Beef On Toothpicks

      Beef On Toothpicks   I  love steak.  Making steak into a bite-sized appetizer served on a toothpick? Duh, it’s a no-brainer.  This appetizer just might be my all-time favorite.  Plus, these little guys are super easy to make and are perfect for entertaining because you can make them in advance.  You and your guests…

Chinese Meatball Noddle Soup

    Chinese Meatball Noddle Soup This Chinese Meatball Noddle Soup is a healthy and quick weekday dinner.  Pork meatballs simmer in chicken broth with spinach, then add delicious clear noodles for a deliciously easy soup.    The flavors are so clean and fresh and they are always easy to put together.  Loaded with protein and…

Chinese Braised Beef

      Chinese Braised Beef This Chinese braised beef and potato is a traditional dish, where all you need is one pot, a few ingredients, and a bit of time. It’s so easy to make and so tasty. INGREDIENTS: 2lb boneless chuck roast, cut into 1”x2” pieces 1lb potato 1 large onion 1 carrot 3…

Stir Fry Clams With Black Bean Sauce

      Stir Fry Clams With Black Bean Sauce We used manila clams for this recipe, which were quite small (about 25 to 30 per pound) but are beautiful and sweet. They are perfect for stir-fried dishes like this one that can serve as appetizers, as one dish of many served family style or…

Fish Fritters in Tomato Sauce

      Fish Fritters in Tomato Sauce Crispy firm fish fillets coated with a tangy tomato sauce, what’s not to like about it? In fact we often asked for a second serving of rice when this was served.   Ingredients: 1 lb of fish fillet (any of your favorite white fish) Ginger, minced- ½…

Chinese Cola Chicken Wings

      Chinese Cola Chicken Wings Braised Coca-Cola Chicken wings is one of the most popular dishes in China. It combines Chinese style braising and Coca-Cola to create juicy and savory BBQ style wings.   INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons peanut oil (or vegetable oil) 16 chicken wings, dried by kitchen towel 2 dried chili pepper 1…

Chinese Braised Pork Belly

      Chinese Braised Pork Belly Two types of soy sauce and a touch of sugar give this dish—beloved throughout China—its signature glossiness and a deep red-brown tint.  Everyone knows it, and there are many versions and twists based on the original.   This is a  great dish to introduce Chinese cuisine (more specifically,…

Chinese Shrimp and Vegetable Stir-Fry

      Chinese Shrimp and Vegetable Stir-Fry Instead of take-out, make this easy shrimp stir-fry.  It’s an easy dish that takes about 6 minutes to cook and about 20 minutes to prep. That means you can have a delicious meal on the table in less than 30 minutes! Ingredients: 1 lb  frozen deveined large…

Chinese Tofu Stir Fry

      Chinese Tofu Stir Fry Tofu stir fry is a tasty dish that you can cook for lunch or dinner. The good thing about this recipe is its ease preparation and the ingredients are readily available in most supermarkets.  The tofu needs to be fried first until the texture of the outer part…

Chinese Stir Fry PressedTofu with Bell Pepper

      Chinese Stir Pressed Fry Tofu with Bell Pepper Veggie and tofu stir–fry made tasty with a special, easy technique for giving the tofu more texture and flavor. Serve over rice or on its own – a healthy and delicious weeknight meal. In this receipt, I used pressed tofu.    It is the…