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Old-Style Shanghai Bread
Updated:View Post: Old-Style Shanghai BreadThe lightly sweet taste and fluffy texture of this Old-Style Shanghai Bread is so similar to our famous Milk Bread that even I have trouble telling them apart. However, the particular beauty of this recipe is that it can be…
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Roasted Chickpeas: A Versatile Recipe for Soups, Salads, & Pastas
Updated:View Post: Roasted Chickpeas: A Versatile Recipe for Soups, Salads, & PastasI think I’m late to the party that is roasted chickpeas, but I recently discovered the many wonders that the simple combination of roasted chickpeas and capers can achieve for quick, but hearty weeknight dinners. A Satisfying Vegetarian Heavy-lifter These…
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Our Most Popular Recipes of 2018
Updated:View Post: Our Most Popular Recipes of 2018After 5 years of cooking, testing soy sauce ratios, re-seasoning, adjusting beef cooking times and cuts, arguing over chopstick placement, and figuring out that under no circumstances can we ever post a sesame ball recipe (let’s just say that everyone…
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Newfoundland “The Rock” Canada: Cliffside Views & Hikes
Updated:View Post: Newfoundland “The Rock” Canada: Cliffside Views & HikesWhat is Newfoundland? Well, it’s an island. It’s home to the eastern-most part of North America. It’s nicknamed “The Rock,” but it’s actually pronounced “Newfundland” (let the record show that it came before Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson). It’s part of a…
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Suan Ni Bai Rou (Sliced Pork with Garlic Sauce)
Updated:View Post: Suan Ni Bai Rou (Sliced Pork with Garlic Sauce)Don’t be fooled by the fancy look of this Suan Ni Bai Rou, or Sliced Pork with Garlic Sauce (蒜泥白肉) and think that it’s complicated. Although this is a restaurant quality dish, Suan Ni Bai Rou is actually very easy…
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Chinese Almond Cookies
Updated:View Post: Chinese Almond CookiesThis is our new and improved recipe for classic Chinese almond cookies! This traditional almond cookie recipe yields lightly sweet cookies with that signature crunchy, crumbly texture and almond flavor you’ve been looking for. A Need for Recipe Re-Testing Some…
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Ma’s Spanish Chicken Stew
Updated:View Post: Ma’s Spanish Chicken StewSpanish Chicken Stew is a hearty and comforting dish that we grew up eating all the time. Served on a bed of white rice, the sauce soaks right in, and a few dashes of hot sauce complement the richness of…
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Judy’s Homemade Brioche Recipe
Updated:View Post: Judy’s Homemade Brioche RecipeMaking brioche is one of those things that you probably just want to leave to the professionals. But after having successfully made Milk Bread, Whole Wheat Bread, Multigrain Bread, and English Muffins (three kinds––also see Multigrain English Muffins & Pumpkin English…
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Shepherd’s Purse Tofu Soup
Updated:View Post: Shepherd’s Purse Tofu SoupShepherd’s Purse Tofu Soup is a very well-known and popular soup in Shanghai. This special vegetable is wonderfully fragrant, with a unique flavor that you may know well from our Pork and Shepherd’s Purse (Ji Cai) Dumplings. You might also…
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Chinese Sausage Fried Rice (Lop Cheung Chow Fan): A 20-Minute Recipe
Updated:View Post: Chinese Sausage Fried Rice (Lop Cheung Chow Fan): A 20-Minute RecipeChinese Sausage Fried Rice or lop cheung chow fan is a quick and easy fried rice recipe that’s perfect for a weeknight meal. I remember this Chinese sausage fried rice was one go-to recipe that my sisters and I used…
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Sukiyaki: A Japanese One Pot Meal
Updated:View Post: Sukiyaki: A Japanese One Pot MealSukiyaki is a Japanese dish served in the nabemono style, or as multiple ingredients boiling in a pot. It’s a delicious, cozy meal you cook and enjoy right at the dining table! Discovering Sukiyaki The first time I had Sukiyaki,…
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Easy Stir Fried Cabbage with Glass Noodles
Updated:View Post: Easy Stir Fried Cabbage with Glass Noodles“More vegetarian/vegan recipes, please!” is a request that we get often on our social media feeds. Today, we’re adding this Easy Stir Fried Cabbage with Glass Noodles to our extensive vegetarian/vegan recipe collection. This is one of those dishes that…
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22 Recipes to Pull Off an Asian American Thanksgiving
Updated:View Post: 22 Recipes to Pull Off an Asian American ThanksgivingAs foodies, Thanksgiving is obviously one of our all-time favorite holidays. Thankfully, America has no shortage of holidays dedicated almost purely to eating (Lookin’ at you, July 4), but this perfect day dedicated to our wonderful, would-be national bird definitely…
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Honey Glazed Cantonese Turkey
Updated:View Post: Honey Glazed Cantonese TurkeyCantonese people have been expertly roasting poultry of all kinds for thousands of years: duck, chicken, pigeon, the list goes on. So why not add a Thanksgiving Honey Glazed Cantonese Turkey to the list? A Non-Traditional Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe Our…
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Classic Stuffed Mushrooms
Updated:View Post: Classic Stuffed MushroomsWhen it comes to stuffed mushrooms, the classic version is easiest to make, and in my opinion, it’s the most delicious! This stuffed mushroom recipe features a simple filling of buttery seasoned breadcrumbs and a touch of cheese, for an…
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The Bay of Fundy and Driving the Cabot Trail
Updated:View Post: The Bay of Fundy and Driving the Cabot TrailPart 2 of our trip through Canada! If you’re just catching up, we last shared some of the sights, sounds, and tastes from Prince Edward Island, which you can read more about here. In the past, we had heard about…
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Scones
Updated:View Post: Peanut Butter and Jelly SconesPeanut butter and jelly really need no introduction, but what about Peanut Butter and Jelly Scones? Hopefully, now I have your attention. Let me explain… A Classic Combo Peanut butter and jelly make for an enduring combo that never fails…
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Beef and Mushroom Stir-Fry Rice Plate
Updated:View Post: Beef and Mushroom Stir-Fry Rice PlateBeef and Mushroom Stir Fry is a quick and easy dish that will have you thinking of your mom’s cooking, or your favorite Chinese restaurant’s effortless rice plate lunch. Some Brief Nostalgia I remember we used to make this dish…
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