Chinese mushroom and chicken stir fry

Mushroom and Chicken Stir Fry – China Sichuan Food

Have you tried using Chinese mushrooms, also known as shiitake mushrooms, in stir-fry dishes? I love it because it’s fast, healthy, affordable, and packed with savory depth. After testing, here’s my guide on how to make it better than any takeout tender chicken and Chinese mushroom stir fry. The Magic Shiitake Mushroom Shiitake mushrooms are…

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Chinese Overnight Pickled Vegetables

Chinese Overnight Pickled Vegetables

Home » Recipes » Quick & Easy Published: Jul 18, 2025 by Wei Guo · Leave a Comment Crisp, tangy, and lightly spiced, these Chinese-style pickled vegetables are ready overnight with just a few pantry ingredients. The ideal side dish to prep ahead and brighten up any meal. Jump to: Recipe Highlights ✔️ Refreshing, crunchy,…

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Chinese Dill Dumplings recipe

Pork and Dill Dumplings – The Woks of Life

These pork and dill dumplings have a very unique herbal and aromatic flavor. We first tried dill dumplings at a Chinese restaurant in Toronto, and we were so surprised to see this familiar herb that’s rarely seen in Chinese cooking in a dumpling filling! If you love dill and have a lot of it (like…

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Coconut Chia Pudding with Grass Jelly and Fruit

Coconut Chia Pudding with Grass Jelly

In the summer, we love desserts that taste great, but don’t require you to turn on the oven or stove. This Coconut Chia Pudding with Grass Jelly is just that—a refreshing, lightly sweet summer dessert that’s simple to make and cools you right down. About Chia and Grass Jelly Chia pudding has become so popular…

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bamboo steamer in two sizes.

Bamboo Steamers: A Complete Guide

Home » Chinese Cooking 101 Published: Jul 22, 2025 by Wei Guo · Leave a Comment Everything you need to know about bamboo steamers: how to choose, use, clean, and store them, so you can make the most of this versatile tool. Jump to: Why I Love Bamboo Steamers Steaming is one of the gentlest…

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Rose Lemonade - Omnivore's Cookbook

Rose Lemonade – Omnivore’s Cookbook

When the weather turns warm, nothing beats a tall glass of ice-cold lemonade. But if you’re looking for something a little more special, something that feels like a sip of summer in the garden, rose lemonade is the answer. This refreshing drink combines the tart brightness of freshly squeezed lemon juice with the delicate, fragrant…

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