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Shallot Vinaigrette
Posted:View Post: Shallot VinaigretteThis Shallot Vinaigrette makes even the most basic pile of mixed greens out of the box taste wonderful. A liberal drizzle of this salad dressing feels like you’re sitting down at a nice restaurant, and it couldn’t be simpler to…
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Sesame Tofu
Posted:View Post: Sesame TofuThis Sesame Tofu is deliciously savory and has all the trappings of another takeout favorite, Sesame Chicken! The tofu is crusted in sesame seeds and pan-fried until crispy and golden, then tossed in a classic sweet sesame sauce! Our Perfected…
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Pork Belly Char Siu
Posted:View Post: Pork Belly Char SiuThere’s something special about Pork Belly Char Siu that goes above and beyond a traditional roast pork char siu. Super-tender and decadent, pork belly roasts up beautifully and just melts in your mouth! Serve it over a plate of steamed rice with…
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Red Bean Zongzi (红豆粽子)
Posted:View Post: Red Bean Zongzi (红豆粽子)These red bean zongzi are sticky rice dumplings full of molten glutinous rice dotted with tender red (adzuki) beans! Serve with a little maple syrup or honey for a truly special dessert or snack, especially around the Dragon Boat Festival! …
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Stir-Fried Spinach
Posted:View Post: Stir-Fried SpinachStir-fried Spinach is a popular choice of leafy green side when it comes to Chinese home cooking. It’s nutrient-dense and cooks quickly. Here’s how we do it! The Benefits of Cooked Spinach So much of spinach these days is consumed…
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Gluten-Free Scallion Pancakes
Posted:View Post: Gluten-Free Scallion PancakesThese Gluten Free Scallion Pancakes are a marvel: chewy, crispy, scallion-packed and absurdly fast to whip up. Instead of using gluten-free flour, which produces a dense, dry pancake, we make them with layers of Vietnamese rice paper—to gloriously chewy and…
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St. Paul Sandwich
Posted:View Post: St. Paul SandwichThe St. Paul Sandwich is a uniquely American creation, ironically originating in St. Louis, Missouri. It’s an Egg Foo Young patty sandwiched between white bread, with mayo, lettuce, tomato, and pickles, and it is glorious! We recently decided to put…
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Chive Egg Pockets
Posted:View Post: Chive Egg PocketsThese Chive Egg Pockets are everything a breakfast should be: crispy, golden, and impossibly satisfying. They’re the kind of comforting handheld meal you’d find sizzling on a griddle at a bustling Chinese street market—sweet, garlicky chives and rich egg tucked…
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Hot Dog Potato Salad
Posted:View Post: Hot Dog Potato SaladWe’ve been making this Hot Dog Potato Salad for years. It’s perfect for summer gatherings with family and friends when you need a satisfying and tasty side dish! This recipe is a great new way to savor hot dogs, particularly…
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Strawberry Bars
Posted:View Post: Strawberry BarsThese strawberry bars are incredibly simple to make, with just 6 ingredients. A crisp shortbread base holds strawberry jam and fresh strawberries, and the topping is a crumble made from the same shortbread dough! They’re so easy, not-too-sweet, and you’ll…
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Moo Shu Pork
Posted:View Post: 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…
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Moo Shu Pancakes (春饼)
Updated:View Post: Moo Shu Pancakes (春饼)Imagine a wrapper so thin it’s almost translucent, yet strong and chewy enough to cradle a mountain of savory filling — that’s the magic of fresh moo shu pancakes, or chūnbǐng (春饼). They are as easy as combining all-purpose flour,…
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Beef with Snow Peas
Posted:View Post: Beef with Snow PeasBeef 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…
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50 Memorial Day Recipes Beyond Burgers & Dogs
Updated:View Post: 50 Memorial Day Recipes Beyond Burgers & DogsMemorial 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…
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Lap Cheong Mei Fun
Posted:View Post: Lap Cheong Mei FunThis Lap Cheong Mei Fun is a deliciously simple way to enjoy mei fun, or thin rice vermicelli, with Chinese sausage and a bright variety of vegetables! We enjoyed a dish similar to this at a Chinese restaurant in Queens…
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Ayam Kecap, Indonesian Braised Chicken
Posted:View Post: Ayam Kecap, Indonesian Braised ChickenAyam kecap is a popular Indonesian chicken dish made with kecap manis — a sweet dark soy sauce — and a unique blend of spices including fresh ginger, garlic, shallots, makrut lime leaf, galangal, coriander, and clove. Although we have…
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23 Impressive Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas
Updated:View Post: 23 Impressive Mother’s Day Brunch IdeasMother’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…
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Our Go-To Granola Recipe
Posted:View Post: Our Go-To 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…
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