by Jaden | Dec 14, 2023 | Chinese New Year, Holiday, Holiday/Events
As someone who hails from a Chinese background, a culture brimming with superstitions and specific dos and don’ts for Chinese New Year, I’ve always been fascinated by the concept of good luck foods. In our tradition, certain dishes are believed to bring...
by Jaden | Feb 5, 2021 | Asian, Chinese New Year, Chinese New Year, Recipes, Rice/Noodles
This Shrimp Chow Mein recipe is super straight forward and so easy! Not only does it come together in just a few minutes, but it’s incredibly customizable and versatile. You can switch up the protein and vegetables to use up any leftovers, your preferred kind of...
by Jaden | May 7, 2020 | Asian, Chinese New Year, Main Course, Recipes, Seafood
This Shrimp and Zucchini Stir Fry Recipe will teach you how to get the perfect crunchy, snappy shrimp texture, and how to properly stir-fry shrimp so it is never overcooked. Soak raw shrimp in a brine for the best shrimp texture for this stir fry. How to cook shrimp...
by Jaden | Oct 23, 2019 | Appetizers/Bites, Asian, Chinese New Year, Chinese New Year, Recipes, Seafood
This Shrimp Wonton Recipe in Spicy Sichuan Sauce is from My Asian Kitchen Cookbook by food writer, stylist and cooking teacher, Jennifer Joyce. This is her 11th cookbook! The photo and recipe are reprinted with permission from Murdoch Books. Making wonton from scratch...
by Jaden | Feb 2, 2018 | Asian, Chinese New Year, Chinese New Year, Main Course, Recipes
This Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs dish is a mouth-watering appetizer and goes-great-with-cold-beer type of dish from China. Normally, the ribs are deep fried, but I wanted to cook a version that didn’t require me to waste 3 cups of cooking oil. If you do want to...
by Jaden | Jan 10, 2018 | Appetizers/Bites, Asian, Chinese New Year, Seafood
This Firecracker Shrimp Recipe is a 3-ingredient recipe with a Mango Ginger Dipping Sauce (ready in 3 minutes). This is a festive way to celebrate Chinese New Year. The shrimp signifies happiness, and the “firecracker” scares away bad luck and bad spirits!...