This is where you'll find all my recipes - Check here for an alphabetical index and the Top 40 for this week's most popular recipes. More.. How Do I? - Basic Cooking ... Read More

Speaking of Oscar nominated movies, my article takes a fond look at some memorable scenes featuring Chinese food in movies from the past. At the end of the article ... Read More

“What kind of restaurant makes you cook your own food?” This is the question Bill Murray’s character asks in a scene from the Oscar nominated movie, Lost in Translation. Clearly, ... Read More

While coriander is a popular spice, the plant’s leaves, called cilantro, feature more prominently in Chinese cooking. Featured recipes include dim sum favorites Potstickers, Peanut Sauce, and a quick and ... Read More

Yangchow Fried Rice - a colorful recipe made with ham, eggs, and peas - is back on the list. So is Chicken Chop Suey, a recipe by cookbook author Deh ... Read More

February is the month for plums: In Japan the streets are awash in plum blossoms, while in the United States National Plum Day falls on February 12th. All that's ... Read More

Pho Bo, the popular Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup, is back on the list. So is a recipe for Basic Fried Rice - feel free to load up this recipe with ... Read More

Similar to Hawaiian Haupia, the sponge cake is made with coconut milk and topped with coconut icing. One of our readers rated this recipe as 5 out of 5 and ... Read More

A photo of China's romantic symbol of love, and a recipe for Pork with Lychees.

Today, February 12th, is National Plum Pudding Day. In honor of the day, here are a few of my favorite Chinese recipes featuring plums: Plum Sauce - an easy recipe ... Read More

Still looking for ideas for a romantic Valentine's Day meal? Here are a few suggestions: Crab Rangoon - this simple appetizer goes well with wine Mini Spring Rolls - made with mini ... Read More

They may not celebrate with chocolate and flowers, but the Chinese have a day devoted to romantic love. Learn more and try suggestions for a romantic Valentine's Day dinner for ... Read More

In honor of Chocolate Fondue Day, here is my fusion fondue dessert recipe. Sweet, sour, and spicy come together in this decadent dessert made with chocolate and spices. Need dipping ideas? ... Read More

Well, Justin Timberlake may have gotten into trouble over a certain incident involving Janet Jackson at this year’s Super Bowl halftime show. However, he’s redeemed him in my eyes (well, ... Read More

Today is the Chinese Lantern Festival, marking the end of the Chinese New Year season. Learn more about this romantic traditional holiday, including the legend behind it, and try a ... Read More

"One of the most energetic signs of the zodiac, Dragon people are known for their enthusiastic natures. Despite the occasional emotional outburst or incident of “foot in mouth,” they are ... Read More

Now that the majority of groundhogs are predicting six more weeks of winter, I’ve decided to focus on cold weather foods for February. Nothing beats a nourishing bowl of hot ... Read More

Now that Superbowl Sunday (the second most important food day of the year after Thanksgiving) is over, let's get back to astrological predictions! Today, the Rabbit: "If born under this sign, ... Read More