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Crispy fried shrimp goes really well with a well-crafted sweet and sour sauce, and we think that this recipe hits the mark. Bell peppers and onions add a nice fragrance to the sauce, and frying the ketchup brings out a nice caramelized flavor. Plus, we call for 16 large shrimp in this recipe—much more than you would get for a typical order at a restaurant! Pair this sweet and sour shrimp with a stir-fried bok choy, a beef and broccoli, and steamed rice, and you’ll have a restaurant-quality feast on a budget....

A crispy fried pork chop A halved tea egg (because the giant pork chop wasn’t enough protein—duh) Pickled mustard greens (for that perfectly pickled bit of tang) Sautéed cabbage A bed of steamed white rice Which one do you eat first?! How do you approach all the elements of this heaping plate of goodness? The answer is simultaneously. Vigorously. A Classic Taiwanese Dish Taiwanese fried pork chops are right up there alongside other heavy hitting Taiwanese hits like Beef Noodle Soup and Gua Bao pork buns....

If red curry is the high school homecoming queen, then green curry is kind of like red curry’s shy best friend. Just as good (maybe better), but a little on the mellower side. I’ll stop anthropomorphizing food now. I love this green curry chicken, because it’s one of those useful fridge-cleaning recipes. I’ll let you in on a secret. I decided to blog this recipe kind of last minute, and planned on going out to the grocery store to buy ingredients....

Like in Sarah’s Slow-Roasted Tomato Pasta recipe, roasting the tomatoes before adding them to the sauce heightens their tomato flavor. It really makes this sauce particularly rich and delicious. So get to your garden, farmer’s market, or grocery store, and gather a bunch of tomatoes. We’re making sauce this weekend! Our Rendition Of Italian Comfort Food You’re probably wondering, “Judy’s cooking Italian now?” Well, we do share non-Chinese recipes here on our family blog every now and then, because the reality is, we enjoy cooking non-Chinese food!...

Posted Dec 03, 2023, Updated Mar 10, 2024 I always choose to make frosting at home because it’s super easy and infinitely more delicious than store-bought varieties – and this vanilla buttercream frosting is no exception. This buttercream frosting is rich with a deep vanilla flavor. It’s silky smooth, perfectly sweet and is a great decorating frosting or filling for cakes (like our favorite chocolate cake or yellow cake) and cupcakes, or cookies – especially cut out sugar cookies!...

This post has been sponsored by Walmart I’ve already gone through the deals and found great discounts on some of my favorite products, from my favorite vegetable chopper to a Dutch oven! The Walmart Deals event only goes through Thursday, July 11, so shop it while you can! My 10 Favorite Walmart Deals Other Walmart Deals I Love Chefman Rapid Boil Glass Kettle – $16.77 at Walmart (Originally $49.99): Perfect for boiling water for tea or even for instant oatmeal or couscous....

With just a few ingredients that you likely have on hand, this dip comes together in minutes. What You’ll Need for Cheese Dip Cream Cheese: Cream cheese is the base of this dip. Sour Cream/Mayonnaise: Sour cream and mayonnaise balance out this dip so it’s scoopable and not too right. Cheese: We love to add in sharp cheddar. Since the cheese isn’t melted, pre-shredded cheese works great in this recipe....

No campfire? No problem! With this easy microwave recipe, all the flavors of a Hershey’s chocolate bar, marshmallows, and graham crackers are blended into one sweet, creamy dessert that everyone can dig into! Perfect for a Party! No assembly and no mess, S’mores dip is a great beginner recipe for young cooks in the kitchen! Make it in minutes from the microwave (or stovetop)! Make and serve in a cast-iron skillet for that fun campfire look, and surround it with a selection of dippables (see below)....

Today I’m sharing a simple one-pot no fuss no-fry recipe that is simply the epitome of a simple meal! This recipe includes no onion and garlic - so no frying, no sautéing and no time spent slaving over the stove. I don’t like this term, but it’s definitely a ‘dump-and-go’ recipe. You literally just throw everything into a pot, turn on the heat and simmer away - honestly, what is NOT to love about that?...

Seasoned potatoes, peppers, onions, and tomatoes are air-fried with slices of smoked sausage and topped with feta cheese for a hot and hearty one-pot meal that everyone loves! Favorite Air Fryer Dinner The air fryer gets meals on the table in minutes, with minimal clean-up. Super fast, little prep, and full of flavor. Sausage and potatoes are a multi-use recipe that’s perfect for dinner or lunch. Swap up the veggies and seasonings to make it your own....

OK, so this certainly wasn’t how I imagined making my come back to blogging. With an instant mashed potato recipe. Wow. What can I say? Things have changed. It’s been 3 years since I published my last recipe. The last time I posted a recipe on here, I was swollen, sick and suffering from the worst of what morning sickness has to offer. As I type now, my little girl is lying beside me with a bowl full of blueberries on her tummy....

Tender and flaky salmon with fresh asparagus all cooked in an herb butter sauce, on one sheet pan, wrapped in foil, makes this the ultimate meal. Much like my favorite Hobo Dinner Foil Packets, these have so much flavor and so little mess. Oh and did I mention you can make it in under 30 minutes? I love serving these easy salmon foil packets with a big Cucumber Avocado Salad for a totally fresh and flavorful meal....

Tender chunks of beef are simmered in a rich tomato broth with cabbage, potatoes, and lots of savory seasonings. A Nourishing One-Pot Soup Hearty and tasty, this cabbage beef soup is a satisfying dish, perfect all week long. Budget friendly, this cabbage soup is an easy way to stretch the budget and perfect for tossing in leftover veggies! Add a fresh Caesar salad and some crusty baguette slices or some quick dinner rolls for sopping up that amazing broth!...

To use coconut oil in these cookies all you need to do is soften it slightly so it’s about the consistency of room temperature butter. Then just cream it with the sugars. Super easy! Can’t wait to try it out in my Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies. You don’t have to toast the coconut nut for this recipe but it gives it a more nutty flavor. Also, especially it you’re not big on the texture of coconut, toasting it helps the coconut flakes become one with the cookie and dissolve into it....

Scones can be purchased at coffee shops but can sometimes be heavy or dense. These scones are favorites for us, tender, delicious, and a lot less pricey! And we love the pop of sweet blueberries with a little zing of lemon zest. And that dreamy glaze! My family swears this is the best blueberry scones recipe and I have to agree! What are Scones? Scones are distinguished by their height and triangular shape....

Brussels sprouts are roasted until golden and browned and tossed in a buffalo sauce. Serve these spicy bites with or without blue cheese. They’re bright, spicy, & crispy little globes of goodness! Get these guilt-free game-day appetizers on the buffet table and watch them disappear. Crispy Buffalo Brussels Sprouts Brussels sprouts are easy to make and can be cooked in the oven or air fryer. They’re super easy to make, simply roast, sauce, and serve!...

Lifelong cabbage Lovers Maybe The New York Times just reported that cabbage is cool again among restaurant chef circles, but for us…cabbage has always been cool. (The Times does note that the classic hand-torn cabbage stir-fry has always been a staple for many folks out there.) We love cabbage around here, whether it’s in stir-fries, braises, soups, or dumplings. It helps that Asian varieties of cabbage are far sweeter and more enjoyable than a standard green or savoy cabbage....

Mung Bean Sprouts vs. Soy Bean Sprouts This dish is really simple for any home cook, but the ingredients are core to this dish, so let’s talk about some of them. Mung bean sprouts and soy bean sprouts are the two main types of bean sprouts used in Chinese cooking, and they are distinctly different: Mung bean sprouts are tender, crunchy, and have a small soft bean, in addition to a smaller stem....

Serve this easy meal with a tossed salad and some crusty bread for dunking. What Is Chicken Tortellini Soup? Tortellini soup is often cream, cheese and fat laden but this recipe is deliciously fresh. In addition to diced chicken and aromatic vegetables, it includes a simple tomato broth and cheese-filled tortellini. Savory home-cooked comfort at its best! Flavor this soup with dried Italian herb seasoning for a delicious taste without having to pull out tons of spices, this herb mix combines basil, oregano, thyme, and rosemary....

All of our recipes reference this Chinese cooking tools page whenever we use them. We provide detailed directions an how to use these Chinese cooking tools in our recipe posts and when you click on any cooking tool link, it will open this tools page and jump to the specific Chinese cooking tool that is used. Take advantage of this gallery of Chinese cooking equipment and other useful kitchen tools and we are sure you will learn some new skills!...