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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…]

“Little Miracle” Panda Mini Cheesecake (No-Bake)

“Little Miracle” Panda Mini Cheesecake (No-Bake)

Three months ago, I created a Panda Chocolate Caramel Tart to honor the birth of a Panda cub at the Smithsonian Zoo in Washington, D.C. Two weeks ago, this Panda was officially named “Xiao Qiji,” which means “Little Miracle” in English. All Pandas are miraculous [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…]

Holiday Easy Tiramisu Cheesecake (No-Bake)

With the Holiday season fast approaching, I have created this lovely Tiramisu Cheesecake to provide some cheer! I have fused two of my favorite desserts into one – Tiramisu and Cheesecake – what a wonderful combination! This dessert has a nice Coffee flavor with a [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…]

Tangy Key Lime Meringue Pie

Key Lime Pie is famously zippy, tangy, tart! It is the best pie in the world, my number one must-have dessert! So creamy too, with a sweetness wrapped by a fabulous cracker crust on the bottom and a seriously beautiful scorched meringue on top. The [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…]

Chinese Red Bean Paste Sesame Balls 红豆馅芝麻球

Have you ever wondered about Chinese desserts? They are less sweet and more blended and balanced than many western desserts. I especially like the artistic nature and chewable texture of the treasure-laden golden sesame seed finger balls. Red Bean Paste Sesame Balls are popular as [read more…]