by Jaden | Mar 4, 2010 | Appetizers/Bites, Asian, Chinese New Year, Desserts, Recipes
Photo from The Steamy Kitchen Cookbook My blog would not be complete without mention of one of my kids’ favorite dessert in the whole wide world, Chocolate Wontons. In fact, the site serves as my family’s visual menu of sorts, my kids will click through...
by Jaden | Jan 7, 2010 | Chinese New Year, Featured
Because the Chinese in particular are extremely superstitious, there are “rules” for what to do and eat (and NOT) to usher in the New Year and ward off bad spirits. (click for larger image) Gong Hay Fat Choy! Chinese New Year Recipes From top...
by Jaden | Oct 3, 2009 | Appetizers/Bites, Asian, Chinese New Year, Pork, Recipes
What you’ll learn: How to fold Chinese dumplings like a pro The importance of pushing extra air out of dumplings How to properly cook Chinese dumplings My mom is a Chinese dumpling wrapping queen. She can mix up a batch of filling ingredients and fold them into...
by Jaden | Sep 15, 2009 | Asian, Chinese New Year, Main Course, Recipes, Seafood
What you’ll learn: The competitive sport of eating dim sum 🙂 How to prepare T.C Choy’s Asian Bistro’s Fresh Pear and Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe Every time I’m back in Hong Kong, I head straight for a good dim sum restaurant. If you...
by Jaden | Aug 10, 2009 | Asian, Beef, Chinese New Year, Main Course, Recipes
Here’s what you’ll learn: How to choose and buy the freshest Chinese broccoli (gai-lan) The perfect marinade recipe Secrets to no-fail Chinese stir fries Chinese Broccoli (Gai-Lan) Chinese broccoli should be almost all stem and green leaves. Look...
by Jaden | Jul 21, 2009 | Asian, Chinese New Year, Main Course, Recipes
This recipe is from the king of American Chinese cooking, Martin Yan. I was lucky enough to have him personally provide a quote and endorsement for my cookbook, The Steamy Kitchen Cookbook. Enjoy this recipe! Back in 2008, I met Chef Martin Yan for the first time. I...