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Cold-Tossed Tofu (凉拌豆腐)
Posted:View Post: Cold-Tossed Tofu (凉拌豆腐)Here is another cold tofu recipe that’s easy enough to make any day of the week. It’s called a 凉拌豆腐 (liángbàn dòufu) dish, which means “cold-tossed tofu.” No cooking required, and so much flavor for a tofu dish. It will…
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Pork and Dill Dumplings
Posted:View Post: Pork and Dill DumplingsThese pork and dill dumplings have a very unique herbal and aromatic flavor. We first tried dill dumplings at a Chinese restaurant in Toronto, and we were so surprised to see this familiar herb that’s rarely seen in Chinese cooking…
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Coconut Chia Pudding with Grass Jelly
Posted:View Post: Coconut Chia Pudding with Grass JellyIn the summer, we love desserts that taste great, but don’t require you to turn on the oven or stove. This Coconut Chia Pudding with Grass Jelly is just that—a refreshing, lightly sweet summer dessert that’s simple to make and…
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Cantonese Braised Ribs with Bitter Melon (凉瓜焖排骨)
Posted:View Post: Cantonese Braised Ribs with Bitter Melon (凉瓜焖排骨)Cantonese Braised Ribs with Bitter Melon is a classic Cantonese dish, and another one to add to our collection of bitter melon recipes. What Is Bitter Melon? Bitter melon, sometimes called bitter gourd, belongs to the same plant family (cucurbits)…
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Chinese Food for Babies and Toddlers
Posted:View Post: Chinese Food for Babies and ToddlersIn this article, I’m going to talk about preparing Chinese food for babies and toddlers! After posting articles about starting solids and weekly meal planning, it’s time to address this topic in more of a Woks of Life context. While…
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Zucchini Salad, Chinese-Style
Posted:View Post: Zucchini Salad, Chinese-StyleThis Chinese-style Zucchini Salad is a no-cook recipe and great way to enjoy summer zucchini! If you’re tired of the same old zucchini bread, zoodles, and grilled zucchini, try this recipe for something different—and tasty! Enjoying Zucchini Raw Zucchini is…
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Lobster with Lobster Sauce
Posted:View Post: Lobster with Lobster SauceThis lobster with lobster sauce recipe takes that beloved Chinese American takeout classic, Shrimp with Lobster Sauce, and makes good on its name—with actual chunks of sweet lobster! If lobster is on sale at your local market or you have…
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Mint Lemonade (Limonana)
Posted:View Post: Mint Lemonade (Limonana)This frozen mint lemonade is a refreshing summer beverage that I first had on vacation and later had to recreate at home! While I first had it in Central America, I later found out that it is a Middle Eastern…
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Salmon Fried Rice
Posted:View Post: Salmon Fried RiceThis salmon fried rice stretches one salmon fillet into a one-pot dinner for three to four people! It covers all the food groups—starch, vegetable, healthy protein, and aromatics in one very satisfying dish. Fish Fried Rice? Using fish in fried…
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Lemon Iced Tea
Updated:View Post: Lemon Iced TeaThis lemon iced tea is the perfect, refreshing beverage for a party, outdoor event, or just to keep in the fridge! It’s lightly sweetened (but not too sweet). And it has great lemon flavor that’s balanced by an extra ingredient—the…
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Chinese Tofu and Eggs
Posted:View Post: Chinese Tofu and EggsIn this recipe for tofu and eggs, soft or firm tofu gets pan-fried, covered in egg, and then simmered in a delicious sauce for a protein-packed, vegetarian-friendly, and surprisingly satisfying meal! A Simpler Version of a More Well-Known Dish This…
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Trout with Soy Garlic Butter
Posted:View Post: Trout with Soy Garlic ButterLearn how to cook trout quickly and easily in a frying pan, with a delicious, rich sauce of garlic, butter, and soy sauce. All the flavors meld together in this exceptionally tasty trout recipe! Cooking Different Types of Trout Figuring…
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Beef with Pickled Peppers
Posted:View Post: Beef with Pickled PeppersStir-fried beef with pickled peppers is a dish you might see at a very legit Hunan restaurant. We had one such restaurant, who pickled their own peppers for their version of the dish. We wondered if we could recreate it…with…
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What I Fed My Toddler This Week – 7-Day Meal Plan
Posted:View Post: What I Fed My Toddler This Week – 7-Day Meal PlanWhat do you do when you’re making that transition from baby to toddler, and now you have to figure out how to prepare 3 meals a day plus a snack on top of juggling everything else you’ve got to do? Enter…
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Little Crispy Pork (Xiaosurou – 小酥肉)
Posted:View Post: Little Crispy Pork (Xiaosurou – 小酥肉)Little Crispy Pork, or xiǎo sū ròu (小酥肉), is a Sichuan dish of small strips of battered and fried boneless pork, seasoned with toasted Sichuan peppercorn. While you may not see it outside of China, it’s a delicious meal that…
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2025 Spring Farm/Garden Update!
Posted:View Post: 2025 Spring Farm/Garden Update!Hi everyone, if you’ve been following the evolution of our “working mini farm,” as we call it, since we moved in during the fall of 2021, then you may have noticed that it’s been a while since we’ve posted an…
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Ginger Beef
Posted:View Post: Ginger BeefThis ginger beef recipe, with crispy coated beef, a gingery, lightly sweet sauce, and caramelized ginger is a delicious restaurant-style meal that will make you wonder how you pulled it off in your own kitchen! Easy to make and impressive,…
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Garlic Fried Rice
Posted:View Post: Garlic Fried RiceThis Garlic Fried Rice is a delicious, easy side that’s made with a whole head of garlic and just the right amount of soy sauce. It’s extremely simple, with only a few pantry ingredients, and quick to make! Extra Garlicky…
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