to Indonesia, we love the flavors of Indonesian food, and many Indonesian dishes […]

23 Impressive Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas

3 May 2026 at 09:52
Chinese Eggs in Puff PastryMother’s Day is fast approaching (don’t forget it ya’ll!), and while getting mom some flowers or a gift is great, nothing says love like food! And not just any food––BRUNCH. Here are some of our favorite Mother’s Day Brunch ideas to show mom some love! Brunch: The Answer to The Gift Dilemma? It’s a big […]

Our Go-To Granola Recipe

By: Sarah
26 April 2026 at 09:17
Granola RecipeUse this granola recipe as a blueprint for countless batches of homemade granola at a fraction of the price of store-bought. It’s insanely easy to do (just 10 minutes of actual effort required), lower in sugar, and so much more affordable!Β  Some Things Are a No-Brainer to Make Yourself Believe it or not, there are […]

Truffle RiceΒ 

By: Judy
24 April 2026 at 08:18
Truffle RiceThis black truffle rice is an example of a β€œban fan” (ζ‹Œι₯­) or mixed rice dish. It makes everyday white rice delicious and elevated, and gives your meal a little extra oomph!Β  Black Truffle is Trending in Chinese Restaurants Black Truffle has quickly become a regular fixture on Chinese restaurant menus. I’ve seen it used […]

Wor Shu Duck

By: Bill
22 April 2026 at 07:52
Wor Shu DuckWor Shu Duck, also called Mandarin Pressed Duck or Almond Pressed Duck, was a popular Cantonese dish in Chinese and Polynesian-themed restaurants in the United States in the 1950s-1980s (right alongside the famous Pupu Platter).Β  Known as wor shu opp in Cantonese, this dish is now seldom seen on menus. We’ve gotten countless requests for […]

No Sugar Banana Bread

By: Judy
16 April 2026 at 09:22
No Sugar Banana BreadThis No-Sugar Banana Bread is flavorful with a tender crumb and a sticky top crust. In short, it’s got the key hallmarks of banana bread, with no added sugar OR dairy!Β  Our Go-To Healthy Banana BreadΒ  It seems that avoiding added processed sugars has become everyone’s business. This healthy, sugar-free banana bread is here to […]

Beef Chow Mein

By: Bill
14 April 2026 at 15:47
Beef Chow Mein RecipeBeef chow meinΒ is a delicious Chinese dish made with thin, chewy noodles, seared flank steak, and crisp-tender vegetables. Pull off restaurant-quality beef chow mein right in your own kitchen with our step-by-step recipe, all brought together by the rich savory depth of Chinese light and dark soy sauces! We also put together a YouTube video […]

Chicken with Lobster Sauce

By: Sarah
8 April 2026 at 17:31
Chicken with Lobster Sauce recipeThis Chicken with Lobster Sauce recipe takes that silky, savory sauce from our beloved Shrimp with Lobster Sauce and gives it a new home β€” nestled around tender chunks of chicken instead of shrimp.Β  Growing up, I was not a seafood kid, which meant I spent many years watching everyone ELSE eat shrimp with lobster […]

Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried rice)

By: Bill
6 April 2026 at 14:44
nasi gorengNasi Goreng is the beloved national dish of Indonesia, an Indonesian fried rice with aromatic shrimp paste, sweet soy sauce, and savory elements like garlic and fried shallots. This Nasi Goreng recipe isn’t your average takeout fried rice, but a complex, smoky, and deeply satisfying dish. What Makes Nasi Goreng Different? Nasi goreng literally means […]

Stir-fried Pressed Tofu with Peppers & Black Beans

By: Judy
4 April 2026 at 08:18
Stir-fried Pressed Tofu with peppers and black beansStir-fried pressed tofu with peppers and black beans is an extremely simple and delicious Chinese dish. It happens to be vegan, but also protein-packed and flavorful!Β  A Restaurant-Inspired Recipe I had this dish at a vegetarian restaurant in Shenzhen. It was super tasty, but I still made a couple small adjustments to my own version. […]

Sausage Broccoli Pasta

By: Sarah
29 March 2026 at 11:33
Sausage Broccoli Pasta recipeThis sausage broccoli pasta recipe shows up on my dinner table every few weeks. It comes together in under 30 minutes, my toddler happily eats it, and it’s protein, veg, and carb all in one one-pot meal!Β  A Simple Version of a Pasta Favorite Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe has always been one of […]

Ham Sui Gok (ε’Έζ°΄θ§’) – Fried Glutinous Rice DumplingsΒ 

By: Judy
27 March 2026 at 10:53
Ham Sui GokHam Sui Gok (ε’Έζ°΄θ§’) are Cantonese fried dumplings made with a chewy glutinous rice dough and a savory pork filling. You may recognize them from dim sum carts or your favorite Chinese bakery! A Classic Dim Sum ItemΒ  The term β€œglutinous rice dumpling” is one that we’ve used before to describe sticky rice zongzi (粽子), […]

Pork and Onion Stir-FryΒ 

25 March 2026 at 12:06
Pork and Onion Stir-fry recipeThis Pork and Onion Stir Fry is the kind of Chinese home cooking my dad Bill grew up with. It’s a marriage of Chinese techniques and American staples like ketchup and Worcestershire sauce. The result is downright tasty and comforting with a bowl of rice!Β  A Simple Pork Stir-FryΒ  This stir-fry has minimal chopping and […]

Monkey Bread (The FLUFFIEST, Perfectly Sweet Version!)

21 March 2026 at 12:09
Monkey Bread RecipeForget canned biscuits. This monkey bread is made with fluffy milk bread doughβ€”real ingredients, perfectly sweet, and the only version you need! What Is Monkey Bread? Monkey bread is a sweet, pull-apart bread made from small pieces of dough rolled in butter, sugar, and cinnamon, then baked together in a bundt pan. The result is […]
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