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General Tso’s Cauliflower
Posted:View Post: General Tso’s CauliflowerGeneral Tso’s Cauliflower is a delicious alternative to classic Chinese takeout General Tso’s Chicken. It’s crispy, super tasty, vegetarian and vegan, and you might just like this recipe more than the chicken version! Cauliflower: A Great Vegetarian Stand-In We were…
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Just Kale Pesto Pasta
Updated:View Post: Just Kale Pesto PastaThis Kale Pesto Pasta is made with just kale. Without the basil, I find it’s a more cost-effective way to make pesto. It’s also one that you can enjoy all year round, when basil isn’t as plentiful in the supermarket…
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Our Best Grilled Chicken Breast Recipe
Posted:View Post: Our Best Grilled Chicken Breast RecipeGrilled chicken breast is a go-to for summertime grilling, all-year-round meal prep for salads or sandwiches, and even entertaining, as it’s always a crowd-pleaser. This is our family’s best grilled chicken recipe. While it’s not a Chinese recipe, we take…
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Mongolian Chicken
Updated:View Post: Mongolian ChickenIf you’re a fan of our famous Mongolian Beef recipe, it’s time to add this Mongolian Chicken to your repertoire as well! Crispy chicken pieces in a lightly sweet, savory sauce? What’s not to like? With a bowl of white…
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Cantonese Shrimp and Eggs (滑蛋蝦仁)
Posted:View Post: Cantonese Shrimp and Eggs (滑蛋蝦仁)Cantonese Shrimp and Eggs (滑蛋蝦仁) is a classic dish that transforms scrambled eggs into an epic dinnertime experience. The trick is the simple addition of a cornstarch slurry, which makes the eggs extra tender and silky! When you make this…
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Soft Hamburger Buns
Updated:View Post: Soft Hamburger BunsThis hamburger bun recipe is super easy to make with regular pantry ingredients, and the result is a SOFT roll that stays soft! All you need is milk, an egg, a little sugar, all-purpose flour, yeast, and salt. Sesame seeds…
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Thai Basil Noodles
Posted:View Post: Thai Basil NoodlesThis recipe for Thai Basil Noodles doesn’t skimp on the basil! It’s full of flavor, and you can customize it to add your favorite protein, whether it’s chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp. If you’ve found yourself breaking the bank on…
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Yum Yum Sauce Recipe
Posted:View Post: Yum Yum Sauce RecipeYum Yum Sauce is another chapter in the love affair between mayonnaise and ketchup. First there was Thousand Island Dressing, various “special” sauces claimed by burger chains galore, and then…there was Yum Yum Sauce. A touch of melted butter, rice…
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Red Braised Pulled Pork
Posted:View Post: Red Braised Pulled PorkThis red-braised pulled pork has all the delicious flavor of a traditional Chinese red braised or hóngshāo pork belly, but it’s much easier to make. Here, we’re using accessible pork shoulder or pork butt rather than pork belly, and braise…
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Scallion Pancake Dipping Sauce (One Spicy, One Sweet)
Posted:View Post: Scallion Pancake Dipping Sauce (One Spicy, One Sweet)Today we’re sharing two recipes for a scallion pancake dipping sauce. One is spicy and tangy, and one is simple and sweet. While in China, scallion pancakes are not normally served with dipping sauces, we’ve gotten many requests over the…
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Zongzi Recipes for the Dragon Boat Festival!
Updated:View Post: Zongzi Recipes for the Dragon Boat Festival!The Dragon Boat Festival is coming up. That means it’s time to make Zongzi, or sticky rice dumplings! Luckily, we have a few zongzi recipes you can try, including savory and sweet. We also have a lazy version for those…
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What to Do with Broccoli Stems
Updated:View Post: What to Do with Broccoli StemsAre you trying to figure out what to do with broccoli stems after trimming them off your bunches of broccoli? We have tons of ideas to help you make sure those stems don’t go to waste, while also making them…
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Steamed Chicken with Mushrooms & Dried Lily Flowers
Updated:View Post: Steamed Chicken with Mushrooms & Dried Lily FlowersWe have posted a lot of childhood dishes here on The Woks of Life, but this Chinese Steamed Chicken recipe with mushrooms & dried lily flowers is one of the most memorable dishes my mother used to make for my…
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Broccoli Stem Stir-fry
Updated:View Post: Broccoli Stem Stir-fryIf you’re throwing away your broccoli stems, know that there is a better way! This stir-fried broccoli stem recipe will make you and/or your family actually enjoy eating them. In fact, they may even wonder what new vegetable you made…
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Spaghetti Squash Salad with Scallion Oil
Updated:View Post: Spaghetti Squash Salad with Scallion OilThis Spaghetti Squash Salad with Scallion Oil can serve as an appetizer or a unique side dish. Serve it cold or at room temperature. It goes well with a Chinese spread or even a weeknight piece of chicken and side…
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String Bean Chicken
Updated:View Post: String Bean ChickenThis 20-Minute stir-fried String Bean Chicken recipe is another weeknight staple from me, The Woks of Life’s resident lazy weeknight cook. If you’re looking for a simple one-pan meal with your vegetable and protein covered, this is the recipe for…
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40 Unique Memorial Day Recipes
Posted:View Post: 40 Unique Memorial Day RecipesMemorial 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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A Choy with Garlic & Oyster Sauce
Posted:View Post: A Choy with Garlic & Oyster SauceThis easy A Choy (also called AA choy or you mai cai) with Garlic and Oyster Sauce is another vegetable recipe you can add to your regular rotation. The AA choy cooks up quickly, and the combination of garlic and…
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