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Sichuan Kung Pao Shrimp 宫保虾仁

Sichuan Kung Pao Shrimp 宫保虾仁

Kung Pao Shrimp is another classic Sichuan cuisine. As the name indicates and as you might have guessed, Kung Pao Shrimp comes from a world-popular dish – Kung Pao Chicken! The cooking method is similar, but the taste and the texture is a different experience. [read more…]

Garlic Butter Spaghetti with Red Chili Oil

This Garlic Butter Spaghetti with Red Chili Oil is an elegant fusion of texture and flavors. The chewy-yet-tender (al-dente) texture and the spicy-garlic-butter flavors create a sensational combo that everyone can enjoy! If you have followed my recipes, you know that I am a big [read more…]

Chinese Sichuan Spicy Boiled Fish 四川水煮鱼

In Chinese Sichuan restaurants worldwide, this Spicy Boiled Fish is one of the most recommended menu dishes by the chef. Chefs know that the entrèe is a real favorite and big seller! This dish is usually served during Chinese Spring Festivals or other big holidays. [read more…]

Bacon and Egg Udon Noodles

This Bacon and Egg Udon Noodles might be one of the best fusion noodle recipes that you would have ever tasted. The spicy, savory, and sweet flavors will make your mouth water and increase your appetite for “just one more bite!” Okay, two more!! I [read more…]

The Best Chinese Shrimp Dumplings (虾饺)

The Best Chinese Shrimp Dumplings (虾饺)

Dumplings are a Chinese specialty and while there are hundreds of different combinations, Shrimp Dumplings are my favorite. During Chinese holidays and festivals, we like to make dumplings at home instead of buying the pre-made ones from the grocery store. Home-made dumplings are definitely the [read more…]

Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings

These Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings are finger-licking delicious! Like the best potato chips, once you start eating you will want another and another! Salt and Pepper are essential seasonings and the combo in recipes appeal to almost all humans everywhere! Yes, we try to [read more…]

Beef Broccoli Lo Mein

Beef Broccoli Lo Mein

Lo Mein (“tossed noodles”) is one of the most popular take-out dishes in Chinese restaurants worldwide. Perhaps many of you have enjoyed it? I think so! My recipe for Beef Broccoli Lo Mein combines the tasty Beef Lo Mein with another top favorite, Beef Broccoli! [read more…]

Sichuan Spicy Boiled Chicken 四川水煮鸡片

During the important family gatherings in China during Spring Festival, chicken dishes have a prominent place at the many mealtimes. My parents always delivered a Cantonese-style plateful of goodies and I always make it too! This year I will also create a Sichuan Spicy Boiled [read more…]

Dim Sum Shumai – A Classic Cantonese Steamed Dumpling

Dim Sum Shumai – A Classic Cantonese Steamed Dumpling

Dim Sum Shumai is one of my favorite Cantonese cuisines! Similar to Thanksgiving gatherings in the US, the Chinese Spring Festival celebrates family. This is a “must” reunion for all daughters and sons to return to mother and father and grandparents’ homes—if at all possible. [read more…]

Spicy German Pork Schnitzel

German Pork Schnitzel (schweineschnitzel) is definitely a meal to enjoy. A Schnitzel is a thin slice of meat seasoned and fried in a flour, egg, and breadcrumb coating. Many people use the term  “Schnitzel” to mean “Weiner Schnitzel”—which is a delicious veal schnitzel made famous [read more…]