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Beef and Chinese Broccoli (芥蓝牛肉)

Maggie Zhu — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 15:10:00 +0000

This beef and Chinese broccoli is so easy to put together and it uses one secret ingredient to make it irresistible! The silky tender beef is so juicy, smothered in a rich brown sauce with crisp Chinese broccoli. It only takes 20 minutes to put together. Top it on steamed rice for a hearty and ...

Pork and Cabbage Stir Fry

Maggie Zhu — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 17:24:24 +0000

This pork and cabbage stir fry is an irresistible homestyle dish that is easy to make and very comforting. It combines tender slices of marinated pork with sweet, buttery Taiwanese flat cabbage. Try it and you’ll be surprised how something so simple can be so satisfying! Pork and cabbage stir fry is one of those ...

Chinese Red Braised Lamb (红烧羊肉)

Maggie Zhu — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:02:16 +0000

Try this Chinese-style braised lamb cooked in a savory sauce with very simple seasonings until tender and juicy. It will have everyone asking for seconds! Serve it over steamed rice for a special dinner, or enjoy them throughout the week as meal prep. Growing up in Northern China, one of my favorite dishes from my ...

Sesame Beef

Maggie Zhu — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:19:00 +0000

Super juicy and flavorful, you’ve got to make sesame beef tonight! It’s made with less oil than at a Chinese restaurant, so you can savor the flavor in a healthier way! {Gluten-Free Adaptable} Sesame Beef: A Healthier Version One dish that seems incredibly popular at most Chinese restaurants in America is sesame beef. The problem ...

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Maggie Zhu — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 14:05:00 +0000

The whole family will love these soft and tender sweet and sour meatballs for their taste and texture in a wonderfully balanced sauce. {Gluten-Free adaptable} Sweet and sour meatballs are a favorite with everyone, young and old. It’s probably because that balance of sweet, sour, and savory elements all come together for a sauce you ...

Dried Tofu and Celery Stir Fry (西芹炒香干)

Maggie Zhu — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 20:47:20 +0000

Dried tofu and celery stir fry is a satisfying and healthy main dish that you can put together in no time. The crunchy celery and chewy smoked tofu are cooked with a small amount of ground pork to enhance their flavor, along with ginger, garlic and soy sauce. It’s super easy to make and tastes ...

Easy Chinese Steamed Chicken

Maggie Zhu — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:12:45 +0000

Chinese steamed chicken is easy to make and features tender juicy chicken cooked in a savory sauce full of umami and aroma. The dish can be prepared ahead of time and is fast to cook, making it a perfect appetizer or main dish for dinner. {Gluten-Free Adaptable} Steamed chicken is a traditional homestyle Cantonese dish ...

Beef and Celery Stir Fry

Maggie Zhu — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 19:24:08 +0000

Cook this beef and celery stir fry and serve it with steamed rice for a satisfying meal. The tender, juicy beef and crisp celery are brought together with a savory aromatic sauce. It’s quick to make, balanced in nutrition, and perfect for dinner. {Gluten-Free adaptable} Beef and celery stir fry is always on our lunch ...

Chongqing Noodles (重庆小面)

Maggie Zhu — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 17:17:18 +0000

Chongqing noodles is a celebration of spices, using chili oil, numbing Sichuan peppercorns, ginger, garlic and a mixture of sauces to create a bold flavor. Topped with spicy crispy pork, crunchy pickles, and crisp peanuts, it’s the kind of dish that leaves you craving more. Chongqing noodles is a very popular dish originating from the ...

Honey Garlic Pork Chops

Maggie Zhu — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 13:58:00 +0000

Thin and crispy Chinese restaurant-style honey garlic pork chops use common ingredients to bring you an uncommonly exciting flavor everyone will love for dinner! {Gluten-Free Adaptable} Pork is one of my favorite proteins to use when creating recipes. In Chinese and many Asian dishes in particular, it creates new and unique dining experiences, breaking away ...