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Fennel and Orange Salad
Posted:View Post: Fennel and Orange SaladThis 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…
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Fried Milk (炸鲜奶)
Posted:View Post: Fried Milk (炸鲜奶)Fried milk (炸鲜奶) 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…
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Kaitlin’s Most Excellent Spaghetti Bolognese
Posted:View Post: Kaitlin’s Most Excellent Spaghetti BologneseI have tested and tweaked this Spaghetti Bolognese over the last 3 years. It’s richly meaty with a mixture of beef and pork, with layers and layers of flavor. It’s become my personal Sunday sauce—my “I need to feed people…
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Sheet Pan Red Curry Chicken
Posted:View Post: Sheet Pan Red Curry 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……
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Pineapple Chicken
Posted:View Post: Pineapple ChickenPineapple Chicken is a little bit sweet, a little bit spicy, and full of tender velveted chicken and juicy pineapple chunks. Why Does Pineapple Feature in Chinese American Recipes? This Pineapple Chicken is a retro Chinese American stir-fry dish that,…
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Beef with Garlic Sauce
Posted:View Post: Beef with Garlic SauceBeef with Garlic Sauce is a savory, garlicky, saucy stir-fry that hits all the best notes of Chinese-American takeout. Tender beef, crisp vegetables, and a glossy brown sauce with just enough tang and a hit of garlic, it’s a one-pan…
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Disco Fries (with Our Family Gravy Recipe!)
Posted:View Post: Disco Fries (with Our Family Gravy Recipe!)Our 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! A New Jersey Dinner Staple For…
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Scallion Pepper Stir-Fry (葱炒辣椒)
Posted:View Post: Scallion Pepper Stir-Fry (葱炒辣椒)A 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…
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Chinese Pork Stock
Posted:View Post: Chinese Pork StockThis basic, easy Chinese pork stock can be used as a base for many dishes, from wonton and noodle soups to braises and gravies! The key to a really clean and flavorful pork stock is a couple simple preparation steps.…
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Healthy Chicken Meatballs
Posted:View Post: Healthy Chicken MeatballsThese healthy Chicken Meatballs are delicious and fiber-rich. Plus, they’re versatile enough to meal prep and use in all sorts of ways throughout the week! Your New Favorite Chicken Meatball Recipe In the past, I’ve made a version of ground…
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Sesame Chicken
Posted:View Post: Sesame ChickenSesame chicken is one of the most popular dishes on the menu at any Chinese takeout restaurant or buffet. Deep-fried boneless chicken coated in a savory sweet sauce and topped with toasted sesame seeds? It’s a favorite here in America. …
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Toum Recipe (Lebanese Garlic Sauce)
Posted:View Post: Toum Recipe (Lebanese Garlic Sauce)We 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…
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Grilled Lamb Chops
Posted:View Post: Grilled Lamb ChopsConsider 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 “Chinese” at all. They just season the lamb so well,…
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Steamed Chicken Legs with Sand Ginger
Posted:View Post: Steamed Chicken Legs 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. Another reason to try…
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Back to School Recipes
Updated:View Post: Back to School RecipesWe’ve collected a bunch of back to school recipes, with tons of meal ideas to help you get into the swing of the school year hustle. Summer may be ending, but we hope you can find some ideas—from on-the-go breakfasts…
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Fried Eggplant, Chinese-Style
Posted:View Post: Fried Eggplant, 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! This recipe is best as one of multiple…
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Chinese Spinach Salad
Posted:View Post: 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! The Art of the Chinese “Cold Dish” Every year, I like to come…
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Steamed Lobster with Soy Garlic Butter
Posted:View Post: 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 worlds—the simplicity of steamed…
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