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Shepherd’s Purse Tofu Soup
Updated:View Post: Shepherd’s Purse Tofu SoupShepherd’s Purse Tofu Soup is a very well-known and popular soup in Shanghai. This special vegetable is wonderfully fragrant, with a unique flavor that you may know well from our Pork and Shepherd’s Purse (Ji Cai) Dumplings. You might also…
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Chinese Sausage Fried Rice (Lop Cheung Chow Fan): A 20-Minute Recipe
Updated:View Post: Chinese Sausage Fried Rice (Lop Cheung Chow Fan): A 20-Minute RecipeChinese Sausage Fried Rice or lop cheung chow fan is a quick and easy fried rice recipe that’s perfect for a weeknight meal. I remember this Chinese sausage fried rice was one go-to recipe that my sisters and I used…
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Sukiyaki: A Japanese One Pot Meal
Updated:View Post: Sukiyaki: A Japanese One Pot MealSukiyaki is a Japanese dish served in the nabemono style, or as multiple ingredients boiling in a pot. It’s a delicious, cozy meal you cook and enjoy right at the dining table! Discovering Sukiyaki The first time I had Sukiyaki,…
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Easy Stir Fried Cabbage with Glass Noodles
Updated:View Post: Easy Stir Fried Cabbage with Glass Noodles“More vegetarian/vegan recipes, please!” is a request that we get often on our social media feeds. Today, we’re adding this Easy Stir Fried Cabbage with Glass Noodles to our extensive vegetarian/vegan recipe collection. This is one of those dishes that…
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22 Recipes to Pull Off an Asian American Thanksgiving
Updated:View Post: 22 Recipes to Pull Off an Asian American ThanksgivingAs foodies, Thanksgiving is obviously one of our all-time favorite holidays. Thankfully, America has no shortage of holidays dedicated almost purely to eating (Lookin’ at you, July 4), but this perfect day dedicated to our wonderful, would-be national bird definitely…
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Honey Glazed Cantonese Turkey
Updated:View Post: Honey Glazed Cantonese TurkeyCantonese people have been expertly roasting poultry of all kinds for thousands of years: duck, chicken, pigeon, the list goes on. So why not add a Thanksgiving Honey Glazed Cantonese Turkey to the list? A Non-Traditional Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe Our…
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Classic Stuffed Mushrooms
Updated:View Post: Classic Stuffed MushroomsWhen it comes to stuffed mushrooms, the classic version is easiest to make, and in my opinion, it’s the most delicious! This stuffed mushroom recipe features a simple filling of buttery seasoned breadcrumbs and a touch of cheese, for an…
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The Bay of Fundy and Driving the Cabot Trail
Updated:View Post: The Bay of Fundy and Driving the Cabot TrailPart 2 of our trip through Canada! If you’re just catching up, we last shared some of the sights, sounds, and tastes from Prince Edward Island, which you can read more about here. In the past, we had heard about…
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Scones
Updated:View Post: Peanut Butter and Jelly SconesPeanut butter and jelly really need no introduction, but what about Peanut Butter and Jelly Scones? Hopefully, now I have your attention. Let me explain… A Classic Combo Peanut butter and jelly make for an enduring combo that never fails…
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Beef and Mushroom Stir-Fry Rice Plate
Updated:View Post: Beef and Mushroom Stir-Fry Rice PlateBeef and Mushroom Stir Fry is a quick and easy dish that will have you thinking of your mom’s cooking, or your favorite Chinese restaurant’s effortless rice plate lunch. Some Brief Nostalgia I remember we used to make this dish…
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Thai Chicken Salad with Red Curry Butternut Squash
Updated:View Post: Thai Chicken Salad with Red Curry Butternut SquashThis Thai Chicken Salad with Red Curry Butternut Squash is a hearty, yet lighter meal for fall days. Complex Flavors in a Simple Salad This Thai chicken salad is full of complex flavor, but it’s also really easy to put…
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Starting a Food Blog or Website: Step By Step
Updated:View Post: Starting a Food Blog or Website: Step By StepHey Woks of Life readers! Today, we’re going to talk about a topic we’ve never really addressed here on the blog, and that is, how to start a food blog, or really how to start a website in general. June…
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Steamed Tilapia: Hunan-Style Whole Fish
Updated:View Post: Steamed Tilapia: Hunan-Style Whole FishHunan-Style Steamed Tilapia with Duo Jiao and Tofu is a classic whole fish dish from the Hunan province of China. This impressive dish is made with a fresh whole tilapia on a bed of silken tofu, topped with plenty of…
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Shanghai-Style Red Vegetable Soup (罗宋汤 – Luo Song Tang)
Updated:View Post: Shanghai-Style Red Vegetable Soup (罗宋汤 – Luo Song Tang)Every time I make Shanghai-Style Red Vegetable Soup (罗宋汤, luo song tang), images of well-dressed men and women dining in European-style cafes flash in my mind––scenes from many movies and TV shows about the old Shanghai. These fancy folks were…
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Saucy Beef Chow Ho Fun Noodles
Updated:View Post: Saucy Beef Chow Ho Fun NoodlesSaucy Beef Chow Ho Fun Noodles or “sup chow ngau ho” is for the sauce lovers out there and a nice change from the classic “dry fried” beef chow ho fun, or “gon chow ngau ho.” Dry vs. Saucy Chow…
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Easy Pork Belly & Mushroom Rice Bowl
Updated:View Post: Easy Pork Belly & Mushroom Rice BowlLet me start by saying that I’m pretty certain this Easy Pork Belly Mushroom Rice Bowl will quickly be becoming a go-to crowd pleaser. If you grew up in an Asian household, you’ve probably eaten something at least vaguely similar…
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Chinese Pineapple Buns with Roast Pork Filling
Updated:View Post: Chinese Pineapple Buns with Roast Pork FillingThese Chinese Pineapple Buns with Roast Pork Filling are a mashup of two Chinese bakery favorites: the char siu roast pork bun, and the crispy-topped, golden yellow “pineapple” bun. Their powers combined create a magical pastry concoction that aren’t long…
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Prince Edward Island Canada: Red Cliffs and Potatoes
Updated:View Post: Prince Edward Island Canada: Red Cliffs and PotatoesEven after reading about “PEI” online, we weren’t sure what to expect on our visit to Prince Edward Island. Before this trip, I only knew about PEI for their famous mussels. (If you were wondering, we do have a recipe…
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