Dinner

Various food ideas to help you get a delicious and healthy meal on your Dinner table!

Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles 四川担担面

Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles (担担面) is a popular, traditional, and symbolic dish from Sichuan. From among hundreds of delicious noodle dish varieties, the Chinese Restaurant Association proclaimed Dan Dan Noodles to the list of “Top 10 Chinese Famous Noodles.” I love firm, long, substantial noodles [read more…]

Mazu’s Sweet and Sour Fish Fillet

My name Haini means Daughter of the Sea. As a child I loved to eat Sweet and Sour Fish Fillet (酸甜鱼/糖醋鱼) while my parents told me the story of Mazu, the Goddess of the Sea in the mythology of Southern China. To honor those ideas, [read more…]

Sichuan Braised Eggplant with Minced Pork

Sichuan Braised Eggplant with Minced Pork

Sichuan Braised Eggplant with Minced Pork (鱼香茄子) is a highly popular dish in China. It is one of the must-order dishes in Chinese restaurants worldwide. The ingredients are ultra-simple, wonderfully healthy and delicious, and super easy to make at home. I especially love the rich [read more…]

Chinese Sichuan Spicy Popcorn Chicken (辣子鸡丁)

Sichuan Spicy Popcorn Chicken is moist, flavorful, and delicious. It combines a rich and juicy taste as well as a sweet and spicy flavors that make Sichuan food world famous. I heartily recommend this classic and classy dish. You can enjoy this Sichuan Spicy Popcorn [read more…]

Sichuan Chili Shrimp with Korean Rice Cakes

Sichuan Chili Shrimp with Korean Rice Cakes

I love Sichuan food and I’m a big fan of Shrimp. Sichuan Chili Shrimp is another popular and famous dish across China. You might also happen to try it in Chinese restaurants in other parts of the world. This Sichuan Chili Shrimp recipe is easy [read more…]

Cantonese Style Wonton Noodle Soup 广式云吞面

Cantonese Style Wonton Noodle Soup 广式云吞面

While growing up, one of my favorite Cantonese foods was Wonton Noodle Soup. I happily remember how I used to stop by the nearby Wonton Noodle Restaurant for lunch whenever I could after high school. That was the best Wonton Noodle Soup I have ever [read more…]

Festive Chinese Chicken Dumplings

Festive Chinese Chicken Dumplings

To celebrate the 2020 Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival and the Chinese National Day, I created this Festive Chinese Chicken Dumplings as the symbol of family gatherings and love. In China, dumplings are big family meals. We gather to prepare the food, making the dumplings and fillings. [read more…]

Yummy Steak Pizza Light

Yummy Steak Pizza Light

Steak on pizza? It just sounds fabulous to me. If you love steak and you also love pizza, this Yummy Steak Pizza Light recipe is perfect for you. I know, I know. Eating a big steak these days can fill us with guilt that eating [read more…]

Thai Shrimp and Pineapple Fried Rice

Thai Shrimp and Pineapple Fried Rice

I just love this Thai Shrimp and Pineapple Fried Rice served in a pineapple boat. The colorful appearance and various flavors collide in a highly pleasing way to fill my eyes and satisfy my appetite! The look is beautiful and reminiscent of exotic romantic adventures [read more…]

Fiery Asian Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti

Fiery Asian Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti

I love fiery shrimp scampi with noodles. If you do too, you will surely love this Asian Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti — which is a real fusion favorite! It is easy to prepare and delightful to eat. This dish is tangy and has a clear East [read more…]