Chinese Food December 2005 Archive

This recipe is so easy to make – water chestnuts are marinated in soy sauce, then rolled in brown sugar, wrapped in bacon and cooked. It does require some advance ... Read More

New Year’s Eve is almost here. There are a number of festive Chinese dishes that will help make any New Year's Eve celebration a success, whether you're throwing a large ... Read More

One of my favorite Christmas gifts this year was a pair of cooking chopsticks (several pairs, in fact!). The chopsticks are extra-long, which makes them perfect for deep-frying – you ... Read More

Looking for a light treat to serve family and friends over the holidays? Delicate egg custard tarts have only 120 calories per tart, compared to over 300 calories for most ... Read More

Fortune cookies are a fun family holiday activity; everyone can write their own messages to put in the cookies. This is a basic fortune cookie recipe that you can make ... Read More

Chicken Chow Mein was the most popular recipe this week, while Spicy Soy Sauce Chicken came in at number forty. Quick and Easy Pineapple Fried Rice and Baked Crab Rangoon ... Read More

Is there someone on your gift list whose idea of a fun evening is trying out recipes from Martin Yan's latest cookbook? Here are a number of handy gadgets that ... Read More

Traditional Chinese medicine doctors prescribe my roots as a cold cure. In ancient times, I played an important role in Aztec religious rituals. Nonetheless, certain varieties of me are called ... Read More

Ever wonder why some people never seem to feel the cold, while others are never warm? Chinese doctors believe it’s all related to the interaction between the opposing forces of ... Read More

Having a dinner party this weekend and looking for something quick and easy to serve guests? This tasty beef and noodle dish takes less than 30 minutes to make. ... Read More

The holidays are here - time for appetizers, cookies and other fun holiday dishes. Chinese Almond Cookies made the top 40 list, along with steamed Sponge Cake and a fun ... Read More

I’m working extra hard to serve my family nutritious meals so that we all stay healthy this winter. (An added plus is that it helps me avoid the dreaded holiday ... Read More

Hot pot is the perfect party dish to serve during the cold winter months. Here are several tips for making sure that your hot pot party is a success, along ... Read More

Does the mere thought of trying to pick up a piece of ginger beef with a pair of chopsticks make you reach for a knife and fork? You may have ... Read More

Does the thought of having to deep-fry balls of sticky dough or steam a cake for 3 hours lead you to avoid making Chinese treats during the holiday season? These ... Read More

Too tired from baking, decorating and holiday shopping to prepare dinner? Why not let the kids lend a hand? “Gemstar,” a younger reader, gives this recipe for Stir-fried Beef With ... Read More

Alva's great turkey congee recipe made the list, along with a basic congee recipe. There is also a recipe for steamed bun dough.

Here is a great comfort dish for cold winter days – chicken and fresh mushrooms are stir-fried and then finished with a sauce made with chicken stock, oyster sauce ... Read More

In the sequel to his highly successful "What Einstein Told His Cook: Kitchen Science Explained," Robert Wolke continues to explore the relationship between science and cooking. Learn how thousand-year-old-eggs are ... Read More

Where is it, where does it come from, and what do you do with it? Virtual Cookie Exchange: Today, Carroll shares this great recipe for Sugar Cookies, crisp cookies that are ... Read More

A popular ingredient in Chinese dips, many are surprised to learn that my birthplace was a British chemist’s shop. While my ingredients are supposedly secret, I am known to contain ... Read More

I’m a lover of both fine wine and Chinese food, but even I have to admit that combining the two at the same meal can be challenging. Here are tips ... Read More

Peanuts, a symbol of longevity in Chinese culture, are coated with corn syrup and five spice powder in this tasty snack. Five Spice Peanuts Recipe Virtual Cookie Exchange: Fiona shares her ... Read More