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Find the secrets of how to cook silky, light and creamy restaurant-style mashed potatoes in your own kitchen!

Restaurant Style Mashed Potatoes

Level up your roasted potatoes with five spice powder and extra garlic!

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Five Spice and Garlic Roasted Potatoes

Turn your Thanksgiving leftovers of mashed potatoes and turkey into this classic Chinese dim sum dish – really easy!

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Thanksgiving Leftover Curry Puffs (咖喱角)

Learn how to cook flavorful and juicy turkey breast in an hour. No marinating and brining required!

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Chinese-Style Roasted Turkey Breast

Nam Prik Num – A heavenly smoky and flavorful salsa that makes a perfect dip, tacos sauce, noodle toppings, or stir-fry condiment.

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Thai-Style Grilled Chile Salsa (Nam Prik Num)

You only need a few ingredients and 5 minutes to make a superior five spice powder at home!

Sauce, Dressing, & Condiment

Homemade Five Spice Powder

Beef dumplings are an easy dim sum option for a weekday appetizer. You can make them ahead and freeze them for later too.

Chinese Beef Dumplings

Try using this method to cook green beans for Thanksgiving this year and say goodbye to dull tasting side dishes!

Oven Roasted Green Beans with Garlic Soy Glaze

This recipe does not require you to deep fry, pre-cook the filling, and is so easy to get ready.

Cheesy Shrimp Baked Spring Rolls

These miso glazed carrots are a perfect side for your dinner!

Miso Glazed Carrots

A hearty vegan soup that does not require chopping the squash. {gluten-free, paleo}

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5-Ingredient Butternut Squash Soup

Four Chinese dumpling sauce recipes from northern to southern China. You won’t go wrong with any of them!

How to Make Chinese Dumpling Sauce

Everything you need to know about making dumpling dough, dumpling filling, workflow, and how to cook and store, with step-by-step photos and video.

How to Make Steamed Dumplings from Scratch

My mom’s secret recipe for creating the best pork dumplings. The dumplings are juicy, tender and taste so good even without any dipping sauce!

Mom’s Best Pork Dumplings

Learn how to create a hearty, whole grain savory oatmeal bowl with only 4 ingredients and in 5 minutes!

Breakfast & Brunch

Savory Oatmeal with Chicken and Spinach

Bacon Pan Fried Noodles - Crispy bacon, charred noodles, sweet cabbage, and caramelized onion make this quick one-bowl meal irresistible!

Bacon Pan Fried Noodles

The tender pork, crisp vegetables, crunchy mushrooms, and creamy eggs are brought together by a simple chicken-stock-based sauce, creating a simple and earthy stir fry with great texture and nutrition.

Real-Deal Moo Shu Pork (木犀肉)

This recipe shares the secrets to creating the tenderest marinated flank steak that is bursting with flavor; included are salad and side dish ideas for an inexpensive dinner party.

Pineapple Marinated Flank Steak

Infuse the oil with aromatics and then toss at a high heat, this adds a smoky flavor to the sweet fried cabbage and makes a quick and delicious side dish.

Chinese 4-Ingredient Fried Cabbage

Cook the best grilled potato by slicing it finely, grill until blistered on the surface and creamy in texture. Add cumin and chili powder to spice it up.

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Chinese Grilled Potato

The ultimate guide to hosting a Chinese grilling and BBQ party in your backyard, with an introduction to a Chinese grill, tools, menu suggestions, workflow, and everything else!

How to Host a Chinese BBQ Party

Chicken and Rice Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that both kids and adults love. Learn how to make a healthier and faster version in one pot!

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One Pot Chicken and Rice Casserole

Xinjiang Lamb Skewer (新疆烤串, chuar) - The real-deal recipe that helps you cook exactly the way Chinese street vendors do. Learn the best practices of choosing cuts, making the marinade, and grilling over charcoal.

Xinjiang Lamb Skewers (新疆烤串, chuar)

Roasted Baby Squash - A quick summer side dish that is full of nutrition, low in calories, and can be used to replace carbs for dinner.

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Roasted Baby Squash

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