Dumpling making was a frequent weekend family activity when I was young. First, my dad would mix the filling, adding a splash of this and and...
Pork, Shrimp, and Shiitake Mushroom Potstickers
Wonton Soup
The best wontons I've had were made with pork and ji cai, or shepherd's purse. You're probably thinking, "what the heck, that sounds like a...
Chinese Fried Noodles
Noodles in any shape or form are my weakness. They are why I would fail the Atkins diet so miserably. Well that and the fact that I eat rice...
Linzer Cookies
The plan was to continue the Chinese Cooking 100 1/2 series but with Valentine's Day just around the corner (in about 30 minutes as I write...
The Chinese Pantry Part I: What You Need to Cook Your Food
Before we get into the recipes, let’s do an introduction to the Chinese pantry. What is a well stocked Chinese pantry? At first, all the ingredients...
Hot Fudge Pudding Cake
Magic. It's really the only word that can describe this dessert. This cake defies the laws of science and common sense. How can two separate...
Super Bowl Chili
Not many dishes spark as much controversy as chili. Debates rage on over the merits of storebought chili powder versus home ground ancho chilies,...
Buffalo Wings
I am not the biggest fan of football but Super Bowl Sunday is almost like a national holiday so I can't let it go unmentioned. Did you know...
Lemon Meringue Pie
When Jen revealed the January Daring Baker challenge, it immediately made me think of the Desperate Housewives lemon meringue pie episode. ...
Tex-Mex Stuffed Peppers
I don't know about you but the classic stuffed bell pepper with plain rice and ground beef sounds a little... bland. So here's a twist using...
Red Cooked Pork Belly
Updated from Recipe ArchiveThe pork belly is a truly magnificent cut of meat. Every preparation results in something amazing whether it's cured...
Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings with Chilies, Garlic, and Thai Basil
Since I never deep fry at home, I love to order deep fried stuff when I go out. The dish that I almost always get at Chinese restaurants is...
Green Bean Casserole
First a confession: the green bean casserole you see in the picture is the very first one Steven and I have ever tasted. That is to say, we...
French Pear and Almond Tart
When flipping through my copy of Baking, I discovered this recipe for a very French, very classic, pear and almond cream tart. Upon reading...
What will the new year bring?
First, I just can't help but share these awesome presents.You know he's a keeper when...He supports your blogging habits by buying new dishware!I...
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