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April 16th, 2021
Tender green chives and scrambled eggs inside golden and crispy wraps, the chive and egg pockets are a true Chinese treat. Unlike many pan-fried foods requiring a lot of oil, these pockets are cooked with only brushed-on oil; they are pleasantly light – no grease, just deliciousness.
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April 12th, 2021
A slight twist on the classic Chinese homestyle spinach salad; the shredded tofu skin brings an interesting texture and a subtle aroma to this healthy and tasty side dish.
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April 4th, 2021
This Chinese classic bean sprout stir-fry keeps all the juice and crunchiness of fresh bean sprouts, but without the bitterness!
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March 24, 2021
Sweet, sour and a little spicy, this tofu stew in tomato sauce (茄酱烧豆腐) uses fresh tofu, is 100% plant-based and very quick and easy to prepare – great for both lunch and dinner!
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March 21, 2021
This red onion and carrot salad is fresh, crunchy and appetizing, a delicious way to add a meaningful amount of raw red onions to your diet. It can be be prepared within minutes, perfect for any time of the day.
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These light and airy zucchini chips are roasted with just garlic. A handful of flour helps to keep the zucchini tender and create the golden crust. Yummy, healthy, and super easy to make!
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March 12, 2021
This quick rice noodle stir fry is full of umami flavor from the Shiitake mushrooms, and packed with 500 grams of vegetables, mostly Tatsoi (塌菜), a dark green leafy Asian green.
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March 8, 2021
The smooth and delicate mung bean jelly noodles (绿豆凉粉) are among the most popular appetizers from Northwest China. Making them is incredibly simple; all you need is a bag of store-bought mung bean flour and water! Once the jelly is set, cut it into noodles and season with sauces to make a delightful snack.
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March 4, 2021
Bak-choy (Shanghai Green) and Shiitake mushrooms are two beautifully aromatic ingredient. In this recipe, a little freshly steamed rice is flavored in the wok with the vegetables; the end result is a warm and balanced meal, with one of the most-loved and distinctive flavors of Chinese cooking.
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February 27, 2021
Tender Edamame (green soy beans) and potatoes make a delightful and nutritious salad. It can be served warm or chilled, as a side dish or a simple meal on its own. You can also make it on the spot or in advance. It’s one of my lunch favorites.
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February 20, 2021
What do you do with those lush green leaves, the most nutritious and aromatic part of a celery plant? Here is a Chinese home-style recipe of tender steamed celery leaves; it makes a wonderful small warm meal and can be prepared from scratch in 5 minutes.
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February 16, 2021
The thought of pouring a big spoon of warm and tangy tomato and egg stir-fry over a bowl of rice or noodles makes my mouth water. Cheap and common, tomato and egg stir-fry is never a hot candidate for special occasions and restaurant menus; yet so heart-warming, tasty, nutritious, easy to prepare and ready in minutes, it is an all-year-round favorite for home cooks and considered by many the grassroot Chinese “national dish”.
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