Chinese Food August 2003 Archive

This morning, for the first time in weeks I was tempted to wear a long sleeved shirt. Of course, the weather turned warm in the afternoon, but there is definitely ... Read More

The Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival is China's largest traditional holiday after Chinese New Year. Learn more about the legends behind the festival, and try several mooncake recipes.

This week's new additions include the fiery Szechuan dish Ants Climbing a Tree, and Vietnam's popular Pho Bo Beef Noodle Soup. Moo Goo Gai Pan and Bubble Tea are back ... Read More

Want to reduce the amount of sugar called for in a recipe? Try adding spices to compensate. Cinnamon gives the impression of sweetness, and is one of the key ingredients ... Read More

Making Asian snacks like Spring Rolls and Deep-fried Wonton can be challenging if you don’t live near a grocery that sells wrappers. Here is a good basic recipe for ... Read More

Check here for the latest additions to the Chinese Food Recipe File.

Recently, I listened to an intriguing interview with members of a Viennese orchestra. What makes this orchestra unique is that all the instruments are made from vegetables – a carrot ... Read More

Egg Rolls returned to the number one spot, while my Chocolate Fusion Fondue recipe came in at number ten. Mooncakes also made the list - not surprising, since the ... Read More

Here in Alberta, world famous Taber corn is just coming into season. This recipe from “Rice is Nice” by Wendy Esko uses sweet corn, brown rice and garden vegetables to ... Read More

Peanut sauce is a great way to add flavor to appetizers, salads, and noodle dishes. The Chinese version of peanut sauce doesn't have the sharp bite of Thai peanut sauce ... Read More

Recently, my husband and I were able to combine a bicycle ride around Glenmore Lagoon with watching the local Dragon Boat races. It was spectacular sight – teams of dragon ... Read More

Okay, they're not Chinese, but Nanaimo Bars are my favorite dessert. We served them at our wedding – I ended up eating mine with a knife and fork just to ... Read More

My next trip to New Mexico will have to include a stop in Farmington. This San Juan valley town of 40,000 residents boasts eight Chinese restaurants. Types of Chinese ... Read More

Looking for a specific recipe? Here is my complete collection of Chinese recipes, indexed alphabetically.

Want an easy way to remove the smell of garlic or onions from your hands? Simply rub them over the chrome kitchen sink faucet and then wash with soap and ... Read More

Norine writes: "Your recipe for Sweet and Sour Sauce was very good and easy to make in the microwave. I didn't have white vinegar, so I substituted with pickle juice." ... Read More

Green tea is China’s national drink. Learn more about the history of green tea, pick up some brewing tips, and try green tea recipes. Shrimp with Green Tea Leaves

Once again, Egg Rolls grabbed the number one spot, with Sesame Chicken coming in a close second. Beef Lo Mein made the list for the first time, and Hawaiian Beef ... Read More

Raspberries are just coming into season. Why not make use of their delicate flavor in a Chinese dessert? This simple recipe combines juicy raspberries with tart lime juice and sugar ... Read More