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Steak with Soy Sauce

By: Sarah
6 November 2026 at 07:27
Steak with Soy SauceThis steak with soy sauce is one of those non-recipe recipes that we’ve never thought to share on the blog. We’re not talking about a soy sauce marinade here. Just a seared steak, drizzled with soy sauce over rice. This was how we often enjoyed steak growing up in a Chinese American family! To this […]

Steamed Egg with Shrimp & Tofu

By: Judy
29 October 2026 at 13:02
Steamed Egg with Shrimp and TofuThis Steamed Egg with Shrimp and Tofu is an easy and soothing way to get more protein into your diet. Soft steamed egg, silken tofu, and tender shrimp are delicious scooped over rice!Β  A High Protein Recipe There’s been a lot of talk of getting more protein into your diet these days. That’s why I […]

Mustard Green Soup (θŠ₯θœθ‚‰η‰‡ζ±€)

By: Judy
21 October 2026 at 07:00
Mustard Green Soup with PorkThis is a classic Cantonese Mustard Green Soup that you can make in under 30 minutes. It offers lots of health benefits without the hassle of simmering soup stock for hours!Β  An Easy Cantonese SoupΒ Β  Our whole family loved this Cantonese homestyle soup. It has simple ingredients and pantry staples we always have on hand. […]

Fennel and Orange Salad

13 October 2026 at 20:13
Fennel and orange salad recipeThis crunchy, light fennel and orange salad features thinly shaved fennel, fragrant chunks of orange and a refreshing mix of both lemon and orange juice that complements the aromatic fennel. It makes a great side dish for light and hearty dishes alike! A Recipe for Citrus Season When summer berries, stone fruit, and watermelon recede […]

Fried Milk (η‚Έι²œε₯Ά)

By: Judy
13 October 2026 at 12:03
Fried MilkFried milk (η‚Έι²œε₯Ά) is a Cantonese dessert that just melts in your mouth. It’s a soft custard-y pudding bite that solidifies enough to coat in coconut flakes and fry until warm and toasty. Its light sweetness will be nostalgic for many of you!Β  How Do You Make Fried Milk?Β  Fried milk starts with a simple […]

Sheet Pan Red Curry ChickenΒ 

By: Sarah
9 October 2026 at 09:19
Thai red curry sheet pan chickenThis sheet pan red curry chicken is the kind of recipe that feels like it shouldn’t be this easy. Under 10 ingredients, one sheet pan, and a can of Thai red curry paste doing the heavy lifting while you do… not much. Chicken thighs go golden, crispy-skinned, and full of flavor, while the butternut squash […]

Disco Fries (with Our Family Gravy Recipe!)Β 

1 October 2026 at 09:00
Disco Fries recipeOur recipe for Disco Fries features crispy crinkle cut fries smothered with plenty of melty mozzarella cheese and our literal secret sauce: egg foo young gravy! These are insanely tasty and a real treat!Β  A New Jersey Dinner Staple For most New Jerseyans, Disco Fries need no introduction. They’re a staple in New Jersey Diners […]

Scallion Pepper Stir-Fry (θ‘±η‚’θΎ£ζ€’)

By: Judy
27 September 2026 at 11:57
Scallion Pepper Stir-fryA simple stir-fry of scallions and peppers showcases just how delicious each ingredient is. This dish is for anyone who loves strong flavors! It’s spicy, oniony, and definitely a break from our usual. For the Spice Lovers Let me tell you, this unassuming-looking dish is not for everyone thanks to its heat! Plenty of oniony […]

Toum Recipe (Lebanese Garlic Sauce)Β 

19 September 2026 at 11:33
Toum RecipeWe are all obsessed with this Toum, or Lebanese garlic sauce. It is spectacularly garlicky, creamy, and a little bit tangy thanks to lemon juice. It’s absolutely addictive with lamb chops, salmon, chicken, potatoes, and is one of those sauces that makes anything better!Β  The Non-Traditional Difference: Egg White Toum is traditionally made with four […]

Grilled Lamb Chops

By: Judy
17 September 2026 at 07:54
Grilled Lamb Chops recipeConsider this your new go-to marinade for grilled lamb chops. While our choice of spices borrows from Sichuan and Northern Chinese flavors, they have a chameleon-like quality and don’t read β€œChinese” at all. They just season the lamb so well, and go with a wide variety of other flavors and side dishes!Β  Pure UmamiΒ  If […]

tomato risotto with frizzled red onions

By: deb
16 September 2026 at 17:28

If you’re one of those people who gets irritated by the specter of pumpkin spice β€” or, gasp, Halloween decor β€” on an 85-degree week in September; if you understand that there are what will feel like infinite months left to spend shivering and longing for stew, and there’s no reason to beckon them any sooner; if you find yourself gritting out β€œbut there’s another week of summer!” at your screen when confronted with ads for wool coats and other things you simply refuse to acknowledge before you must, come sit down. You’re among friends.

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Steamed Chicken Legs with Sand Ginger

By: Bill
9 September 2026 at 08:09
Steamed Chicken Drumsticks with Sand GingerThese Steamed Chicken Legs are an easy-to-make comfort food. Marinated with shallots, garlic, fresh ginger, sand ginger powder, and chicken bouillon, the result is tender, perfectly silky chicken with a delicious aroma and concentrated chicken flavor.Β  Another reason to try this recipe? Chicken drumsticks or leg quarters are by far the most affordable cut of […]

Fried Eggplant, Chinese-Style

By: Bill
3 September 2026 at 09:29
Fried Eggplant recipe, Chinese-styleThis Fried Eggplant is dangerously easy to eat. Crispy sticks of eggplant are cooked til tender and seasoned with a universally loved savory blend of salt, white pepper, and five spice powder!Β  This recipe is best as one of multiple dishes in a meal, or as a delicious appetizer / finger food with an ice […]

Chinese Spinach Salad

By: Judy
26 August 2026 at 15:01
Chinese Spinach SaladThis Chinese Spinach Salad is a hearty and delicious way to enjoy lots of fresh spinach. Adding tofu skin and peanuts makes it extra tasty and nutrient-dense!Β  The Art of the Chinese β€œCold Dish”    Every year, I like to come up with one or two new β€œcold dishes” that can be served chilled or room […]

Steamed Lobster with Soy Garlic Butter

By: Bill
24 August 2026 at 09:22
Chinese Steamed Lobster with Soy Garlic ButterThis Chinese-style Steamed Lobster is cooked to perfection and finished with a garlic soy butter that brings out the very best in the sweet, tender meat. It’s a seafood treat that has the best of both worldsβ€”the simplicity of steamed lobster and butter, with Chinese flavors!Β  A Lobster Recipe Bridging East and West There’s something […]

Milk Pudding

By: Judy
21 August 2026 at 08:22
Chinese milk puddingThis Chinese milk pudding is light and creamy. You may recognize it from dim sum restaurants. They’re chilled cubes of milk pudding coated in coconut that are the perfect little sweet treat! A Lightly Sweet Chinese Dessert I’m always looking for desserts that aren’t too sweet, and this Chinese milk pudding coated in coconut flakes […]

Scrambled Eggs with Shiso

By: Judy
16 August 2026 at 08:08
Scrambled Eggs with ShisoScrambled Eggs with Shiso is my new favorite egg stir-fry. Aromatic shiso leaves, also known as perilla leaves, are sliced up and quickly scrambled with tender fluffy eggs for a tasty egg dish you feel good about eating.Β  (It’s even taken the lead over our family’s go-to Chinese Chive and Egg Stir-Fry, which says a […]

Zucchini with Garlic Sauce

By: Bill
2 August 2026 at 09:20
Zucchini with Garlic SauceAdd this Zucchini with Garlic Sauce to your rotation when you have more zucchini or yellow squash than you know what to do with! Ground pork, plenty of garlic and scallions, and just a little heat from dried red chilies makes this a new summertime favorite at our house. For Anyone Who Loves Eggplant with […]

Cucumber Tomato Salad with Mint

29 July 2026 at 09:57
Cucumber Tomato Salad with MintThis is my perfect Cucumber Tomato Salad, with just enough mint to bring out the essence of the cucumbers and grape tomatoes. It’s refreshing and pairs beautifully with all kinds of summer favorites, from grilled meat to seafood!Β  A Simple Salad to Repeat All Summer LongΒ  When summer comes, I’m always ready to embrace all […]
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