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Broccoli & Garlic Stir Fry

Broccoli & Garlic Stir Fry

When I was still living in Indonesia and watching Western movies, I always wondered why Western parents seem to have problem getting their children to eat more …

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Vegetarian Dumplings

Vegetarian Dumplings

Chinese dumplings (jiaozi/饺子) is one of my favorite food year round and a must have item for Chinese New Year.

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Wood Ear Salad

Wood Ear Salad

I count myself lucky that I grew up in a place where Chinese food is plenty and the norm. Whenever we visited Chinese restaurant, 9 out of 10 times, my parents …

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Black Sesame Tang Yuan

Black Sesame Tang Yuan

On the 15th day of Chinese New Year, it is customary for Chinese family to serve tang yuan (汤圆). We also serve this for other festive occasions, such as during …

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Scallion Pancake

Scallion Pancake

If you are a Taiwanese of if you have visited Taiwan before, then you are probably familiar with this ever present snack, scallion pancake.

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Nastar (Pineapple Cookies)

Nastar (Pineapple Cookies)

Yummy melt-in-your-mouth pineapple tarts with easy to shaped dough, won't expand during baking and filled with pineapple jam bursting with cinnamon and cloves.

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Marbled Tea Eggs

Marbled Tea Eggs

Chinese marbled tea eggs (茶叶蛋) is typically sold as snacks by street food sellers and also at night markets. I once spent close to two years living in Malaysia …

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Green Bean and Egg Stir Fry

Green Bean and Egg Stir Fry

Often times I find that I lack just one more side dish to go with my meal, and this quick and easy green bean and egg stir fry is one of my favorite side dish …

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Chinese Hot and Sour Soup

Chinese Hot and Sour Soup

This classic Chinese hot and sour soup recipe is quick and easy, with big bold flavors, and endlessly customizable. Add thinly sliced pork when for omnivores.

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