One of my absolute favorite desserts from my childhood is […]
Recipes Index
winter melon soup 冬瓜汤 (dong gua tong)
Winter melon soup, also known as 冬瓜汤 (dong gua tong), […]
ABC soup (carrot, tomato, & potato soup)
A vegetable and nutrition-packed soup that’s as easy as ABC to make!
dried bok choy soup 菜干汤 (choi gon tong)
Dried bok choy soup, also known as 菜干汤 (choi gon […]
easy no-bake dessert: mango coconut biscoff cake
Inspired by Filipino mango float, an icebox cake layered with […]
a veggie-packed weeknight dish: sweet chili chicken stir fry
This sweet chili chicken stir fry packs in juicy chicken […]
a cantonese classic: steamed whole fish
Cantonese steamed whole fish, both a must-have during Chinese celebrations […]
my family’s simple Buddha’s Delight (lo han jai)
Buddha’s delight, or lo han jai, is THE vegetarian dish […]
my mom’s comfort dish: cantonese minced beef and eggs
Cantonese minced beef and eggs over rice is a comfort […]
crispy chicken and cabbage dumplings
These crispy chicken and cabbage dumplings are pan-fried to a […]
leftover rotisserie chicken congee
Leftover rotisserie chicken congee, or Chinese rice porridge, is one […]
pork and century egg congee
Pork and century egg congee is one of the most […]
string bean chicken
String bean chicken, a classic Chinese takeout dish, is one […]
Chinese cured pork belly rice (rice cooker)
Chinese cured pork belly rice, or lap yuk faan, is […]
Toisan yellow eel crispy rice (no claypot)
Yellow eel claypot rice is one of Taishan’s most iconic, […]
Toisan yellow eel claypot rice
Yellow eel claypot rice is one of Taishan’s most iconic, […]
Chinese stir-fry tomato and eggs with beef
For a filling and extra savory version of the classic […]
Chinese smashed cucumber salad
Refreshing, crunchy cucumbers marinated in a garlicky, savory sauce make the best side dish for summertime or year round!
shortcut pork floss scallion buns
Store-bought Hawaiian rolls make a lightly sweet and fluffy base for these classic pork floss scallion buns that taste similar to the ones from Chinese bakeries, with just a fraction of the effort!
Chinese cold sesame noodles
When the weather starts to warm up, and I start […]
chive and pork potstickers
With crispy skins and a juicy and tender filling, these chive & pork potstickers are a perfect way to use up your garlic chives. Make a big batch and freeze them to enjoy any time!
crispy chive and shrimp rice paper dumplings
A shortcut (and more delicious) version of the popular translucent chive and shrimp dumplings at dim sum, these crispy dumplings are savory and juicy with a golden brown crust.
garlic chive scrambled eggs
Aromatic garlic chives are the perfect pairing for these soft scrambled eggs — done in just 10 minutes, and can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
Cantonese soy sauce chow mein
A classic Cantonese-style noodle, this dry soy sauce chow mein is simple to make, but incredibly satisfying with the crunchy bean sprouts, caramelized aromatics, and fresh scallions.
cheesy scallion sausage buns (shortcut)
A more modern take on the nostalgic Cantonese sausage buns — these are cheesy, garlicky, and incredibly addicting! Best part is, they’re ready in under 45 mins!
hot & sour soup with dumplings
A hearty, veggie-packed soup that’s a little spicy from white pepper and sour from aromatic Chinese black vinegar. The dumplings are optional but make this an easy and complete one pot meal!
stir fry salted radish with pork
braised arrowhead root with pork
This balanced dish consists of crunchy and potato-like arrowhead roots braised in a thick, savory sauce, Chinese pork belly, and refreshing Chinese celery. It’s the only way my family prepares arrowhead roots!
stir-fry chinese cauliflower
This stir-fry Chinese cauliflower is a quick, 30 min side dish with a delicious sauce!
west lake beef soup
shortcut cantonese cocktail buns (gai mei bao)
Using pre-made bread rolls, you can make these shortcut Cantonese cocktail buns in less than an hour, start to finish. They’re sweet, coconut-y, and such a treat!
Chinese mustard green soup with salted egg
A well-balanced, nutrient-packed soup made of hearty, slightly bitter mustard greens, sweet carrots, and salted eggs.
mushroom longevity noodles (yi mein)
Mushroom longevity noodles, also known as braised efu noodles or yi mein (伊面), are a common dish eaten during Chinese holidays or special occasions to symbolize longevity
Chinese roast pork belly
Enjoy this bubbly and crispy Chinese roast pork belly, a traditional dish my family makes every Lunar New Year!
classic steamed tapioca cake (brown sugar only)
With its beautiful golden hue and many distinct layers, this chewy, fragrant, and lightly-sweet dessert is both stunning to look at and fun to eat!
steamed tapioca cake (with coconut milk layers)
With its beautiful golden hue and many distinct layers, this chewy, fragrant, and lightly-sweet dessert is both stunning to look at and fun to eat!
Chinese herbal chicken soup
A comforting, savory, and earthy soup that’s full of flavor and immune-boosting nutrients from various Chinese herbs.
steamed egg with enoki mushrooms
Garlicky enoki mushrooms top this silky steamed egg for the perfect pairing over some rice.
Toisan savory tang yuan (glutinous rice ball soup)
This comforting, hearty soup we eat every winter solstice is not only a symbol of coming together with family, but is also incredibly delicious!
pineapple buns with Chinese BBQ pork (shortcut!)
These pineapple buns are made even better with a filling of savory, Chinese BBQ pork — a perfect sweet and savory combination that can be made in just an hour!
Desserts
April 29, 2025 easy no-bake dessert: mango coconut biscoff cake
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January 29, 2025 my family’s simple Buddha’s Delight (lo han jai)
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July 11, 2024 Chinese smashed cucumber salad
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June 25, 2024 Chinese cold sesame noodles
