You don't need to order take-out or head to your favorite Chinese restaurant every time you get a yen for Fried Rice or Sweet and Sour Pork. Here are ten of my favorite Chinese restaurant recipes that you can make at home.

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Spiced nuts are the perfect finger food for parties and other holiday gatherings. In this Spiced Nuts recipe, walnut halves are coated with a mixture of five-spice powder, sugar, egg white and orange juice. It has been reader-rated at 5 out of 5 stars.

Looking for different appetizer ideas for New Year's Eve? Why not turn to the Chinese zodiac for help? Here are appetizer recommendations for each Chinese animal sign. The feature includes dates and characteristics for each animal sign, along with a suggested appetizer recipe. Remember, these are for fun only, and not to be taken too seriously! (In case you're wondering, my Chinese animal sign is a monkey).

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This quick and easy casserole dish combining turkey leftovers with frozen broccoli and cream of mushroom soup is perfect for busy weeknights. It comes from the National Turkey Federation and includes a nutritional breakdown. Curried Turkey Dinner Recipe

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Of course, not everyone has a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. Or perhaps you served ham over the long Thanksgiving weekend and are looking for a way to use up leftovers. Here are some Chinese and Asian-inspired recipes using leftover ham, from fried rice to a simple creamed cabbage dish (pictured in photo) that combines healthy Chinese cabbage and cooked ham in a creamy sauce.

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Chinese chefs spend years mastering the art of twisting, folding and stretching a long rope of dough to form thousands of thin noodle strands. (In 1993, chef Kin Jing Mark set a world record by stretching out over 4,000 strands of noodles by hand in just over 41 seconds). In this video Chef Tomm Johnson, a culinary instructor with over 25 years professional experience, shows how with a lot of practice, anyone can learn to make hand pulled noodles (la mian) After preparing the basic noodle dough (using a combination of cake flour and all-purpose flour to make a flexible dough), Chef Tomm demonstrates the technique for pulling the noodles. He finishes by showing how to cook and use the hand pulled noodles in a simple stir-fry or in Chinese soup.

No one pretends hand-pulled noodles are easy to make, but you can have a lot of fun trying!

These top 6 recipes for Chinese cookies, cake and other Chinese-inspired treats will add something extra to your holiday celebrations. If you're not a whiz with a wok, don't worry - these recipes are easy to make and don't require a knowledge of deep-frying or other traditional Chinese cooking techniques. The only requirement is a love of baking!


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Now that Thanksgiving is over, there is the question of what to do with the leftover turkey. Turkey sandwiches can get boring very quickly! Here are some interesting Chinese and Asian recipes made with cooked turkey leftovers.

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Bang Bang Turkey takes the spicy sauce in Szechuan Bang Bang Chicken and uses it in a turkey stir-fry. The recipe calls for turkey breast cutlets (also simply called turkey cutlets), but you can substitute regular turkey breast. Serve this turkey and vegetable dish over rice for a balanced and nutritious meal.

This healthy alternative to regular stuffing is made with goldenberries, a sweet and sour fruit that is rich in Vitamin A. Wild Rice Stuffing has fewer calories than most stuffing recipes and is suitable for a vegetarian diet.