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Tofu Bánh Mì
Posted:View Post: Tofu Bánh MìThis tofu bánh mì is a vegetarian version of the delicious Vietnamese sandwich, with so much flavor you won’t miss the meat! Whether you’re vegetarian or just looking for a reason to eat more bánh mì, this tofu version is…
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Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
Posted:View Post: Honey Mustard Dipping SauceThis Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce ended my search for the perfect honey mustard, and it may just do the same for you! It’s got the perfect look and viscosity, a strong mustardy flavor, creaminess, and just the right amount of…
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Our Go-To Guacamole
Posted:View Post: Our Go-To GuacamoleThis Guacamole recipe is balanced and refreshingly simple, and it always gets compliments from whomever tries it! Ripe avocados, onions, cilantro, lime, salt, and jalapeño are all you need. Our Go-To Guacamole Recipe Guacamole is one of those recipes that…
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Red Bean Popsicles
Posted:View Post: Red Bean PopsiclesRed Bean Popsicles are an all-time favorite Asian dessert during the summertime. This version is super creamy and sweet, and even better than the ones you remember from childhood. It almost tastes like a red bean ice cream! My grandson…
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Our Go-to Side Salad
Posted:View Post: Our Go-to Side SaladThis is my go to side salad that I make often, whether it’s for two people, four, six, or ten. A good side salad strikes a balance of ease and satisfaction, and this has become my old reliable for simple…
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Shiso Drink (Natural Pink Lemonade!)
Posted:View Post: Shiso Drink (Natural Pink Lemonade!)Today we have a recipe for a delicious shiso drink—a uniquely Asian pink lemonade to quench your thirst all summer long. It’s made with purple shiso (also known as perilla), an Asian herb that when combined with acidic lemon juice…
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Eggplant Stir-fry with Chicken
Posted:View Post: Eggplant Stir-fry with ChickenThis Eggplant Stir-fry with Chicken is in the Cantonese style—the flavor of the eggplant shines through with aromatic garlic, scallions, ginger, and juicy chicken. It’s a delicious one-pan meal and my new favorite way to enjoy Chinese eggplant. Do I…
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The Right Way to Wash Vegetables, According to a Chinese Mom
Posted:View Post: The Right Way to Wash Vegetables, According to a Chinese MomToday, I’m sharing how we wash our vegetables. Getting the most out of produce and making sure they’re as clean as possible is very important to me, as I’m sure it is for many of you! We break down how…
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6 Types of Soy Sauce Everyone Should Know
Posted:View Post: 6 Types of Soy Sauce Everyone Should KnowIf you’ve spent any time cooking from this blog, you’ve probably noticed that in some of our recipes, we call for a couple different types of soy sauce. Most often, it’s light soy sauce and dark soy sauce. But if…
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Tropical Granola
Posted:View Post: Tropical GranolaClose your eyes, take a bite of this tropical granola, and it’s like you’re halfway to a beach somewhere. Made with toasted oats, golden cashews and/or macadamia nuts, coconut flakes, and sweet chunks of dried papaya and pineapple, this tropical…
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Shallot Vinaigrette
Posted:View Post: Shallot VinaigretteThis Shallot Vinaigrette makes even the most basic pile of mixed greens out of the box taste wonderful. A liberal drizzle of this salad dressing feels like you’re sitting down at a nice restaurant, and it couldn’t be simpler to…
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Sesame Tofu
Posted:View Post: Sesame TofuThis Sesame Tofu is deliciously savory and has all the trappings of another takeout favorite, Sesame Chicken! The tofu is crusted in sesame seeds and pan-fried until crispy and golden, then tossed in a classic sweet sesame sauce! Our Perfected…
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Pork Belly Char Siu
Posted:View Post: Pork Belly Char SiuThere’s something special about Pork Belly Char Siu that goes above and beyond a traditional roast pork char siu. Super-tender and decadent, pork belly roasts up beautifully and just melts in your mouth! Serve it over a plate of steamed rice with…
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Red Bean Zongzi (红豆粽子)
Posted:View Post: Red Bean Zongzi (红豆粽子)These red bean zongzi are sticky rice dumplings full of molten glutinous rice dotted with tender red (adzuki) beans! Serve with a little maple syrup or honey for a truly special dessert or snack, especially around the Dragon Boat Festival! …
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Stir-Fried Spinach
Posted:View Post: Stir-Fried SpinachStir-fried Spinach is a popular choice of leafy green side when it comes to Chinese home cooking. It’s nutrient-dense and cooks quickly. Here’s how we do it! The Benefits of Cooked Spinach So much of spinach these days is consumed…
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Gluten-Free Scallion Pancakes
Posted:View Post: Gluten-Free Scallion PancakesThese Gluten Free Scallion Pancakes are a marvel: chewy, crispy, scallion-packed and absurdly fast to whip up. Instead of using gluten-free flour, which produces a dense, dry pancake, we make them with layers of Vietnamese rice paper—to gloriously chewy and…
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St. Paul Sandwich
Posted:View Post: St. Paul SandwichThe St. Paul Sandwich is a uniquely American creation, ironically originating in St. Louis, Missouri. It’s an Egg Foo Young patty sandwiched between white bread, with mayo, lettuce, tomato, and pickles, and it is glorious! We recently decided to put…
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Chive Egg Pockets
Posted:View Post: Chive Egg PocketsThese Chive Egg Pockets are everything a breakfast should be: crispy, golden, and impossibly satisfying. They’re the kind of comforting handheld meal you’d find sizzling on a griddle at a bustling Chinese street market—sweet, garlicky chives and rich egg tucked…
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