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Szechuan Shrimp
Updated:View Post: Szechuan ShrimpSzechuan Shrimp is a classic Chinese restaurant dish. A spicy, tangy Szechuan (more accurately spelled, “Sichuan”) sauce packs a ton of strong flavors on top of tender baby shrimp. Szechuan Shrimp: Background I remember Szechuan Shrimp was a once popular…
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Stir-Fried Green Beans with Pork and Chinese Olive Vegetable
Updated:View Post: Stir-Fried Green Beans with Pork and Chinese Olive VegetableToday, I want to introduce you to a brand new dish, Stir-Fried Green Beans with Pork and Chinese Olive Vegetables. Let’s hopscotch over the rather novel fact that the green beans are chopped short and address the principal uniqueness of…
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Blueberry Pancakes: Bill’s Family Recipe
Updated:View Post: Blueberry Pancakes: Bill’s Family RecipeIt’s blueberry season, and we’re always looking for ways to eat seasonally, especially when it comes to summer fruit. Eating blueberries right out of the carton or straight off of a blueberry bush will never go out of style, but…
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Ginger Garlic Shrimp Fried Rice
Updated:View Post: Ginger Garlic Shrimp Fried RiceGinger Garlic Shrimp Fried Rice is one of those deliciously simple concoctions that’s perfect for when you’re at the bottom of your refrigerator, or you haven’t had time to run to the grocery store lately. With a few well-chosen pantry…
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10-Minute Broccoli Tofu Bowls
Updated:View Post: 10-Minute Broccoli Tofu BowlsThese broccoli tofu bowls are a vegetarian-friendly, satisfying recipe that takes just minutes to make. If you’re looking for a healthy weeknight dinner—for vegetarians and omnivores alike—that takes next to no time, this is it! When it comes to preparing…
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Stir-fried Eggplant, Potatoes & Peppers (Di San Xian)
Updated:View Post: Stir-fried Eggplant, Potatoes & Peppers (Di San Xian)Di San Xian (地三鲜) is a well-known dish consisting of stir-fried eggplant, potatoes, and peppers. The dish’s poetic name is roughly translated to “three earthly bounties.” This is a Northeastern Chinese (dōngběi – 东北) recipe that also has ties to Shandong cuisine.…
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Mung Bean Popsicles
Updated:View Post: Mung Bean PopsiclesEvery culture cooks with beans, but have you ever had them in a dessert? With these Mung Bean Popsicles, some of you will get very excited, but we’re betting that most of you will probably pass on this one. A Childhood Summer Dessert…
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Beef Tofu Stir Fry
Updated:View Post: Beef Tofu Stir FryBeef Tofu Stir Fry is one of those things on a Cantonese restaurant menu that is always calling out to me—usually when I’m stopping in a Chinatown takeout place for a quick lunch. Beef Tofu Stir Fry always seems to…
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Beer Batter Fish Fry w/ Potato Wedges & Tartar Sauce
Updated:View Post: Beer Batter Fish Fry w/ Potato Wedges & Tartar SauceOn our recent trip to the Adirondacks (if you’re catching up, read about our weekend Adirondacks getaway trip here), we were eager to take advantage of the start of bass season. My dad always likes to go early in the…
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Campfire Curry Ramen
Updated:View Post: Campfire Curry RamenThis campfire curry ramen is a bit of an heirloom recipe in The Woks of Life family. Originally conceived during a camping trip (which we paid homage to in these photos), you don’t have to be in the great outdoors…
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A Weekend in the Adirondacks
Updated:View Post: A Weekend in the AdirondacksThe Adirondacks is one of those places that, in its own way, is kind of mystical. Something about the sunlight, the way the trees reflect in the lakes and ponds, and the way the woods and the mountains absorb sound all…
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Grilled Tandoori Chicken with Indian-Style Rice
Updated:View Post: Grilled Tandoori Chicken with Indian-Style RiceTandoori Chicken is a popular Indian dish, but many versions are bland or dry. Our grilled Tandoori chicken recipe is juicy and exploding with flavor! A Tough Recipe to Perfect Tandoori Chicken is a dish that I have had countless…
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Penne alla Rosé
Updated:View Post: Penne alla RoséThere’s something extremely invigorating about being a girl (Woman? Lady? Gal? I’ll spare you all my existential quarter-life crisis) and completely embracing PINK. The bar is one such place where so-called “cool” decision making is put under a microscope. Are…
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Chinese Boiled Shrimp with Ginger Scallion Dipping Sauce
Updated:View Post: Chinese Boiled Shrimp with Ginger Scallion Dipping SauceAs the summer heat rises, this quick, crazy easy, and fabulous recipe, Boiled Shrimp with Ginger Scallion Dipping Sauce, will get you in and out of the kitchen quickly! Most people are familiar with boiled shrimp (with cocktail sauce or maybe…
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Seeking Love in Shanghai: The People’s Park Matchmaking Corner
Updated:View Post: Seeking Love in Shanghai: The People’s Park Matchmaking CornerI can’t remember when and how I came to know about the Matchmaking Corner (上海人民公园相亲角) in Shanghai’s People’s Park. This place came about ten years ago, when a few hobby matchmakers decided to meet, exchange photos, and set up dates…
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Green Goddess Salmon Burgers
Updated:View Post: Green Goddess Salmon BurgersWhen it comes to summer eating, a good cheeseburger can certainly hit the spot, but there comes a time when something a little bit lighter, greener, and more refreshing is in order. When beef isn’t doing it for you, these Salmon…
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Shanghai Scallion Pancakes
Updated:View Post: Shanghai Scallion PancakesShanghai scallion pancakes were one of our favorite breakfast street foods among the many choices we featured in our recent Shanghai Breakfast post. I’ve eaten many a scallion pancake in my life, but what Judy and I had in Shanghai…
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Lobster Rolls with Crispy Ginger & Scallions
Updated:View Post: Lobster Rolls with Crispy Ginger & ScallionsHappy summer, everyone! One of the things I love about summer is visiting the shore. Walking along the beach, fishing, and swimming are all at the top of my list of activities, but having great seafood always makes the experience…
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