Beef 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 […]

This black truffle rice is an example of a “ban fan” (拌饭) or mixed rice dish. It makes everyday white rice delicious and elevated, and gives your meal a little extra oomph!  Black Truffle is Trending in Chinese Restaurants Black Truffle has quickly become a regular fixture on Chinese restaurant menus. I’ve seen it used […]

Stir-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!  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. […]

This 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!  A Simple Version of a Pasta Favorite Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe has always been one of […]

This 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!  A Simple Pork Stir-Fry  This stir-fry has minimal chopping and […]

Inspired by a recent trip to China, this recipe for Chinese eggs with soy bean sauce is a quick, easy midweek dinner that’s savory and super tasty!  Eggs for Dinner Eggs are a great, relatively low-cost source of protein that Chinese families often turn to for last-minute meals. Because they cook so quickly, you can […]

This turkey sausage recipe has the perfect balanced seasoning you want in a breakfast sausage—making it flavorful as well as healthy. Leaner than pork sausage and made with real ingredients, homemade turkey sausage is a great way to get healthy protein in the morning!  Making Homemade Turkey Sausage is Crazy Easy There are a handful […]